The rebirth of
the Classic Gaff Cutter

Not many boats have a little sister, I imagine. Lona meets Mini-Lona! Stanislav from the Czech Republic built Lona III on a 1/10th scale...

Our lovely Dutch/Belgian chapter of the Old Gaffers Association turned 20 years old and that produced a large two-week event wich...

Some gentle solo sailing along the Belgian coast and to Dunkerque and Boulogne. All nice and relaxed, apart from the Calais area with its...

At the end of the 2023 sailing season, our return trip to get the boat hauled out for winter included a detour for a few days of...

Out of Blankenberge where Lona now resides, Gravelines and Nieuwpoort are obvious destinations. Gravelines is a charming old reinforced...

This is a 3-day competition with a total of 5 races. We missed the first start because of an issue with the outer jib furler, which we...

Finally sailing again! 2022 is turning out to be a succession of fine events. Lona is now based in Blankenberge and that opens up a...

Lona was prepared for an early 2020 launch and for some great sailing, including a lengthy trip along the entire English south coast for...

This bi-annual maritime heritage event in our home town is obviously a must-do. Lona is now based in Wemeldinge, which is a convenient...

Our great OGA club turned 15 this year and we celebrated that with a fine three day gathering, first in Yerseke, including the mandatory...