Solent Gaffers

THE SOLENT AREA OF THE OGA

Newsletter Archive

OGA Photography competition 2019

The Judge has announced the 2019 Photo Competition winners! Browse through the Gallery to find who was awarded prizes at the OGA AGM, 12 January, 2020 in Bristol.

What's a good buy for the boat's bookshelf?

Our book reviews have been updated with several new titles. Take a look now and why not send a review of your favourite read to the Editor?

Solent AGM 2019

Our Solent Area AGM will take place on Saturday 23rd November 2019 and registration is now open

OGA at the RYA Dinghy Show, 2020

The OGA will have a stand at the RYA Dinghy Show, 2020. Will you help to promote the Association at the Show?

Mayflower 400 celebrations: June - Setember 2020

Join SW Gaffers for a series of celebrations to commemorate 400 years since 'The Mayflower' departed from Dartmouth.

The Centenary Chase

A last chance for a sailing get together in Yarmouth - always a lovely event to end the season.

Solent

Welcome

The Solent Area covers the south coast of England from Brighton to Weymouth and includes the Isle of Wight.
Chichester Harbour provides a unique area of safe sailing and anchoring. There are main channels feeding inland to Emsworth, Bosham and to Chichester.
While Poole Harbour towards the west side of the area offers quiet anchorages near to marinas and a busy town
In between these the main area of the Solent offers a wide variety of places to visit and spend time to explore.
Take a while to browse our pages of Events, News and Features to see what is happening and the interesting things and adventures our members get up to sailing in the Solent and beyond.

We can also find us on our Facebook group and page - check out the details HERE on our website News Page

THE 2020 SOLENT EVENTS CALENDAR can be downloaded just below here.

Solent Gaffers Calendar 2020 V2.pdf

Brest and Douarnenez, 2020

2020 sees the Brest and Douarnenez Festivals in France. Will you be joining the fun?

Can you help with a survey: sailing yacht keel failure?

OGA Member, Kevin Gorringe, is undertaking some research to evaluate the current problem of keel failure in monohull yachts, concentrating on fixed, drop and canter design. He is working with the Marine Learning Alliance, IMarEST and Plymouth University. Can you help him by completing the survey?

'Gwenili' reaches Greece

In the November issue of Gaffers Log, members will have heard that 'Gwenili' was involved in a road accident whilst being transported to her new owner in Greece. Here is an update . . .