BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wanderer Class Owners Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wanderer Class Owners Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wanderer Class Owners Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20260217T114218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T201918Z UID:7896-1780617600-1780876799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Scotland 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wanderer Scotland – Tighnabruaich  Fri 5 – Sun 7 June \nTighnabruaich Sailing School\, Carry Farm\, Tighnabruaich PA21 2AH \nWanderer Scotland Cruising \n  \nWanderers with Isle of Arran in the background \nJoin for us three days sailing in one of the best dinghy cruising locations in the British Isles. It is well worth the journey.  In each of the last two years\, we had three days of glorious sunshine making for perfect sailing conditions. At Tighnabruaich it gets dark just before 11pm in June. \nWe will be based at Tighnabruaich Sailing School at Carry Farm on the West Kyles four miles south of Tighnabruaich.  The Kyles of Bute separate Bute from the Scottish mainland. They are one of the most scenic areas in Scotland. \nSailing Plans \nView over West Kyle \n\nEach day depending on the weather we plan to make day cruises of 15 to 20 miles stopping at a remote a beach for a picnic lunch. \nFrom Carry Farm\, we can sail in three different directions: \n1. North up the West Kyle to Tighnabruaich and beyond \n2. South round Ardlamont Point then up Loch Fyne to remote beaches \n3. South along the Bute Shore to St Ninan’s Bay or round the Isle of Inchmarnock. \nSailing south from Carry Farm offers the feeling of being out in the open sea. Loch Fyne is 4 miles wide. There are eight miles of water separating us from the Isle of the Arran and its mountains.. We should see plenty of wildlife\, including seals. \nWest Kyle \nFor a short day we could sail across the West Kyle to beaches on the Isle of Bute\, sail to the pub at Kames or stop inTighnabruaich. \nThe Sailing School will be providing safety boat cover for us of each of the three days and sailing advice if needed. Their help and local knowledge have proved invaluable in running the event. Safety boat cover means we can sail further to remote locations than otherwise. \nDiscussing the day’s plans \nCarry Farm \nSituated on the shores of the West Kyle\, the 66 acre\, Carry Farm offers camping\, space for camper vans and four holiday lodges\, all overlooking the sea. The farm has its own beach where you can enjoy a swim in water warmed by the Gulf Stream. There are so showers and laundry facilities. \nThe farm’s animals include rare Hebridean sheep\, goats\, donkeys and hens. You may see Red Squirrels in the woods\, oystercatchers and eider ducks on the shore\, and butterflies in the wildflower rich grassland. \nStaying at Carry Farm \nThere are luxury self- catering lodges (book early) \, £583 for three days \nCamping is £15 per person per night with a water side view.There is space for camper vans. \nCamping at Carry Farm \nTo book contact the farm direct https://www.carryfarm.co.uk \nOther accommodation in the area \nThere is also accommodation nearby at Kames\, Tighnabruaich and Portavadie Marina \nTighnabruaich \nTighnabruaich grew up as a select resort for the wealthy of Glasgow with large Victorian villas lining the shore. Up till 1960s when the road from the west was built\, the steamer was the main means of getting to the village. PSS Waverley still regularly visits the village. There are palm trees in the gardens. The Kyles are popular with yachts. \nOther activities in the area \nThe walk along the shoreside single-track road to Kames is very pleasant. From Tighnabruaich you can walk east along the shore for several miles through woods. Other walks in the area tend to be rougher. Kilbride Beach on the other side of the peninsula is well worth visiting (You could go swimming).Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute has a stunning interior and beautiful walled gardens. Benmore Botanic Gardens with their giant redwoods are within driving distance. PortavadieMarina has a spa and swimming pool. From Portavadie\, you can catch the ferry to Tarbet. \nEvening Plans \nEach evening\, we plan to go to a local pub or restaurant. If it is sunny on one day we may have a barbecue on the beach \nCombine the Event with a long holiday in Scotland \nYou could combine the event with a longer holiday in Scotland for example visiting the Isle of Islay with itsdistilleries unspoilt and beaches or climb the Arrochar Alpes to the north. You should be able to leave your boat at the Sailing School during the week \nScottish Wanderer Championship at Cramond\, near Edinburgh June 13/14th \nThe Scottish Wanderer Championship event at Cramond near Edinburgh is the weekend after. You could be the next Scottish National Champion. Cramond featured in the Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. \nGetting to Tighnabruaich \nWhilst Tighnabruaich is a long way from anywhere\, it is well worth the drive. Whichever way you come the last part of the drive is very scenic. You can either catch the ferry across the Clyde from Gourock (the return ticket is about half price if you buy it in advance through the Western Ferries website) ordrive along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond round the head of Loch Long  over the Rest and Be Thankful Pass and down the Cowal Peninsula. \n  \nBookings: \nThe price for the event is \n£25 per person per day \n£25 for boat storage on Thursday night \nThe price helps us cover the cost of providing safety boat cover for the weekend \nFor further info alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com \nTo book your boat entry and make payment use the WCOA website below choosing tickets for the days you will attend as well as the Event Participation Ticket. Please let alasdairsimpson2@gmail.comalasdairsimpson2@gmail.com know you are coming. \nIf you do not plan bringing your own dinghy we might be able to find you a place of another boat \n  \nYou MUST include the free EVENT PARTICIPATION ticket with the necessary declarations completed. \nThe relevant documents can be accessed here: \n\nWCOA EVENT RISK STATEMENT DECLARATION\nDATA PROTECTION and USE OF IMAGES of YOU and YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS TAKING PART\nMEDICAL INFORMATION AND IMPAIRMENTS\nWCOA Safer Cruising Guidelines\n\n  URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-scotland/ LOCATION:Tignabruich Sailing School\, Tighnabruaich\, Argyll\, PA21 2AH CATEGORIES:Cruise ORGANIZER;CN="Alasdair Simpson":MAILTO:alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20260217T113933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T170120Z UID:7892-1777680000-1777852799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Arnside Wanderer Dinghy Event Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd May DESCRIPTION:Location – Ashmeadow Slipway\, Promenade\, Arnside LA1 0AD\n \nA chance for Wanderer Dinghy Owners to sail in the scenic estuary at Arnside in Cumbria. \nWe plan running a race on one day and a cruise out into Morecambe Bay towards Holme Island and Grange-over-Sands on the other. \nThere are three Wanderers kept at the Club\, including two club boats. \nWe plan to meet up in a local pub on Saturday after sailing and on Sunday in the Club’s historic Club House in old customs bonded warehouse. On Saturday night there is a concert by Chris James an award winning blue’s guitarist. To book https://www.tickettailor.com/events/arnsidesailingclub/2153938 \n  \nWanderers at Arnside \nArnside \nArnside is located on the Kent Estuary south of Kendal in the Arnside-Silverdale National Scenic Area. The estuary opens out into Morecambe Bay. There are outstanding views across the estuary to the Lake District Hills. Arnside grew up as a scenic holiday resort in the nineteenth century after the opening of the railway with water- based activities as one of its attractions. The railway crosses the estuary on a viaduct above the village. \nArnside has a long sailing history. Historically the estuary was the port for Kendal. The Victorians held regattas. The village’s first Sailing Club was set up in 1857. Crossfields built Morecambe Bay Prawners and yachts in the village from the 1840s to the 1940s. Arthur Ransome’s Swallow was built in Arnside and kept on the estuary by local teenager in the 1930s. \nThe tide often comes in with a Bore. This is followed by a two-to-three-hour sailing window. Winds tend to fairly consistent compared to an inland lake especially if there is a sea breeze. Tide against wind can create exciting sailing conditions. \nThe area is good for walking. Arnside Knott\, one of the best viewpoints in the country overlooks the village and there is an excellent path along the coast. If the weather is unsuitable there are nearby historic houses and museums to visit \n \nArnside Sailing Club \nThe current Arnside Sailing Club was set up in 1958. It has around 300 members including partners and children. The Club offers sailing\, paddleboarding and kayak. It is affiliated to both the RYA and Paddle UK and is a RYA Training Centre at Killington near Sedbergh. The Clubhouse is in a historic customs bonded warehouse on the Promenade is used for live music. \nFor more info www.arnsidesailingclub.co.uk \nCrewing Opportunities \nIf you do not plan bringing your own boat there might be crewing opportunities\, so do get in touch.. \nPrice £20 per person for the weekend \nBooking is via Arnside Sailing Club’s booking site \nhttps://widget.eola.co/1222/activities/arnside-wanderer-dinghy-event \nFor more information \nContact alasdairsimpson@arnsidesailingclub.org.uk URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/racing-and-cruising-from-arnside-cumbria/ LOCATION:Arnside SC\, 17 The Promenade\, Arnside\, Cumbria\, LA5 0HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Race ORGANIZER;CN="Alasdair