Update for Dec 25/26th 2002 : Notification of correction to recently published National Championships date in WCOA Magazine No 72 Winter.  Correct details are:- June 14-15th 2003 at Bosham Chichester Harbour west Sussex.  Bruce Barratt's Mobile tel contact for Salcombe Activities during May 17th - 22nd added to info page.

Update for Dec 22nd 2002  : Lymington Town SC Solent cruises [Wanderers welcome]- details added to the Sailing Programme.

Update for Dec 18th 2002 : Nautical Quiz added to AGM information. Anglo Marine Cruising Plate entries link removed from Home page. Christmas message added to Home page. East Coast cruise confirmed for May 17/18th. Provisional Cruise event for Kielder Water during June - Aug [dates TBC] added.

Update for Dec 7th 2002 : Wanted Ad placed for Wanderer Spinnaker. Link to the old 'News' page deleted from navigation/contents pane on 'Home' page. Anglo Marine web site removed from 'Links' page.  'Links' page updated and Nevill Towler's entry on the 'Committee' page removed following appointment of Porter Bros as new builders. Links to Non WCOA organised cruises added to bottom of 2003 cruising programme for information - included Solent Area from Lymington [all season 2003]  and Salcombe Estuary [May 17 - 22nd 2003].

Update for Nov 30th 2002 : The new provisional 2003 Sailing Programme has been added listing 25 Wanderer related activities commencing Jan with the London Boat Show - see it here.

Update for Nov10th 2002 :Photos by Phil & Jill Meadowcroft added to the Inland Nationals report.

Update for Nov 5th 2002 : Sale price for W1038 added. 'Thank you' to all 2002 cruise Organisers and invite for additional new Organisers added to Home page link.

Update for Nov 1st/2nd 2002:  Link to sketch of Bow fender fixing/adjustment added to Technical Section article on fenedering.  David Hewett's & Gavin Barr's photos added to the Whitstable Cruise report.  Home page picture changed to Isle of Sheppey Beach.

Update for Oct 26th 2002 : For Sale ads placed for IYE Rudder Stock/Tiller and W1038 on 'For sale' page. More Fender Ideas added to the 'Technical' Section from Chris Roper.

Update for Oct 19th 2002: Wanted ad placed for an Outboard Bracket.

Update for Oct 16th 2002 : Jib removed from 'For Sale' page as now sold.

Update for Oct 7/8th 2002 : John Ponsford's photos added to his Poole Harbour Cruise Report. John Renouf's ideas for attaching fenders to a Wanderer added to the technical 'Hints'& Tips' section and Phil Johnson has a Dolphin jib for Sale on the 'For Sale/Wanted' section. Mark Gerry's W1421 added to the 'For Sale' page. Philip Meadowcroft's Inland Championship Report added to the 'Racing Reports' section [photos to follow]. Wilf Bishop's alternate Single Line Reefing System [added Sept 7th] missing entry in article Index added [apologies Wilf for oversight].  David Hewett's Whitstable Cruise Report added [photos to follow]. Links to all recent Racing/Cruising 'Reports' embedded in original event entry within the 2002 Programme Page.

Update for Oct 4th 2002 : John Ponsford's Report on the Poole Cruise held Sept 8th added to the 'Cruise Logs' section [Photos to be added soon].

Update for Oct 1st 2002 : Boat W1048 [Original Margaret Dye "Wanderbug"] added and boat W348 deleted [after timeout] from 'For Sale' page. Link to 2003 AGM/Dinner added to 'Home' page.

Update for Sept 23rd 2002:  Nevill Towler's 'Newsletter to Wanderer Owners' added to 'Home' page.  Burghfield Open Mtg of Sept 14th Report added to 'Racing reports' section.  Jan 2003 AGM details, dinner attendance/menu form and added in MS Word .doc and Adobe Acrobat .pdf formats. 'AGM 2003' link added to Contents pane on Home page.

Update for Sept 13th 2002:  Boat 984 removed as now sold.

Update for Sept 10/11th 2002: [Sept 10th] Statement added, with link from 'Home Page', clarifying the appointment of Porter Bros (Marine & Industrial) Ltd as the new Wanderer Builders.  Links page up dated to include link to Porter Bros web site. Boat 768 removed and boat 1406 added to the 'For Sale' page. Copy of abbreviations used on the 'For sale' page placed at top of ad section conveniently adjacent to most recent advertisements. Membership Form updated [v1.2 Sept10 2002] and MS Word .doc and Adobe .pdf formats added. WCOA Inland Championships ENTRY Form added to 'Programme' and 'Inland Championships' pages [and here in .doc and .pdf formats]. [Sept 11th] Boat W1472 added to 'For Sale' page.

Update for Sept 7/8th 2002:  Wilf Bishop's 'Alternate Method - Single Line Reefing Afloat' article added to the Technical Section with embedded sketch and link to 'Topping Lift' article [Sept 7].  Photos and sketches added to Terry Pullen's Topping Lift article.

