Submitted by BYates1 on
Many OGA members keep blogs and other online records of their restoration projects, racing and cruising activites.
We list them here for others to share. Do you have a blog or online tale to share which isn't listed? log [at] oga [dot] org [dot] uk (subject: Members'%20blogs) (Contact the Editor) to contribute and comment on our Members' blogs.
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'Bonify at large' sails from Harwich to the Baltic, 2017
'Robinetta' sails from North West waters to Bristol, 2017
Kentish smack yacht 'Cachalot' is launched in 2017 after a ten year restoration
OGA President joins events around the Areas
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Young gaffers Josh and Sam continue work on ferro ketch 'Annelis'
New-build Golant Gaffer takes shape in the Solent Area
Jon Bray's blog illustrates the build of gaff cutter 'Unity', launched 2016 at Gweek
Solent member, Richard Jacobs, keeps a blog of his travels with 'Ivy Green'
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'Victoria' went by lorry to Brest & Douarnenez Festivals, 2016
Clive Robertson, active member of the East Coast OGA muses on sailing adventures
Claudia Myatt, illustrator, author and teacher shares a wide range of tales
Two blogs record the adventures of the 12-strong fleet sailing to France, July 2015.
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Alan Hocking sailed single-handed on the 42-day Dutch Anniversary cruise, 2014
Ron and Mieke joined the cruise with 'Blackwater' and share their photos
'Bonita', the Victorian yawl, joined the Dutch cruise from the East Coast
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Two East Coast boats went cruising in Scotland, 2014
'Witch' sailed north through the Canal to Skye returning to join the Dutch cruise
'Robinetta' left Tollesbury in May, 2014 to complete a circumnavigation started in 1938!
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Philip Mott took Yarmouth 23 'Freya' to Greece for a summer adventure, 2011
In 2013 several OGA vessels took part in the 50th Anniversary Round Britain Challenge
'Bonify' for 'Classic Boat Magazine'
'Cygnet of London'
'Toucando', Falmouth Quay punt
'Vlieter' from the Netherlands
'Witch' built in Scotland, 1898
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Some boats completed the full circumnavigation whilst others joined for parties along the way
'Bonita', the oldest boat in the OGA fleet
'Windbreker' from the Netherlands
'Moon River'
'Capraia'
'Minstrel'
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