Mersea Fishermans Open Boats The Gaff rigged fleet native to the Blackwater. The Mersea Fishermans Open Boats are a traditional, yet eclectic fleet of gaff rigged boats racing from the most Easterly inhabited island in England. MFOB Website MFOB Sailing Programme 2022 No event found! Results Spring Series Summer Series Autumn Series Winter Series Summer Solstice Series Copey’s Commode Salcott Challenge Turkey Race