Update for Sept 5th :   Two important Notices added with direct links from the 'Home Page' page concerning the New Wanderer Builders and the Windermere Cruise of Sept 14/15th. How to fit a Topping Lift article added to the 'Technical' section. Boats 493 and 768 added to the 'For Sale' page.

Update for Sept 2nd/3rd 2002 :  Boat 414 removed from 'For Sale' as sold [2nd]. Boat 1321 added to 'For Sale' page and abbreviation for Anchor [ANR] added to list on 'For Sale' page [3rd].

 Update for August 29th 2002 : David Davies West Country cruise w/e report added to 'Cruising Logs' page. Alastair Barclay's email address updated on the 'Committee Officers' page.

Update for August 19/20th 2002 : Gavin Barr's 'Notice of Race' for the Wanderer Inland Nationals at BVSC posted [Aug 19] to 'Home' and 'programme' pages in html and pdf versions. 'Home' page photo changed [Aug20] to Salcombe 2001 with links to Philip Meadowcroft's dual Reports.

Update for August 16/17th 2002 :Philip Meadowcroft's Report on the Salcombe Town Regatta Aug 4-8th added to 'Racing Logs' page [16th] boat 656 removed, as now sold, and boat 414 added [17th] to 'For Sale' page.

Update for August 11/12/14th 2002 : Boat 1114 removed [Aug 11] from 'For Sale' page as now sold. Link to Salcombe YC Regatta report added to 'Home' page. Boat 1480 added [Aug 12] to 'For Sale' page. Boat W656 added [14th] to 'For Sale' page.

Update for August 7th/8th 2002 :Boat W689 added [Aug 7th] to the 'For Sale' page. Philip Meadowcroft's Salcombe YC Regatta report added.

Update for August 2nd 2002 : Boat W984 added to the 'For Sale' page.  Minor mods to text and fee for non WCOA Members to advertise their boat added.

Update for July 30th/31st 2002 : Boats 920 & 535 sold & removed from 'For Sale' page. Direct link to Netley report embedded within text accompanying the Netley image on the 'Home' page [July31st].

Update for July 27th 2002 : Boat 952 sold & removed from 'For Sale' page.

Update for Jul 21st 2002: John Ponsford's Report [with photos] on the recent Netley Cruise w/e added. Boat 535 added to 'For Sale' page. Boat detail abbreviations on 'For Sale' page extended.

Update for July 18th 2002 : Boat 952 added to the 'For Sale' page.  Photo of recent Netley/Southampton Water cruise w/e added to 'Home' page.  Link to Windermere Cruise request for cruise leader added to 'Home' page. Links to Event reports embedded in the 'Programme' page. Committee Member's email addresses added to the 'Your Committee' page. Asking price for W384 now 'ONO'.

Update for July 9th 2002: Gavin Barr's Carsington Open Race Mtg Report and Results added.

Update for July 6th 2002:Marlow SC details added to list of Clubs with a Wanderer Fleet. Additional Photos [by Roger Worraker W1000] added to Hayling Island Cruise Report. WCOA Committee Members page updated with 'mug shots' of latest members. Home page tidied up and minor corrections made.

Update for July 1st/3rd 2002: [July 1st] Lymington National Championships - some photos added to report [more to follow]. Boat 1114 added to 'For Sale' page. Colin Holts Spinnaker 'Wanted' ad removed. Whitstable Event details added to programme page. [July 2nd] Nationals Report completed with more photos added and Boat 920 added to 'For Sale' page. Wilf Bishop's Spinnaker Wanted add removed. [July 3rd] Wilf Bishop's Jib/Forestay Spacer Article added to the technical Section. Terry Pullen's Round Hayling Island cruise report added.

Update for June 23rd 2002: Pages relating to the announcements of the recent death of WCOA Chairman Ken Dickinson revised to reflect the Service of Thanksgiving held on Fri June 21st at Kinver. Boat 1108 sold and removed from 'For Sale' page.

Update for June 14th 2002 :How to avoid that 'sinking feeling' - read Gavin Barr's article  'Guide to Buoyancy Testing' added to the 'Technical' section. Never worry about gybing again after reading the 'Ancient Mariner's article on Gybing in the 'Technical' section. Sailing Clubs with Wanderers Index added to the 'Contents' pane on the lhs of the 'Home' page. Terry Pullen.

Update for June 11th 2002 : Details of Ken Dickinson's 'Service of Thanksgiving' added.  Shotley Cruise w/e - Report  by Chris Ayres [W101] with Photos by Terry Pullen [W863] added. Boat 1467 removed from 'For Sale' page as sold.

Update for June 9th 2002 : Pictures added to both South Cerney & Whitstable event reports.

Update for June 6th 2002 : Vice Chairman Philip Meadowcroft's Statement concerning Ken Dickinson added.

