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Wanderer Scottish Open Championship at Cramond Boat Club Edinburgh

  Inaugural Scottish Open Championship and Cruising Event 8th-10th August 2025 This will be the first ever Wanderer race event to be organised in Scotland and at Edinburgh on tidal waters, thanks to Leonie Griffin at her home club. It will be well worth making the trip for anyone coming north of the border for cruising on the first day and two days of racing in the club’s open regatta. The dates coincide with the Edinburgh Festival for any members interested in enjoying the cultural as well as sailing fun.   Accommodation There are many options available Clubhouse – there is shared space in the hall for those wishing to sleep overnight in a communal setting. This would involve tidying away bed rolls etc during the day. There are limited kitchen facilities -kettle, microwave, hob, oven, small fridge and freezer, crockery/cutlery etc Campervans – There is space for several motorhomes next

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March 6, 2025 No Comments

Wanderer Inland Championship at West Oxfordshire SC

Wanderer Inland Championship (and Wayfarer Racing) at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club Saturday May 10th and Sunday May 11th 2025   The club is located 6 miles from Witney on the B4449.  By comparison to others our lake is smaller which makes for some interesting racing around the marks.  WOSC is a recognised RYA Training Centre.  There are ample slipways and plenty of parking for visitor cars and boats.  There is 24 hour access to the club and the clubhouse which is fully equipped with a kitchen, bar and changing rooms, toilets etc.  Visitors can bring campervans, caravans or camp on the ample grass area from Friday 9th allowing plenty of time for those who wish to rig the night before through to Sunday 11th.  For those that want greater comfort there is a Premier Inn and Travelodge in Witney and of course B&B’s/Airbnb in the local area.   Information on

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January 1, 2025 No Comments

National Championships 2024

Once again we are the guests of Cotswold Sailing Club for the National Championships. Entry to the racing is by free ticket – see below (the cost being covered for members by the Association – Late entries will be charged on the day £10). Competitors’ tents, caravans and campervans are welcome to stay overnight in the camping field/ lakeside from 5pm on Friday 27th September to Sunday 29th September at £5 per adult per night, payable in cash to the galley on Sunday 29th July. Please note there is no electric hook up. PLEASE LET THE ORGANISER KNOW IF YOU WILL BE CAMPING. Those who wish to partake of the Saturday evening BBQ should purchase a ticket for that also. The cost is £20. All details of the event are contained in the Notice of Race – see below. Please download this and read it carefully. It will also available

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April 23, 2024 No Comments
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Wanderer Nationals at Whitstable Yacht Club

Wanderer Nationals at Whitstable Yacht Club, Saturday September 2nd and Sunday September 3rd 2023 by Tim Barr Ten Wanderers gathered at Whitstable during the last week of August and the first weekend of September. Wanderer East, a series of cruises up the Swale and over to the island of Sheppey was held during the week. On Saturday and Sunday seven of the boats competed for the Ian Proctor Wanderer Nationals and Gavin Barr trophies over four races. Saturday races were held in a moderate force three out of the North East. The first start was into a flood tide with an even start line. W 1819 Helmed by Colin Gilbert and crewed by Geoff Floyd led at the first mark closely followed by 1282 helmed by Tim Barr with Jack Skipper as crew. These two boats pulled away from the fleet with 1819 ho1ding on to the lead until the

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November 2, 2023 No Comments

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