THE WANDERER DINGHY

Designer Ian Proctor in 1981; updated by Phil Morrison in 2008.  Builders - Hartley Boats (in collaboration with Ian Porter Sales Ltd).

Hartley Boats, Parcel Terrace, Derby DE1 1LY Tel 01332 369751
Fax 01332 364028.  email sales@hartleyboats.com  Web www.hartleyboats.com

Ian Porter Sales, Unit1, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Thorney Road, Emsworth, Hants. PO10 8PB. Tel 01243 377522 Fax 01243 372929 email:info@porters.org.uk Web:http://www.porters.org.uk

 

Boat Details
Length ......................................	4.3m (14ft).
Beam ........................................	1.8m (5ft 10 inches).
Sail area: Main & Genoa ...............	10.7 sq.m (115 sq.ft)
Spinnaker ..................................	9.9 sq.m (107 sq.ft)
Boat weight ...............................	136 kg with with standard centerboard (wood or grp) and up to 163kg with ballasted or steel centerboard.
Recommended Portsmouth No (PY)..	1150      (RYA data 2013.pdf)

 

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W.C.0.A. CLASS CLOTHING

Class clothing such as Sweatshirts, baseball caps, etc, can be obtained from our suppliers [Ravenspring Ltd] by phoning 01803 867092 or ordered online here. 

MEMBERSHIP

Anyone interested in details about joining the WCOA or requiring an information pack should contact the Membership Secretary, sally@gilbertsa.freeserve.co.uk  There is also an online version of the Membership Form available on this site for printing out.

INSURANCE SCHEME

Waterloo Insurance Scheme (Administered by John Russell Insurance Services Ltd 0121 772 1920 www.johnrussell.co.uk ) email enquiries@johnrussell.co.uk arranges tailor made dinghy insurance for WCOA members. John Russell contact for Wanderer insurance is Mr Martin Willetts.

MISCELLANEOUS

A boat tent is available for hire to WCOA members. Contact Philip Meadowcroft - Wargrave Tel 0118 940 3208. Charge l.00 per day. Hirer collects and returns.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CRUISING

1. Life jackets or personal buoyancy aids are recommended.
2. Masthead buoyancy is recommended. Wanderers, like most other sailing dinghies, may invert after capsize. Mast head buoyancy avoids this and aids righting significantly.
3. Crews should attend the briefing prior to departure to obtain up to date weather forecast, details of the sailing area, and navigational information.
4. The crew is responsible for the seaworthiness of the boat and ensuring that it is suitably equipped.
5. Adequate marine insurance is recommended including third party cover for a minimum of 500,000 for any one accident.
Note: The WCOA does not accept any responsibility or liability arising from any accident or other incident during either a cruising or a racing event. Participation is at the sole and absolute discretion of each helm and crew.

Read Tim Robertson's advice based on personnel experience <HERE>

 

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