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Hurray! May 31st deadline for Wayfarer Worlds registration
Hello everyone, This is a polite reminder that the deadline for registering for the Wayfarer Worlds is fast approaching at May 31 before the prices go way up. Don't be … [Read More...]
The French Connection – Dover to Calais in a Wayfarer
The French connection, Dover to Calais is being organised by John Norman and Jenny Jeffs in association with the UKWA. This is a non-stop crossing of the English Channel distance … [Read More...]
UKWA National Championships – ‘Early Bird’ discount ends on 18 May!
The Nationals are coming up fast – just a reminder that there is a £10 discount for booking before 18th May – we much appreciate early entries so that we can gauge the turnout … [Read More...]
Electronic Compasses – WIC conclusions on what is allowed
Following discussions within the WIC on the subject of which electronic compasses are allowed. The WIC concluded the following: Raymarine T060 Micro Compass Permitted, the … [Read More...]
Bourne End Week Regatta – Upper Thames Sailing Club, May 25th to May 29th
Bourne End week has been a regatta on the Thames for over a 100 years. It features the historic Thames A Raters and class racing for the Wayfarer, Merlins, Ok, RS Feva, Classic … [Read More...]
Norfolk Broads Cruise April 2013
Two boats finally went to the broads for 5 days. The forecast was awful. Very low temperatures, strong winds and sun. With the weather as predicted it was … [Read More...]
AGM update from John Mellor
When I addressed the membership at the AGM I said I would keep everyone informed with what we were doing so here is the first instalment. At the AGM it was noted that … [Read More...]
National Circuit and Travellers’ Trophy Series 2013
The combined Notice of Race for both series is now available: NOR National Circuit and Travellers Trophy 2013 … [Read More...]
George Gyngell
It is with sadness that we let you know that George Gyngell passed away on Saturday after a fight with cancer. Mike Porter says ' George was a great character in the fleet, … [Read More...]
STOP PRESS – Last Chance to go Wayfarer International Championships 2013
Sam McNamara is hoping to fill a second container with Wayfarers to send to Canada for the 2013 International Championships. Sailors will have to travel separately! See poster … [Read More...]
Tidal Sailing Training Event – October 26th and 27th 2013 – North Norfolk
This is an event aimed at Wayfarer owners and crew who are relatively new to the sport or to sailing on tidal waters. You will bring your own boat and have an experienced … [Read More...]
Rule Changes agreed at the recent UKWA AGM – effective 1st April
Following the voting at the AGM held on March 2nd 2013 the following rule changes will come into force on the first of April: 1) Boats are formally allowed to carry two … [Read More...]
West Oxfordshire Sailing Club Open Meeting – April 20th and 21st
West Oxfordshire Sailing Club (WOSC) will be holding its annual Wayfarer Open Meeting on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April 2013. We are a friendly club so you will be made to … [Read More...]
Hartley Boats Regatta 2014 Greece – April 27th to May 4th
Hartley Boats are delighted to announce an exciting new event for 2014. In conjunction with Sunsail and Yachts & Yachting, Hartley Boats invite friends and families … [Read More...]
Trial access to the website granted!
The UK Wayfarer Association Executive Committee have granted trial access to the full website for all registered users from today until September this year. We hope … [Read More...]
Easterns at Waldringfield Sailing Club – May 25th and 26th
Please find attached the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions for the Wayfarer Easterns at Waldringfield on May 25th and 26th: Wayfarer Open Weekend … [Read More...]
2013 National Championships at Parkstone Yacht Club – June 6th to 9th
This year’s National Championships is being run by Parkstone Yacht Club using its fantastic sailing areas of Poole Harbour’s ‘Top Triangle’ together with … [Read More...]
Can you help?
Dear Members Can you help? We have been approached by a representative of a new, River & Racing Boat museum, opening at Beale Park near Pangbourne in mid-February. It … [Read More...]
International Cruising Rally – 26th July to August 2nd, Ontario, Canada
Hi Wayfarer Cruisers: It is winter here in Ottawa. The water is hard, that is frozen hard. However, time to start planning for the North American / International Rally that … [Read More...]
