We use our boats for more than just racing.
The OGA of WA aims to promote sailing in classic boats of all types and to support interest in Australia’s maritime heritage. You don’t have to be old, or even a gaffer, to join the OGA of WA. Indeed, some of us have sloop rigs and fibreglass hulls! The key thing is that you enjoy and appreciate classic boats and enjoy cruising, trips, and social racing.
We hold regular bi-monthly meetings, organise sailing events, and hold social events. A large part of our activities are in C-Fleet which consists of cruising dinghies and trailerable yachts. With these boats we have many adventures. We sail, row and motor the upper Swan, Canning, Murray, and Frankland Rivers. We sail Peel-Harvey, Nornalup, and Wilson inlets. We sail Cockburn, Warnbro, and King George Sounds, Wellington Dam and Lake Dumbleyung. We voyage to Penguin, Carnac, and Garden Islands. All this and more!
Upcoming Events
| 18th January | Retro Race 4 | 9am RPYC mid-river start | ||
| Sat. 24th January | North Yunderup Yacht Club Invitational Race | 14:30 – Race start 188 Culeenup Road | ||
| Mon 26th January | North Yunderup Australia Day Race | 15:00 – Race start 188 Culeenup Road | ||
| 8th February | Casual Sailing Day including Capsize Exercise | Johnston St Ramp | ||
| 22nd February | Retro Race 5 | RPYC mid-river start | ||
| 25th February – 1st March | Walpole Denmark Raid |
For Subsequent Events see the Calendar
WA Dinghy Cruisers Signal Group We use the Signal app to arrange impromptu casual sailing, share photos, and chat. If you haven’t joined the group you can do so via the link above. All welcome!
Notices
- WikiRamps – A new resource describing launch ramps in Western Australia
- For Sale – Hakuna Matata a 27′ classic
- For Sale – Patria A Norfolk 14ft One Design Dinghy
- For Sale – Ilur Sailing Dinghy
Latest Website Updates
- Lessons learned from the 1st Retro Race in 2025 where we experienced an unexpected extreme squall
- New Boat Registered: James Lancing OGA 125
- Photo Gallery: 2025 OGA Regatta
- Photo Gallery: Harvey Raid October 2024
- Blasphemous Blog entry: The End of the Plywood Boat? + Response by Jim Black
- Photo Gallery: Peel-Harvey Raid 17-18 Feb
- Photo Gallery: Relaunch of Billie B
Recent Talks
Recording of Tim Boykett’s talk on Sail Cargo on 25th September
– Abstract
– Link to video recording
Recording of Peter Kovesi’s Ningaloo trip talk at the AGM
– Link to video recording
– Link to photo collection
Recording of Kim Klaka’s talk on stability on 22nd May
– PDF of slides
– Link to video recording
OGA Hats and Burgees
Hats $45. Burgees $30. Contact our Quartermaster/Treasurer Michael Darkes
