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

12th Jan	Retro Series Race 4 Bacchante Trophy	13:25 Mid River Start Sailing Instructions
29th Jan – 7th Feb	Tawe Nunnugah 2025	Recherche Bay  to Hobart
7 – 10th Feb	Australian Wooden Boat Festival	Hobart
23rd Feb	Retro Series Race 5 Eun Na Marra Trophy	09:55 Mid River Start Sailing Instructions
26th Feb –  3rd March	Walpole – Denmark Rally and Walpole Regatta	Walpole

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

Notices

• For Sale – Gypsy 15ft Phoenix Balanced Lug Cruising Dinghy
• For Sale – Ilur Sailing Dinghy
• Fremantle Bridge Works: Some river access restrictions are in place during working hours.
  Currently these mainly concern swimming and kayaking but you should consult the Bridge Works Website if you are planning to transit this section of the river.
• For Sale – Classic yacht Elizabeth
• For Sale – Cadet Dinghy Thermopylae
• Ballerina and Panamuna are looking for new custodians. These two historically significant WA yachts are looking for new owners. If you are interested read on.
• New Department of Transport Safety Regulations are now in place. Do check them because they will probably affect you, especially in unprotected waters.
  • https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/safety-equipment-changes.asp
  • https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/what-safety-equipment-do-I-need.asp

Latest Website Updates

• Photo Gallery: Harvey Raid October 2024
• Blasphemous Blog entry: The End of the Plywood Boat? + Response by Jim Black
• Photo Gallery: Peel-Harvey Raid 17-18 Feb
• Photo Gallery: Relaunch of Billie B