Simpson":MAILTO:alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20250416T124541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T130039Z UID:7095-1758585600-1759017599@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererEast 2025 DESCRIPTION:WandererEast \non the Norfolk Broads based at Hickling SC \nFour Days of organised cruising Tuesday September 23rd to Friday September 26th. \nBerths available at Hickling Broad SC for 1 – 7 nights from\nSaturday 20th to Saturday 27th September 2025 \nIn response to popular demand we return to Hickling Broad SC this year for 4 days of organised cruising on the Broads. Book for 1-4 nights if you plan to arrive on Monday 22nd September to leave any time until after sailing on Friday 26th or book for any 5-7 nights from arriving on Saturday 20th to leaving on Saturday 27th September. \nOne cruise that we greatly enjoyed last year was to Horsey Mere. This is by a narrow channel for which an alternative means of propulsion (oars\, paddles\, engine) may well be required. The wide expanse of water at Horsey makes for good sailing. Moorings (fee applies) and a café are available at Horsey Staithe. Another choice which most of us did not manage to reach last year is a lovely sail across Martham Broad nature reserve to West Somerton.  A great place to see Marsh Harriers\, and the water can be crystal clear if the conditions are right).  \nNeil Lawrence\, our cruise leader\, is also planning to go further on the Broads river network to the bustling riverside village of Potter Heigham\, known for its medieval bridge (free mooring\, pub\, coffee shop\, café\, supermarket). To go beyond Potter Heigham\, we recommend practice at dropping and raising your mast to pass under the bridge.  (you will need oars / paddle / outboard as there are 2 low bridges about 500 metres apart.) From there we can continue to the beautiful wooded Womack Water. \nThere will be no safety boat support. Cruising-in-company is recommended. Note. You will need a Broads Authority short visit toll for sailing in the area. To make things easy WCOA will take payment for the toll charge with your booking and provide the permit on arrival\, unless you already have a Broads Authority permit. \nThe nearest supermarket is Tesco Stalham (3 miles from Hickling).  For non-sailors\, Hickling nature reserve is well worth a visit\, and it’s a 2 mile drive to the sandy beach at Sea Palling.      \n  \nAccommodation \nHickling Camp site be open for camping or campervans. The site also has 6 Shepherds huts for rent. More information at www.hicklingcampsite.co.uk . \nThe Greyhound Inn at Hickling will be our local pub (great food)\, http://www.greyhoundinn.com/\, a pleasure to be shared with evening meals at the Pleasure Boat Inn. Participants will be asked for their meal orders a few days in advance. For local hotel and guest house accommodation this is a useful website: Hotels\, B&Bs and Guest Houses in Hickling\, Norfolk – Prices\, reviews and ratings for Hickling Hotels\, B&Bs and Guest Houses (stayengland.uk) \n  \nIf coming\, please contact Richard Maltby richard.maltby9@gmail.com\, tel 07548 752823. \n  \nTickets for all bookings for WandererEast are purchased online.  \nYou can purchase tickets below for the event. You MUST include the free EVENT PARTICIPATION ticket with the necessary declarations completed. \nThe relevant documents can be accessed here: \n\nWCOA EVENT RISK STATEMENT DECLARATION\nDATA PROTECTION and USE OF IMAGES of YOU and YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS TAKING PART\nMEDICAL INFORMATION AND IMPAIRMENTS\nWCOA Safer Cruising Guidelines\n\nThe HBSC berth charge includes temporary membership and use of club facilities. \nBroads Visitor Toll charges are standard for one week (min). The charge for an engine includes any petrol or electric outboard engine. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-east-2025/ LOCATION:Hickling Broad Sailing Club\, Staithe Road\, Hickling\, Norfolk\, NR12 0YJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20250212T210544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201337Z UID:6931-1757721600-1757980799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer North 2025 (Derwentwater) DESCRIPTION:Wanderer North – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 \nDerwentwater Marina\, Portinscale\, Keswick\, Cumbria\, CA12 5RF \n \nEnjoy three days late summer sailing on Derwentwater\, one of the Lake District’s most iconic lakes. Overlooked by Skiddaw with the Cats Bell ridge to the west the scenery is simply stunning. \nWe will be based at Derwentwater Marina at the north end of the lake. Each day we hope to sail to a beach for a picnic lunch. Alternatively\, there are beaches with a café or pub nearby which we can walk to. We may try an informal race using the lake’s islands as markers. \n \nBooking for your boat is through the Marina’s website. \nhttps://derwentwatermarina.co.uk/product/short-stay-shore-storage-dinghys-up-to-16ft/\n \nThe cost of a week’s dinghy storage and launching which would cover the weekend is £80. \n \nIf you want to store your dinghy for a shorter time period contact the marina direct info@derwentwatermarina.co.uk For one day’s sailing the fee would be £35.