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Wayfarer

Wayfarer

The Wayfarer dinghy was designed by Ian Proctor in 1957 and has since acquired an unrivalled reputation as a tough and seaworthy cruising dinghy, yet at the same time being responsive and rewarding to race. Well over 10,000 boats have now been built and there are many strong club racing fleets around the UK. In addition over 50 boats regularly attend the UK Nationals and participate at the World Championships which are held every three years.

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Show news Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit in 2024
A year in review
Posted on 11 Dec
Blackwater Wayfarer Open
Craftinsure National Circuit resumes over the weekend
Posted on 9 Oct
Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit final events
The fleet is set for Blackwater and Bough Beech in October and November
Posted on 14 Sep
Wayfarer Northerns at Leigh and Lowton
Part of the Craftinsure National Circuit
Posted on 8 Sep
Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2024 overall
Studies in concentration
Posted on 31 Aug
Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2024 Day 5
The wind returns
Posted on 30 Aug
Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2024 Day 4
Fickle winds and fluctuating fortunes
Posted on 29 Aug
Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2024 Day 3
Blow the wind Southerly (sometimes with a bit of East in it too)
Posted on 28 Aug
Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2024 Day 2
A stunning day of sun, wind and sparkle
Posted on 27 Aug
Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2024 Day 1
A windy welcome to the week
Posted on 26 Aug
Craftinsure Wayfarer Easterns at Aldeburgh
A great demonstration of tidal and river sailing with scenic passage races
Posted on 5 Aug
Craftinsure Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
The fleet was ready for more action after the recent breezy nationals
Posted on 30 Jul
Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit Update
The season has reached its half-way point
Posted on 13 Jul
Poole Week: It's a good time to enter!
Discounted entry fees continue until the end of July
Posted on 13 Jul
Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton
Part of the Craftinsure National Circuit
Posted on 22 Jun
Wayfarer Westerns at Banbury
Craftinsure National Circuit continues, in a beautiful location
Posted on 7 Jun
63rd Yachtmaster Insurance Ltd Three Rivers Race
An eventful weekend's sailing in this iconic event
Posted on 3 Jun
63rd Three Rivers Race Preview
The endurance race where you have to lower and raise your mast no less than four times
Posted on 27 May
Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit at Shoreham
Nine boats compete in this pre-Nationals event
Posted on 21 May
Wayfarer Nationals at Paignton Preview
A highly anticipated event promising to bring together some of the best sailors
Posted on 10 May
DCA has a full programme of rallies for 2024
Dinghy cruising around rivers, lakes and estuaries, sometimes with an overnight stop
Posted on 4 May
Wayfarer Inlands at Datchet Water
Part of the Craftinsure National Circuit
Posted on 17 Apr
Entries open for Poole Week 2024
In August, Poole Harbour will once again come alive with dinghies and small keelboats
Posted on 3 Apr
Wayfarer Inlands at Datchet Water Preview
Part of the Craftinsure National Circuit
Posted on 2 Apr
Wayfarer racing returns in 2024
Including the Craftinsure National Circuit!
Posted on 2 Jan
Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit Finale
Bough Beech, a firm favourite amongst the fraternity
Posted on 15 Nov 2023
Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit update
All set for the finale on 11th & 12th November
Posted on 15 Oct 2023
Wayfarer Inlands at Blithfield Sailing Club
Following meticulous calculations, newcomers to the class win the event
Posted on 4 Oct 2023
Craftinsure Wayfarer Travellers at Blackwater
Late summer holidays and other family commitments kept some regular travellers away
Posted on 10 Sep 2023
Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2023 Day 6
Fast fun on Frisky Friday
Posted on 27 Aug 2023
Links
Wayfarer UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

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Horning Sailing Club Autumn Passage Race
© Liz Goodyear
Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit Open at Blackwater
© Zoe Nelson, BSC
Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit Open at Blackwater
© Zoe Nelson, BSC
The winning teams in the Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit Open at Blackwater
© Zoe Nelson, BSC
Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit Open at Blackwater
© Zoe Nelson, BSC
Wayfarer Northern Area Championship at Leigh & Lowton
© Paul Hargreaves Photography
Wayfarer Northern Area Championship at Leigh & Lowton
© Paul Hargreaves Photography
Wayfarer Northern Area Championship at Leigh & Lowton
© Paul Hargreaves Photography
Fast Handicap Sets Off at the Bosham Regatta 2024
© Paul Adams / Harbour Images
Wayfarers on Bournemouth Digital Poole Week 2024 Day 4
© David Harding / www.sailingscenes.com
Prize-winners at the Craftinsure Wayfarer Easterns National Circuit Event at Aldeburgh
© Sam Pygall
Guy Marks and Sam Boniface win the Craftinsure Wayfarer Easterns National Circuit Event at Aldeburgh
© Sam Pygall
Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
© Arun Yacht Club
Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
© Arun Yacht Club
Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
© Arun Yacht Club
Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
© Arun Yacht Club
Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
© Arun Yacht Club
Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
© Arun Yacht Club
Wayfarer Southerns at Arun
© Arun Yacht Club
Blackwater Sailing Club 125th Anniversary Celebrations Parade of Sail
© Zoe Nelson
Medway Regatta Dinghy Event
© Nick Champion / www.championmarinephotography.co.uk
Michael McNamara & Simon Townsend win the Wayfarer Nationals 2024 at Paignton
© Nigel O'Donnell
Wayfarer Nationals 2024 at Paignton
© Tom Wild
Wayfarer Nationals 2024 at Paignton
© Tom Wild
Wayfarer Nationals 2024 at Paignton
© Tom Wild
Wayfarer Nationals 2024 at Paignton
© Tom Wild
Wayfarer Nationals 2024 at Paignton
© Tom Wild
Wayfarer Nationals 2024 at Paignton
© Tom Wild
Wayfarer Westerns and Craftinsure National Circuit event at Banbury
© Neil Firth
Wayfarer Westerns and Craftinsure National Circuit event at Banbury
© Matt Swanwick