The Old Gaffers Association - British Columbia Canada

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May 2
Reginald Victor Lironi from Cowichan Bay BC. Reginald recalls he "is a previous member but work has prevented my racing for the last few years . I have a Tahiti Ketch, HANNA, launched in Victoria in 1949, and have owned her since 1984. Have won the Frank Fredette memorial trophy once by firing my cannon at the competition."

Nathan Cooper from Salt Lake City UT. Nathan is the owner of a Paul Miller built Benford 36' Cape Scott Cutter.

April 28
Alasdair Polson, from Saanich on Vancouver Island. Alasdair is 3rd mate on a 43 year old gaff rigged schooner Talisker of Skye.

April 27
Katherine Smith an associate member from Virginia Beach VA, Adam Clarke from Kelowna BC and Marty Loken from Nordland WA

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Project for sale.

Started by John Gregg in All Things Nautical. Last reply by John Gregg May 7. 1 Reply 0 Likes

18 ft. lap strake ketch. Has both masts, booms and gaff but only the mainsail. Needs lots of work. Located in Summerland BC. Can arrange transport in the Okanagan.Price - $1 or best offer. Call John 250.494-1497 Photo album -…Continue

Montague Harbour Small Boat Rendezvous.

Started by Colin Ming in All Things Nautical May 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes

After the Sidney Gaffers Race why not consider a short crossing to Galiano Island to attend for one of the friendliest sailing activities, organized by our Official OGA Piper, Jamie Orr; the Montague Harbour Small Boat Rendezvous.“May 25 to 27, 2012…Continue

Gaffers Race, Sidney BC - May 20

Started by Colin Ming in All Things Nautical May 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This is one of the best Gaffers races in the Pacific Northwest and this year several local OGA members are planning to attend. For further information please see the attached files.Regards Colin.Continue

Pocket Yacht Palooza, May 19, Port Townsend

Started by Marty Loken in All Things Nautical. Last reply by Colin Ming May 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Fellow Ancient Gaffers -Just a note to call attention to the Pocket Yacht Palooza, a new kind of boat show that'll be held Saturday, May 19, at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend...organized by the Port Townsend Pocket Yachters…Continue

Meeting Minutes March 24. 2012

Started by marian hammond in Meeting Agenda & Minutes. Last reply by Colin Ming Apr 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes

OGA Mtg Mar 24/12 minutes Meeting opened Mar 24, 2012 by Colin. Present were: John Moran, Colin Ming, Janet Ming, Anysha Ming, Trevor Dickenson, Tony Greaves, Randy Hay, Denuta Malarski, Heather Jackson, David Jackson, Gerry Stensgaard, Susan…Continue

45ft LOA gaff rigged tops,l schooner for sale..

Started by derrick chesterton in All Things Nautical Apr 8. 0 Replies 0 Likes

We are selling our beautiful classic schooner, moored in Honolulu, weeks away from the south pacific, hopefully to a loving owner.... …Continue

Who We Are…

The Old Gaffers Association (OGA) was formed in the United Kingdom in 1963 and today has members and local areas throughout the world including Canada.

The aims of the Old Gaffers Association are to preserve interest in and encourage development of the Gaff Rig and other traditional rigs, 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.

Locally, the Association meets bi-monthly in the Vancouver area and holds a variety of social activities throughout the year, including sailing events, BBQs and a Christmas party.

We invite you to join the Old Gaffers Association - British Columbia Canada area. Local membership is free; to join simply Sign Up at the right of this page.