Enkhuizen has been a major harbour since the middle ages, and its links with herring fishing are still recognised today[…]
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Enkhuizen has been a major harbour since the middle ages, and its links with herring fishing are still recognised today[…]
Read moreThree weeks after the end of the Dutch anniversary ‘Cross Country Tour’ 2014, most of the fleet of over 60[…]
Read moreThe generous hospitality of the Dutch OGA to the Gaffers during the summer celebrations, 2014, reminds us of how much[…]
Read moreDen Oever is the harbour of the Isle of Wieringen, an island dating back to the ice age, where debris[…]
Read moreThis Pathé newsreel with Dutch commentary shows the 1962 ‘Flying Dutchman’ European Sailing Championships on the Ijsselmeer, won by an[…]
Read moreAs the forecast worsens, there’s concerns for smaller boats being unable to return if the fleet sails to Friesland as[…]
Read moreTuesday 5 August is declared ‘Ladies day’ with every OGA vessel commanded by a lady. The hot sunshine and light[…]
Read moreThe OGA fleet left Amsterdam for a short, leisurely passage to Durgerdam on Sunday 3 August. The historic Waterlandse Zeedijk[…]
Read moreOriginating in the 17th century for defence as well as transport, the canals remain an important part of life in[…]
Read moreAs the OGA fleet spent time in Amsterdam during the OGA Netherlands Cross Country Tour, August 2014, the skipper of[…]
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