SOUTH WEST GAFFERS & other EVENTS in the SW
Events organised by SW Gaffers show our logo. Other events in the SW, are shown. Events are listed in order, starting with the next event and then future events. Some will include links to assist registration, participation, or for more information. The OGA & Area Events Calendars, may show these events and, provisionally, further ahead Double click an event on the Calendar and you will land on this page. Scroll down to the next and then future events for the most recent information. If you have an event you think would appeal to our members please email David Patuck - Secretary SW OGA swsec@oga.org.uk
The spreadsheet below (downloadable & print to 1 side A4) shows events (but in less detail, once included below) and is starting to include provisional dates for early 2027
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SW OGA EVENT DATES SPREADSHEET DP | [pdf 274KB] |
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SW OGA EVENT DATES SPREADSHEET DP | [xlsx 17KB] |
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Skipper Festival ("Sails and Ales") at Charlestown Harbour 29th to 30th August 2026 (berthing from Fri 28th Aug to Wednesday 2nd Sept as required)
After several years and many changes, Charlestown Harbour is now reopened with it's refurbished lock gates, working since Easter. It is hoped that this new event will pave the way to a regular event, to be repeated in Summer 2027.
It is now (June 22nd) confirmed that there will be alongside berthing (via tidal lock) frrom Friday 28th and Saturday 28th August until Wednesday 2nd September, as required and subject to tidal restraints. They are keen to establish this event for traditionally rigged yachts and are very keen to welcome gaffers of any size and construction.
The main shore side joilties will be over the bank holiday weekend. This would be an opportunity for berthing alongside at an otherwise busy time of year, in a delightful and quirky village, with pubs a museum and other fixed attractions. Although exposed to the SE, once inside it will be sheltred, as is the anchorage from the prevailing West and North.
The organisers have created a short form, no need for money at this stage. They woould like an idea of possible numbers.
Alex Bakhurst, General manager, Charlestown Harbour is happy to give any further details: alex@charlestownharbour.com
Web site: www.charlestownharbour.com
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CTH Berthing Information 2026 (1) | [pdf 535KB] |
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Dartmouth Royal Regatta / Dartmouth Sailing Week
28th August - 29th August 2026
A non OGA event but always a part of our sailing calendar.
A full week of sail, social and land based events at the mouth of the River Dart, ends with:
Gaffer & White Boat races are on the Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August.
SW OGA members boats participating, have a chance to win these trophies!
The Whelker Trophy 1st SW Gaffer boat in Class 1
The Kingswear Trophy 1st SW Gaffers boat in Class 2
The Shrimper Trophy 1st Corrnish Shrimper
Full details nearer the time when the links below will have been be updated:
Sail racing website here
Land based events here
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Dartmouth Royal Regatta Parade | Link |
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SWG Laying Up Lunch & AGM Saturday 14th November 2026
The SW Area's Fitting out Lunch will be at the Fowey Gallants SC, Amity Court, PL23 1DA. Where Frankie, of Denaro's, will, once again, provide an excellent two course lunch, in convivial surroundings, with good beer and wine. 12:15 for Lunch at 13:00.
The meal will be followed, at 14:30, by the SW Area AGM.
Last years DRAFT AGM Minutes are available to download below
The AGENDA and papers will be available to download, view or print below nearer the time
Some Members make a weekend of it by booking out of season accommodation in this lovely town. Others find the bus from Truro is convenient. This year (2026) the Christmas Fair is not until December, so parking should be OK. There is car parking near the west side of the Bodenick Ferry about 8 minutes walk away. Further up the lane from the ferry is another carpark which rarely charges. Proceedings often last more than 4 hours.
August 2026: Date for 2026 SW AGM now confirmed - details & Agenda etc to follow nearer the time
Further details from Secretary David Patuck swsec@oga.org.uk
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SW OGA 2025 AGM MINUTES 2ND DRAFT DP | [docx 1MB] |
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West Country Classics Series 2026 Prizegiving & Lunch Saturday in NOV or DEC 2026 12:00 for 12:30 ALL TO BE CONFIRMED
Usually end November early December 2026 Dates and Details awaited
This event is the culmination of the four Classics events at Falmouth, Dartmouth, Looe and Fowey over the summer, which some in the SW Area of the OGA took part. The invite is for all South West Gaffers. Those that participated in two, of the four,events may be eligibe for prizes
The prizegiving will be followed by a buffet lunch, at the Saltash Sailing Club.
Further details are in the Word document below. (You will probably need to RSVP to Bruce Thorogood at bruce@classics-channel-regatta.eu in November.
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West Country Classic Series 2025 Invitation | [docx 108KB] |
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National OGA AGM in Windermere Fri 15th to Sunday 17th January 2027
advance notice details TBC but date and location confirmed
The OGA AGM will be held on the Saturday afternoon in the lakeside town of Windermere in Westmoorland.
Details will be published in the Gaffers Log Winter 2026. For up to date details go to the OGA website.
Attendance can be confirmed at the on line portal, accessed via the OGA ticket system. Here you can also book meals for the Friday and Saturday nights and any visits / tours you wish to join.
On Friday afternoon, people will meet at , and meals will be served f The AGM, Prizegiving & Photographic Competition will take place at on the Saturday afternoon, following the ACM in the morning, when Members can .
Directions to and some Accommodation suggestions are included with the above details but you will need to book
Your SW President and SW Secretary hope to attend.
Details and links to attend the AGM by Zoom will be sent to all Members about two weeks before the event
Further information can be obtained form Colin Stroud, Secretary OGA.