\n \nBooking a week’s dinghy storage also allows you to stay longer in the Lakes\, combining a sailing holiday with a walking one.\n  \nOnce booked\, please also fill in our (free) participation form to let us now that you are coming\, agreeing to our conditions and so we know of any medical conditions. \nCould you please let alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com know you are coming. \nYou MUST obtain the free EVENT PARTICIPATION ticket (in addition to the purchases from the Marina) with the necessary declarations completed. \nThe relevant documents can be accessed here: \n\nWCOA EVENT RISK STATEMENT DECLARATION\nDATA PROTECTION and USE OF IMAGES of YOU and YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS TAKING PART\nMEDICAL INFORMATION AND IMPAIRMENTS\nWCOA Safer Cruising Guidelines URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-north-2025-derwentwater/ LOCATION:Derwentwater Marina\, Portinscale\, Keswick\, Cumbria\, CA12 5RF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Alasdair Simpson":MAILTO:alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20250325T121540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T173048Z UID:7047-1752364800-1752969599@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererFest 2025 DESCRIPTION:CRUISING \nSailors returning to the rural tranquility and natural beauty of Cobnor Point will be well accustomed to the arrangements for camping and cruising.  We are delighted to be welcomed back to the Cobnor Estate. Hot showers and hired loos will be provided.  Bookings can be made from Sunday July 13th\, fleet cruising starts on Tuesday 15th July to Friday 18th July with the option of a “Sunset” race with Bosham SC on the evening of Friday 18th July. Members depart Saturday 19th July. We have exclusive use of the site to camp and sail for any or all of the days. Tides are favourable for day cruising. \n Cruising on the principle of cruising-in-company will take place on each day Tuesday to Friday.  As there will be no support boat sailors should be competent and equipped to sail independently in marine conditions. We will start with a briefing at 10 am to be on the water by 11 am. Destinations may include Dell Quay\, East Head\, Thorney\, Emsworth and Langstone. Or do your own pottering. The slipway has an electronic winch for recovery of boats. There is also the option of taking part in the Bosham S.C. evening race on Friday 18th July. \nFor camping\, tents or motorhomes\, select a pitch in the field known as Wood Park North and South. Campers should park their cars in the field. The visitor car park field to the left of the lane on arrival is the place\, nearest to the shore\, also to park boats. There are  loos and showers located near the boat park and we will also have hired loos in the camp field. The “pavilion” next to the launch area will be available for use of the fridge\, brewing tea or coffee\, or for watching\, with thanks to Bosham SC for the use. No cooking however is permitted in the pavilion.   \nSelf-catering will again be the norm. Members may also enjoy rambling around the lovely country and coastal walks. Dogs are welcome so long as your dog doesn’t bark a lot\, is under control at all times and poop in the camping field is scooped. The local pub at Chidham may well be the focus of evening activities. A torch is useful at night! \nTickets for all bookings for WandererFest are purchased online.  \nYou can purchase tickets below for the event. You MUST include the free EVENT PARTICIPATION ticket with the necessary declarations completed. \nThe relevant documents can be accessed here: \n\nWCOA EVENT RISK STATEMENT DECLARATION\nDATA PROTECTION and USE OF IMAGES of YOU and YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS TAKING PART\nMEDICAL INFORMATION AND IMPAIRMENTS\nWCOA Safer Cruising Guidelines URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererfest25/ LOCATION:Cobnor\, Cobnor House\, Chidham\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO18 8TE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cobnor-Point-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20250205T193949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T173544Z UID:6657-1749556800-1749902400@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererWest 2025 DESCRIPTION:Wanderer West 2025\nJoin your fellow Wanderer sailors for some relaxed cruising in the Fal Estuary in Cornwall at this very popular event in our calendar. \n \nArrive from Noon Tuesday 10 June with full day sailing on Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday and depart your pitch by Noon on Saturday 14 June. \nBased at Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, for those wishing to stay on site:\n• 13 camping pitches available all with electric available\n• 5 spaces for campervans also with electric hook-up\n• Showers & toilet facilities on site\n• Camper’s Kitchen (with fridge\, microwave\, kettle and sink)\n• Boat park with launching on the site\n• Safety cover will be provided for the main sailing days\n• Extra days may be available to extend your stay. \nThe area is a beautiful place to sail with many lovely destinations in easy reach.