Old Gaffers Association of WA

We use our boats for more than just racing.

The OGA of WA aims to promote sailing in classic boats of all types and to support interest in Australia’s maritime heritage. You don’t have to be old, or even a gaffer, to join the OGA of WA. Indeed, some of us have sloop rigs and fibreglass hulls! The key thing is that you enjoy and appreciate classic boats and enjoy cruising, trips, and social racing.

We hold regular bi-monthly meetings, organise sailing events, and hold social events. A large part of our activities are in C-Fleet which consists of cruising dinghies and trailerable yachts. With these boats we have many adventures. We sail, row and motor the upper Swan, Canning, Murray, and Frankland Rivers. We sail Peel-Harvey, Nornalup, and Wilson inlets. We sail Cockburn, Warnbro, and King George Sounds, Wellington Dam and Lake Dumbleyung. We voyage to Penguin, Carnac, and Garden Islands. All this and more!


Upcoming Events

21st SeptemberCasual Sailing and Safety DayMatilda Bay Ramp
24th September
7.30pm
OGA General MeetingAubrey Sherwood Room
RFBYC
27th SeptemberPre Denmark Boat Show SailDenmark Rivermouth Ramp
28th SeptemberDenmark Classic Boat ShowBerridge Park Denmark
29th SeptemberPost Denmark Boat Show SailDenmark Rivermouth Ramp
12th OctoberCasual Sailing DayDeepwater Point Ramp
19th OctoberRetro RaceRPYC mid-river start
9th NovemberCasual Sailing DayLocation to be confirmed

For Subsequent Events see the Calendar

Notices

  • WikiRamps – A new resource describing launch ramps in Western Australia
  • For Sale Hakuna Matata a 27′ classic
  • For Sale Patria A Norfolk 14ft One Design Dinghy
  • For Sale Dignity 1939 Classic 16’ Skiff converted to motor launch
  • For SaleGypsy 15ft Phoenix Balanced Lug Cruising Dinghy
  • For Sale – Ilur Sailing Dinghy
  • Fremantle Bridge Works: Some river access restrictions are in place.
    You should consult the Bridge Works Website if you are planning to transit this section of the river.

Latest Website Updates

Recent Talks

Recording of Tim Boykett’s talk on Sail Cargo on 25th September
Abstract
Link to video recording

Recording of Peter Kovesi’s Ningaloo trip talk at the AGM
Link to video recording
Link to photo collection

Recording of Kim Klaka’s talk on stability on 22nd May
PDF of slides
Link to video recording


OGA Hats and Burgees

Hats $45. Burgees $30. Contact our Quartermaster/Treasurer Michael Darkes