Jubilee year for Old Gaffers Association
Practical Boat Owner|Summer 2023
Hundreds of classic yachts and working boats are to gather in Ipswich to mark the 60th year of the Old Gaffers Association (OGA), with a Diamond Jubilee Party from 3-6 August.
Beverley Daley
Jubilee year for Old Gaffers Association

The four-day long celebration will include a programme of activities to explore the maritime history and traditions of the area, with guided walks, visits to local boatyards, excursions to the Sutton Hoo Saxon longship museum and the recreation of that ship in Woodbridge.

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