THE WANDERER DINGHY

Designer Ian Proctor.  Builders - Hartley Laminates (in collaboration with Porters
Marine Sales Ltd).

Hartley Laminates, Parcel Terrace, Derby DE1 1LY Tel 01332 369751
Fax 01332 364028.  email info@hartleylaminates.co.uk www.hartleylaminates.co.uk

Porter Brothers, Unit1, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Thorney Road, Emsworth, Hants. PO10 8PB. Tel 01243 377522 Fax 01243 372929 email info@porters.org.uk

Length 4.3m (14ft). Beam 1.8m (5ft 10 inches). Sail area - 10.7 sq.m (115 sq.ft). Spinnaker 9.9 sq.m (107 sq.ft) Recommended PY No 1139. Boat weight 129.5 kg or 163.13 kg with steel centreboard.

W.C.0.A. CLASS CLOTHING

Class clothing such as Sweatshirts, baseball caps, etc, can be obtained from our suppliers [World Leisurewear] by phoning 01983 291744 or ordered online here. 

MEMBERSHIP

Anyone interested in details about joining the WCOA or requiring an information pack should contact the Membership Secretary - Robin Gabbitas (01903 603800). 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 Mike Hamilton (01635 45879 Newbury). Charge £l.00 per day. Hirer collects and returns.

RULES FOR RACE MEETINGS

1. Wanderer race meetings are to be conducted in accordance with International and RYA recommendations, class rules, specific instructions contained in the WCOA statement "Rules for Race Meetings" and local sailing instructions.
2. To be eligible to compete and to be awarded points, every Wanderer must be entered by a paid up member of the WCOA. The WCOA (UK) National Committee reserves the right to require potential entrants to produce evidence of current membership of the WCOA.
3. Every Wanderer must be helmed by either a full or an associate member of WCOA as defined in the constitution.
4. Every helm must possess valid third party insurance to a minimum of £2,000,000 or higher if required by the local sailing instructions.
5. Whenever one or more Wanderers are entered in a Wanderer fleet by sailing clubs, sailing schools, education establishments, youth organisations, companies which hold current membership of WCOA, the name of the helm and the boat sail number must be notified to the WCOA event organiser at least 24 hours before the start of the race. Only the named helm will be eligible to compete and be awarded points. All such helms must be able to produce written proof, acceptable to the WCOA event organiser of their current attendance, membership, or employment, as appropriate, relating to the organisation which they represent. Where joint ownership is registered with the WCOA only one of the registered owners may helm and be awarded points in each Wanderer race meeting. Notification of joint ownership must be made when joining the WCOA or when renewing membership.
6. Personal buoyancy must be worn by the helm and crew in all racing events. Wet suits do not constitute adequate personal buoyancy.

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.

Note: The RYA have announced that the Wanderer RN is now 1139.

The WCOA (uk) National Committee - access the Association Officers here.