© 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 Solent Area covers the South coast waters from Brighton to Weymouth and includes the Isle of Wight. The sailing experience in these waters are varied and there are in general two tides a day in the area  Principal Solent Harbour information for visiting gaffers: Chichester Harbour provides  a unique area of safe sailing and anchoring within the region.  There are main channels feeding inland to Emsworth, Bosham and to Chichester., Westwards along coast we have Portsmouth, with its naval connection and commercial traffic, whilst also catering for the sailing faternity. And further along the coast the Hamble River feeds into the Southampton Water, with interesting sailing up to Marchwood Beaulieu and Lymington provide other safe havens on the mainland coast, and then out beyond the Needles westwards to Poole Harbour providing sailing for all types of boats and anchorages. The Isle of Wight has numerous inlets and waterways to venture up giving an added dimensions to the Solent Area. The Old Gaffers Association in the region enjoys the challenge of running rallies and races in these waters,  We try to arrange a visit to most of the principal harbours in the area during the season and we are always welcome wherever we go. We cater for all sorts of ‘Old Gaffer’ racing, small and large, and we like to include the  trailer section wherever we go. There are numerous private marinas in the harbours that would welcome Old Gaffers and the local Harbour Master will give local information relating to berthing,  fuel and other supplies.. Local Yacht Clubs welcoming visiting Old Gaffers members: Royal Victoria Yacht Club Wootton IOW Marchwood Yacht club: Southampton Water Warsash Yacht Club: River Hamble Royal Solent Yacht club, Yarmouth IOW Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club: Cowes IOW Contact the area: Area President: Dan Shaw Tel: e-mail: sales@naturally-gifted.co.uk Area Secretary: Jessica Warren Tel: e-mail: solsec@oldgaffersassociation.org