The sailing weather has at times been cruel to the intrepid Sou’b’Sou’West crews beating into drenching rains all along the[…]
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Tag: OGA
Founded in 1963, the OGA: Association for Gaff Rig Sailing was formerly known as the Old Gaffers Association. Most members are based in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and France though some hail from the other side of the world!
OGA fleet gathers for Sou’ by Sou’ West Cruise, 2017
The OGA Cruise in Company is gathering in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, in preparation to sail south west to meet[…]
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Gaff rig sailing in Sydney, Australia
Long-standing OGA Overseas member, Bill Gale, reflects on the future of the gaff rig in Sydney, Australia. My father, Cliff[…]
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Early sailing experiences on ‘Madcap’: 1967
In this extract East Coat OGA member, Martin Goodrich, reflects on some of his early sailing experiences, in 1967, whilst[…]
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19 footers only head for Scotland
With the bad weather forecasts, most skippers have decided to head for Strangford Lough. Strong winds are forecast so ‘Step[…]
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Changing plans: bad weather forecast
Sitting at the fire in December and thinking of next year’s sailing season we only remember the summer sunshine, so[…]
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OGA boats muster at Peel
The Peel Traditional Boat Weekend has been running since 1990 and is a popular event for traditional craft with a[…]
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OGA fleet at Douarnenez, 21 July 2016
Twelve of the OGA fleet left Brest on Tuesday 19 July to take part in the spectacular Grande Parade de[…]
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OGA fleet enjoys Brest Festival, 19 July 2016
The OGA fleet is having a real treat with perfect weather and a prime location next to Village Anglais in[…]
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Fleet departs l’Aber-W’rach: 12 July 2016
The OGA fleet were stormbound in l’Aber-W’rach after the Abers2016 festival as the weather set against them for the final[…]
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