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The Old Gaffers Association: Formed in 1963 to promote Gaff Rig
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Alone among the
OGA Areas is the Trailer Section. This section at present covers most of the
UK. Trailer section members belong to their local area, but because many of
them own small trailable boats, they find that many of the events in their
Area are only suitable for larger craft.
Owning a smaller
boat has many advantages, not least the freedom from mooring costs and the
worry of winter gales. More importantly, unlike a cruiser which is often
limited to 25 miles or so from its home port (unless it’s the annual holiday),
the owner of a trailer boat can take the craft just about anywhere, and
experience new challenges, not only at sea but also on rivers and
lakes.
Most members use
tents or caravans when away, and a strong “après sail” tradition has grown up
at camp sites. Quite a few play various musical instruments and most evenings
either see an on site barbecue or a visit to a local pub for a meal. Truly,
our motto is “Fun afloat, Fun ashore”
All types of boats are welcome. Gaff rig is loosely
interpreted to include, lug, gunter, sprit etc. Sizes vary from under 10 foot
to 18 foot, but these are not limits. Types of boats vary from sailing canoes
to small cabin boats. Neither are we into polished bronze and varnish,
although you will see some excellent examples of this, it is not expected. The
OGA is a broad church and encompasses members who love old boats and wouldn’t
be seen dead in anything built after 1890, whilst others are perfectly content
with brand new plastic.
Please do not think that your boat is too old or too new, or in some
other way unsuitable.
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