Update for June 5th 2002  : Announcement of Ken Dickinson's death. Ken's last 'Letter' to the Membership added. Windermere Cruise details and Sailing Programme amended.  Boat 348 now available for viewing at St Albans Herts. Rob Jopling added to the Committee Member's page. Boat 1108 added to 'For Sale' page. 'Easy Tide' and 'Boat Launch UK' links added to 'Links' page.

Update for May 22nd 2002: Ken Dickinson's Windermere Cruise w/e details added to Sailing programme pages - read them here.

Update for May 20th 2002: Boat 712 removed from 'For Sale' page as now sold.

Update for May 17th 2002: South Cerney Training/Race Weekend Report added. Details of Norfolk Broads & Shotley Cruises removed from 'Home' page. Wilf Bishop's method for reaching the elusive foredeck fittings from beneath added to the 'Technical 'Hints & Tips' section.  'Try A Wanderer' page added - Members offer interested Wanderer owners a chance to try out a Wanderer Dinghy

Update for May 6-8th 2002: [May 6th] - Boat 411 removed and Margaret Dye's original boat 348 'Minstrel' added to the 'For Sale' page.  [May 7th] - Bosham Cruising Weekend details added to 'Sailing Programme' page.  Note this w/e is now totally devoted to cruising on both days. Boat 712 added [May 8th] to 'For Sale' page.

Update for May 1st 2002: Gavin Barr's report on the recent [April 27/28] Open Race mtg at Whitstable YC [RP2] added to 'Racing Reports' page.

Update for April 30th 2002: Boat 411 and Spinnaker Wanted ads placed on the 'For sale' page.

Update for April 22nd 2002: Wanderer flat boat cover removed from Articles For Sale Section as sold. Latest Shotley cruise details added to Sailing Programme Page [follow link in Shotley entry].

Update for April 18th: Boat 434 removed as now sold.

Update for April 17th 2002: David Davies West Country Cruise details added to the Sailing programme page [click on 'details' link]. Med Cruise link removed and other minor mods to Programme Page made. Boat 1467 and Spinnaker Wanted ad placed on the 'For Sale' page.

Update for April 12th 2002: Doug Milligan's contact address added to Sailing Programme and downloadable .xls version.

Update for April 10th 2002: Brand new Hood O/B Boat cover for sale.

Update for April 9th 2002: Boat 434 added to the 'For Sale' page.

Update for April 8th 2002 : Boat 1378 removed from 'For Sale' page as now sold.

Update for April 6th 2002: Boat 770 removed from 'For Sale' Page as sold.

Update for April 1st 2002: Boats 770 and 1378 added to 'For Sale' page.

Update for Mar 25-27th 2002: Boats 1233 & 1104 removed from 'For Sale' page as both now sold. New 'Spring letter from the Chairman' added.

Update for Mar 18th 2002: Open Race mtg report and pictures for BA 'Silver Wings' Mar 17th added. Contents 'pane' updated. Faulty email link in Shotley Cruise notes corrected.

Update for Mar 8th 2002: Report on WCOA's participation at 'Sailboat 2002 added to 'Home' page, also copies of Wanderer Coaching notes and pics of Jack Mann - National Wanderer Class Champion.

Update for Mar 1st 2002: Boat 1104 added to the 'For Sale' page. Dates for Hayling Island/Poole Harbour Cruises confirmed.

Update for Feb 23rd 2002: Boat W596 removed as now sold. Minor adjustments to 2002 Programme Page and .xls file.

Update for Feb 20th 2002:  Correction made to AGM 2002 Report - the Presentation of the Ian Proctor Memorial Trophy was, of course, made by Jill Davies and not Jill Proctor as incorrectly reported.  Apologies to Jill for this oversight and thanks to Nevill Towler of Anglo Marine for spotting and reporting the error.  Preliminary dates and information for 'Round Hayling Island' cruise added.

Update for Feb 18th 2002:  Sailboat 2002 'Press Release' links added to 'Home' and 'Programme' pages. Boat 596 added to 'For Sale' page with pic.  Sailing Programme updated [Broads & Solent/Southampton Water cruises added, dates confirmed for Windermere and other cruises plus other minor adjustments]. Clothing details updated - range extended & prices adjusted. Inland Championships now included in Traveller Plate!

Update for Feb 6th 2002: Boat 1220 removed from 'For Sale' page [sold].

Update for Jan 28th 2002: Minor revisions to Sailing Programme and download link for spreadsheet file copy added.  Account of the recent AGM added with pictures.

Update for Jan 24th 2002: Windermere Cruise w/e added to Sailing Programme. Boats 1371[sold] & 1351 [time-out] removed from 'For Sale' page. Boat 1233 extended for further 2 months.

Update for Jan 17th 2002: Boat 1220 added to 'For Sale' page. Abbreviations at bottom of For Sale page rationalised and re-ordered. Online map links added to 'AGM Page'.

Update for Jan 15th 2002: Boat 1371 added to 'For Sale' page.

Update for Jan 12th 2002: Sailing Programme for 2002 added inc link to non WCOA organised events. Boat 1399 added to the 'For Sale' page. What's New page for 2001 archived and link provided.