An exhibition showcasing the splendour of Gozo's traditional Sailing Boats and which is being organized by the Imperial Gozo Yacht Club was inaugurated this afternoon by Mayor Francis Cauchi. The exhibition features a unique selection of small scale models of the lateen-rigged Gozo cargo boats, known in Maltese as 'Dghajsa tal-pass' or 'Dghajsa tal-latini'.

Most of these models where built by men who actually worked on them. Range of actual boats on show with the traditional rigging including: the frejgatina, frejgatina bil-kurtuni, kajjik, firilla and dghajsa tal-pass/latini. The exhibition is being held at the Imperial Gozo Yacht Club's new premises in 24, Manoel de Vilhena Str, Mgarr.

At the Fishermen’s mole, next to the slipway in the Zewwieqa waterfront, one could also admire a number of actual traditional sailing crafts. 

The Imperial Gozo Yacht Club was formed on August 1st 2006. Its purpose is to provide an organization based in Gozo for persons with interest in the sports of yachting, both sailing and power, and within sailing both cruising and racing. The Club has grown rapidly, and is active in organizing both on the water sailing activities and also educational and social events for its members.
 

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