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from 6 to 9 June 2025 Gathering of the Old Gaffers in Saint-Malo

See you from 6 to 9 June 2025 in Saint-Malo for the gathering of the Old Gaffers.

from 6 to 9 June 2025 Gathering of the Old Gaffers

An exceptional weekend for all and sundry!

A gathering to celebrate living maritime traditions but above all the jubilee of our fine Federation.

The aim of the gathering is to bring together all enthusiasts of traditional international sailing and to put the region in the spotlight.

Through a rich programme of events and culture, the Federation invites you to celebrate Franco-British friendship, but not only: several European Old Gaffers delegations will be present! The aim of the event is to bring together all those who are passionate about old rigs and to put the region in the spotlight. The idea is to give the best possible support to our maritime heritage.

Programme 2025

The programme:

This event will be an opportunity to bring together all the traditional rigs a port right in the city centre, at the foot of the Corsair city. A wide range of activities will be on offer:

  1. Traditional, Classic and Vintage naval rally
  2. Boarding in the basins, discovering the Emerald Coast and the Rance
  3. Balls, games on the water, nautical parades
  4. Participation in a magnificent parade of crews
  5. Christening of the first piece of the Nouvelle Hermine, a reproduction of Jacques Cartier’s ship for the 500th anniversary in 2034
  6. Concerts

Practical information:

  • Bassin Vauban
  • from 8.30am to 11pm
  • free admission
  • restaurant and seafood tasting, hosted by volunteers

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