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
| 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 | ||
| 22nd March | The Ron Tough Spot Race 2025 | Sun City Yacht Club, Two Rocks Briefing 9am, Race Start 10am Entry Form | ||
| 23rd March | Retro Series Race 6 Thera Trophy | 13:25 Mid River Start Finish RPYC Sailing Instructions | ||
| 26th March 7.30pm | OGA General Meeting | Aubrey Sherwood Room RFBYC | ||
| 4th May | OGA Annual Regatta | RFBYC | ||
| 28th May 7.30pm | OGA General Meeting | Aubrey Sherwood Room RFBYC | ||
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 – Caulking Cotton
- For Sale – Inboard electric motor and accessories to suit a small to medium yacht.
- 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.
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
OGA Hats and Burgees
Hats $45. Burgees $30. Contact our Quartermaster/Treasurer Michael Darkes
