© Old Gaffers Association May 2013 THE Association for Gaff Rig and Traditional Boat Sailing The Association is divided into semi-autonomous geographical areas. To find your nearest area, check the OGA Areas tab above   So what's a Gaffer? Some kind of tape? The chief electrician on a film set? The Boss? Yes, but in the OGA we think of a gaffer as a boat with a gaff rig - that's where the main sail has 4 sides rather than the triangles you see on most modem boats. The 'gaff is the wooden pole across the top of the sail. It's a pretty old type of rig, and early in the 20th century it was largely replaced  by the triangular Bermudan rig, which was thought more efficient. Of course in the OGA we still think gaff is best!! The Old Gaffers Association: Formed in 1963 to promote Gaff Rig The Old Gaffers Association Membership is open to anyone with an interest in gaff rig and traditional boats. Click the “Membership” tab for details of how to join Forums Forums Forums All up-to-date news, information, announcements, and classified advertising (including "Boats for Sale") takes place in the discussion forums, so be sure to read, register and participate to get the most from our favourite association! Click the logoo on the left to go to the forums The OGA at 50 to see what is happening to celebrate our 50th anniversary, click the logo on the left.