The Norfolk wherrymen
This collection of archive photos was contributed by Jayne Tracey whose father, James Forsythe, was one of the Founders of the Norfolk Wherry Trust which has… Read More »The Norfolk wherrymen
OGA60 fleet: departing Blyth
Our cover photo shows ‘Letty’ in Whitby. She departed Blyth, Northumberland with the OGA60 Round Britain fleet on passage south to the Jubilee Party in… Read More »OGA60 fleet: departing Blyth
OGA60 fleet: Cowes and Eastbourne
In this update we hear that two boats have completed their circumnavigation as well as the first boat travelling up from the Solent to join… Read More »OGA60 fleet: Cowes and Eastbourne
‘Maluka’ wins Sydney to Hobart Race, 2016
This contribution from Australia was sent to your Editor by long-standing OGA member, Bill Gale, also a member of SASC. It recounts the pedigree and… Read More »‘Maluka’ wins Sydney to Hobart Race, 2016
An Ancient Mariner’s view of Northumberland
Solent Gaffer, John Lowrie, contributed this memory as the OGA50 Round Britain fleet rounded the north of Scotland in 2013. My father’s first boat was… Read More »An Ancient Mariner’s view of Northumberland
OGA60 fleet: from the River Tay to Blyth
Our cover photo tonight captures the lovely scene of ‘Bonita’ anchored at Holy Island, photographed by D Beckett. Several members of the OGA60 Round Britain… Read More »OGA60 fleet: from the River Tay to Blyth
Three score and ten
This post has the words and a recording by ‘The Longest Johns’ for a sea shanty about a storm off the east coast of England,… Read More »Three score and ten
OGA60 fleet: on passage to Blyth
By Monday evening, many of the OGA60 Round Britain fleet were enjoying the sail south to Eyemouth, with passage plans towards Blyth for the party… Read More »OGA60 fleet: on passage to Blyth
Grace Darling: a gallant rescue, 1838
A dramatic, well-documented rescue takes place on the Farne Islands, off the Northumberland coast, 7 September, 1838. The rescue of just nine survivors by lighthouse-keeper,… Read More »Grace Darling: a gallant rescue, 1838