Bonita, sailing in 1960

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OGA celebrates 50 years in colourful style despite strong winds

Strong winds meant that just 60 boats completed the OGA’s 50th anniversary race at Cowes on Saturday, but it didn’t prevent the organisation’s members having a lot of fun. Almost 200 traditionally rigged sailing boats gathered in Cowes Yacht Haven and Shepards Wharf Marina from all round the UK, and from as far afield as … Continue reading “OGA celebrates 50 years in colourful style despite strong winds”

OGA 50th anniversary round Britain trip group divides at the Caledonian Canal

  Photos by Ben Collins of the OGA The Old Gaffers Association folks are continuing their 50th anniversary circumnavigation, but has effectively divided in two, with over a dozen boats are in the West of Scotland enjoying the scenery and planning to enter the Caledonian Canal later this week, while a smaller fleet including the … Continue reading “OGA 50th anniversary round Britain trip group divides at the Caledonian Canal”