© Old Gaffers Association January 2012 THE Association for Gaff Rig and Traditional Boat Sailing The Old Gaffers Association: Formed in 1963 to promote Gaff Rig The aims of the Old Gaffers Association are to preserve interest in, and encourage development of Gaff Rig, and to participate in the maintenance of our Maritime Heritage. Membership of the Association is open to all who are interested in sailing, building; restoring or simply admiring gaff rigged and other traditionally rigged craft. There is no requirement for members to be boat owners. A copy of the rules are available here. Many members' boats are veterans; some of considerable historical importance, but boats of any age or material with traditional hull form and carrying gaff or other traditional rig are most welcome at OGA events. The OGA organises races; rallies and other events for gaff rigged vessels as our principal means of encouraging an active interest and a facility for members to meet like-minded people. It is largely due to the enthusiasm of OGA members taking part in these Association activities, and the publicity that they attract, that gaff rig has made such a revival since the 1960s.