© Old Gaffers Association March 2012 The Old Gaffers Association: Formed in 1963 to promote Gaff Rig THE Association for Gaff Rig and Traditional Boat Sailing

The Conwy and North Wales Area was reformed about 10 years ago, to separate it from the geographically discrete North West Area. The Conwy title was added to distinguish it (CNW) from the Northwest (NW) area. Although many members boats are kept in Conwy, there is a thriving gaffer element based in the slate harbour of Port Penryhn, as well as in the Menai Staights and Holyhead. The area has now returned to its original name of North Wales Area (NWa)    The two main sailing events of the area are held at Conwy and Holyhead in August / September. During the Conwy River Festival in early August, around 50 Nobbies (Morecambe Bay Prawners), gaffers and classic yachts take to the waters of Conwy Bay.   2007 saw the inaugural event at Holyhead. The success of this meeting means that it is repeated annually at the end of August / beginning of September. Additionally, an informal event will be arranged to coincide with the Holyhead Maritime Festival at the end of July.   Lower key sailing and non-sailing events are organised throughout the year, including the annual general meeting and dinner at Holyhead Sailing Club   The area's own newsletter "Baggywrinkles" is sent out to members at intervals during the year. Contact the area: Area President: Scott Metcalfe Tel: 01248 600941 e-mail: rscmet@tesco.net   Area Secretary: Sue Farrer Tel: 01270 874174 e-mail: nwasec@oldgaffersassociation.org