‘Fanny of Cowes’: still racing at 150 years old!
‘Fanny of Cowes’, one of the founding boats of the OGA in 1963, was originally built as a working boat in 1872. Built by John… Read More »‘Fanny of Cowes’: still racing at 150 years old!
East Coast of England
Posts relating to the East Coast of England
OGA60 fleet: Lowestoft to Ipswich
Still challenged by unfavourable winds and rain several of the RBC60 fleet decided to spend a few nights in Lowestoft to await a weather window… Read More »OGA60 fleet: Lowestoft to Ipswich
The first OGA East Coast Race, 1963
The first East Coast Race, held on 20 July, 1963, attracted 27 starters on a calm day off Osea Pier. The winner of the race… Read More »The first OGA East Coast Race, 1963
By boat from Manningtree to Ipswich, 1727
What would travellers from the days of sail make of Harwich Harbour in the 21st century? Writing in 1727, Daniel Defoe takes to his boat… Read More »By boat from Manningtree to Ipswich, 1727
The traders of Yarmouth, 1727
Daniel Defoe describes the fishing fair and other trading activity in Yarmouth, during his travels in Norfolk. He is most complimentary about the townsfolk and… Read More »The traders of Yarmouth, 1727
OGA60 fleet: towards the River Orwell
The fleet is making good progress south in rather grey weather with the famous challenges of east coast mud when entering or leaving harbours. ‘Moon… Read More »OGA60 fleet: towards the River Orwell
Smacks leaving Great Yarmouth, 1896
In this tiny fragment of late 19th century film footage, we see smacks leaving Great Yarmouth. Shot with one of the earliest cine cameras, first… Read More »Smacks leaving Great Yarmouth, 1896
Passage to Yarmouth: reflecting on bygone days
Mike Sparkes, Archivist and Skipper with the Norfolk Wherry Trust contributed this article, reflecting on planning a passage to Yarmouth by sea. It is based… Read More »Passage to Yarmouth: reflecting on bygone days
The Norfolk wherrymen
This collection of archive photos was contributed by Jayne Tracey whose father, James Forsythe, was one of the Founders of the Norfolk Wherry Trust which has… Read More »The Norfolk wherrymen