The Old Gaffers Association: Formed in 1963 to promote Gaff Rig

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THE REAL OLD GAFFER  (tune: Black Velvet Band: Words By Claudia Myatt))

I want to be an old gaffer

I want to look weathered and old

And go to those OGA rallies

To see how much drink I can hold

I want to be a good sailor

I won’t let it go to my head

And beat to windward all the day

Without using the engine instead

Chorus: I am a real Old Gaffer

My trousers are held up with string

I spread Stockholm tar on my sandwiches

And drink beer with everything

I lack a big bushy beard

And proper old gaffers will mock

If I wear my smart Musto oilskins

Instead of a beer stained smock

When I come into the beer tent

You may think my taste rather queer

I’d rather a chilled glass of Chardonnay

Than a big pint of nice foaming beer

Chorus:

I’ve got some nice yellow wellies

Though I don’t like to sail in the rain

I’m not very brave when the wind blows

But my heart swells with pride just the same

I know I’m not that authentic

With a boat made of grp

But she still draws admiring glances

Which is more than can be said for me

Chorus:

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