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We are returning to the beautiful Deben thanks to the support of Woodbridge & Waldringfield Boatyards & Waldringfield Sailing Club.
This is an event for large and small boats and we will joining with the Wooden Boat Trade Association (WBTA).

The plan is for the OGA to be based at Waldringfield. There will be space for open boats, trailers and cars with the the possibility for open boats to be kept afloat if required. There will some basic camping pitches for tents and campervans nearby, details to be confirmed, and there are other campsites in the area at Low Farm and Newbourne Woodland.
Larger boats arriving by water will be able to pick up one of the visitors' moorings or anchor above Waldingfield or below at The Rocks.

Oh, and there is a a pub on the river - The Maybush Inn.
There will also be drying moorings available through the boatyard at Woodbridge.

The draft plan is shown below, with more details to follow.

Friday 1st - Arrive at Waldringfield afternoon/evening, launch boats.

Saturday 2nd – HW 13:42 
Sail from Waldringfield to Woodbridge at about 10-10.30 to be moored at Woodbridge by 11.15-11.30
The event ticket will include, two Long Shed gallery talks, a Saxon Ship tour and a pizza lunch snack.
Explore Woodbridge, Tide Mill
Sail back to Waldringfield for an evening BBQ in the boatyard

Sunday 3rd - HW 1412
Sail to Ramsholt where there is pub (Ramsholt Arms), picnic at The Rocks
BBQ Waldringfield

Monday 4th – HW 1430
Sailing / Going home at own timings

If any boats need to be launched by the boatyard crane then they MUST book in advance

Image: 2024 Deben Rally by Beverley Yates