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St. Malo Festival

We have all been invited to a major new festival in St. Malo. The French have a reputation for doing… read more
The National AGM in Gloucester

A summary of the exciting National AGM in Gloucester filled with rugby, traditional Scottish dancing and a tour of a… read more
Knotting in Godalming

Ginny Harvey writes: I recently had the pleasure of attending a three day ornamental knot tying course organised by the… read more
Berthon tour now open for registration

Our winter tour of Berthon’s workshops and rescheduled winter lunch are now open for booking. Update: click here to see… read more
Beautiful Beaulieu

Ken Hickling writes: What a great weekend we have had with Solent Gaffers! Originally, we planned to sail to Beaulieu but… read more
From sea shanties to BBQ bananas at Bembridge

Over the weekend of 19-21 July some 14 gaffers headed over to the ever-popular harbour of Bembridge on the Isle… read more
Yarmouth 2024 – Fun despite the gales

Keith Barkway, Commodore of the Christchurch Sailing Club writes of their recent experience at Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta. Ianthe, a 24’… read more
The craft of boat building

On March 2nd, 2024, twenty Solent Gaffers made their way through snow and sleet to a mostly sunny Lyme Regis… read more