\nDaily charges – £ 37 per pitch for campers\, £47 campervans\, for those staying off-site daily parking and boat storage fees will apply – see tickets for details.\nBOOK NOW – see below. \nFor more details or help with bookings – contact: \nJohn Sharples 07931 346127 \nPlease note for those staying off-site you will need parking and boat storage for each day. For campers & campervans this is included.with your pitch. \nIf you like for more days before or after the event please contact coastland life directly. \nYou can purchase tickets below for the event. You MUST include the free EVENT PARTICIPATION ticket with the necessary declarations completed. \nThe relevant documents can be accessed here: \n\nWCOA EVENT RISK STATEMENT DECLARATION\nDATA PROTECTION and USE OF IMAGES of YOU and YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS TAKING PART\nMEDICAL INFORMATION AND IMPAIRMENTS\nWCOA Safer Cruising Guidelines URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererwest-2025/ LOCATION:Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, Falmouth\, Cornwall\, TR11 5UF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/A739F70D-2E0F-4384-8625-3CA041545690_1_201_a-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20250214T200025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T080709Z UID:6963-1747440000-1747699199@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Scotland 2025 DESCRIPTION: \n  \nWanderer Scotland – Tighnabruaich  Sat 17th – Mon 19th May \nTighnabruaich Sailing School\, Carry Farm\, Tighnabruaich PA21 2AH \n \nJoin for us three days sailing in probably the best dinghy cruising locations in the British Isles. Last year\, we had three days of glorious sunshine with gentle breezes making for perfect dinghy cruising conditions. \nThe Sailing School is situated on the Kyles of Bute at Carry Farm on the remote Ardlamont peninsula four miles south of Tighnabruaich.  The Kyles which surround the Isle of Bute separating it from the mainland are one of the most scenic areas in Scotland. \nSailing Plans \nEach day depending on the weather we plan sailing to a beach for a picnic lunch. \nRubha Dudh a remote beach on the Isle of Bute \n  \nFrom Carry Farm\, we can sail in three different directions: \n\nNorth up the West Kyle to Tighnabruaich to the secret harbour at Caladh and then up Loch Riddon or alternatively down the East Kyle to Burnt Isles and the isolated beach at Wreck Bay.\nRound Ardlamont Point to remote beaches on the shores of Loch Fyne accessible only by water with breathtaking views of the Isle of Arann and its mountains. With Loch Fyne being over four miles wide and eight miles of water separating us from Isle of Arann\, this is a real sea sailing experience.\nSouth along the Isle Bute Shore past the beach at Ettrick Bay\, which has a cafe to St Ninan’s Bay or the uninhabited Isle of Inchmarnock\, which lies a mile off Bute. We might see seals\, whilst sailing\n\nFor a short day we could sail to the pub at Kames or stop Tighnabruaich where they are pubs and cafes. \nThe Sailing School will be providing safety boat cover for us of each of the three days and sailing advice if needed. Last year their help and little knowledge proved invaluable in running the event. \nCarry Farm \nSituated on the shores of the West Kyle\, the 66 acre\, Carry Farm offers camping\, space for camper vans and four holiday lodges\, all overlooking the sea. The farm has its own beach where you can brave the Scottish water warmed by the Gulf Stream and go for an early morning dip. There are also showers and laundry facilities. \nCamping at Carry Farm \nThe farm’s animals include rare Hebridean sheep\, goats\, donkeys and hens. You may see Red Squirrels in the woods\, oystercatchers and eider ducks on the shore\, and butterflies in the wildflower rich grassland. \nThe farm has a café and craft gallery \nStaying at Carry Farm \nCamping is £15 per person per night \nThere is also space for camper vans. \nThe Lodges (book early) are £540 for three days \nTo book contact the farm direct https://www.carryfarm.co.uk \nOther accommodation in the area \nThere is also accommodation nearby at Kames\, Tighnabruaich and Portavadie Marina \nTighnabruaich \nTighnabruaich grew up as a select resort for the wealthy of Glasgow with large Victorian villas lining the shore. Up till 1960s when the road from the west was built\, the steamer was the main means of getting to the village. PSS Waverley still regularly visits the village. There are palm trees in the gardens. \nOther activities in the area \nThe walk along the shoreside single-track road to Kames is very pleasant. From Tighnabruaich you can walk east along the shore for several miles through woods. Other walks in the area tend to be rougher. Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute is well worth visiting. Benmore Botanic Gardens with their giant redwoods are within driving distance. Portavadie Marina has a spa and swimming pool. From Portavadie\, you can catch the ferry to Tarbet. \nEvening Plans \nEach evening\, we plan to go to a local pub or restaurant or even a barbecue on the beach \nGetting to Tighnabruaich \nWhilst Tighnabruaich is a long way from anywhere\, it is well worth the drive. Whichever way you come the last part of the drive is very scenic. You can either catch the ferry across the Clyde from Gourock (the return ticket is about half price if you buy it in advance through the Western Ferries website) or travel along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond round the head of Loch Long on A83 over the Rest and Be Thankful Pass and down the Cowal Peninsula. \n Alternatively\, you can catch the Calmac ferry from Wemyss Bay to the Isle of Bute and then the Colintraive ferry back to the mainland. For any members who lives on Kintyre there is the Portavadie ferry. \n  \nBookings: \nThe price for the event is \n£41 per day per boat and \n£20.50 for boat storage on Friday night \nThe price helps us cover the cost of providing safety boat cover for the weekend \nFor further info alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com \n  \nTo book your boat entry and make payment use the WCOA website below choosing tickets for the days you will attend as well as the Event Participation Ticket. Please let alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com know you are coming. \nYou MUST include the free EVENT PARTICIPATION ticket with the necessary declarations completed. \nThe relevant documents can be accessed here: \n\nWCOA EVENT RISK STATEMENT DECLARATION\nDATA PROTECTION and USE OF IMAGES of YOU and YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS TAKING PART\nMEDICAL INFORMATION AND IMPAIRMENTS\nWCOA Safer Cruising Guidelines\n\n  URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-scotland-2025-2/ LOCATION:Tignabruich Sailing School\, Tighnabruaich\, Argyll\, PA21 2AH CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tignabruich.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alasdair Simpson":MAILTO:alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T233000 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20240426T132008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141609Z UID:6055-1727784000-1728171000@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer East 2024 DESCRIPTION:on the Norfolk Broads based at Hickling Broad SC \nWednesday October 2nd to Saturday October 5th 2024 \nThis year our venue for WandererEast will be the Norfolk Broads with the opportunity to discover the tranquil waters of the northern Broads from our base at Hickling Broad Sailing Club.  At Hickling we will be able to enjoy sailing on the largest of Norfolk’s Broads\, where it is possible to have a great sail with the wind in any direction. Hickling Broad is a sailing area in itself of such natural beauty and interest that the RYA has published a 4 mile Dinghy Trail around the Broad with a start and finish close to the Sailing Club. (Hickling Broad Dinghy Trail (rya .org.uk) \nFrom the southern end of Hickling Broad\, at Heigham Sound (free mooring)\, there are three choices.  One is to take Meadow Dyke to Horsey Mere. This is a narrow channel abundant with wildlife. An alternative means of propulsion may well be required. The wide expanse of water at Horsey makes for good sailing. Moorings (fee applies) and a café are available at Horsey Staithe. Horsey is the closest Broadland village to the coast (lovely 2 mile walk across the marshes to the beach)\, an area of outstanding natural beauty\, a place to explore both the river and sandy beaches\, and\, next to the café\, has the largest of windpumps on the Broads.  \nAnother choice will be to go further on the Broads river network and take the river Thurne to the bustling riverside village of Potter Heigham\, known for its medieval bridge (free mooring\, pub\, coffee shop\, café\, supermarket). This is where it becomes important to get the tides right and to go beyond Potter Heigham\, to be adept at dropping and raising your mast to pass under the bridge.  (You will need oars / paddle / outboard as there are 2 low bridges about 500 metres apart.) From there we can continue to the beautiful wooded Womack Water (free mooring\, pub & shops via short walk to Ludham village)  \nIf you don’t want to lower the mast\, there’s a lovely sail across Martham Broad nature reserve to West Somerton.  A great place to see Marsh Harriers\, and the water can be crystal clear if the conditions are right).  No facilities\, but free mooring.  \n Any Wanderer sailors wishing to stay on to Sunday 6th are welcome to join the club race. \nThere will be no safety boat support. Cruising-in-company is recommended. Note. You will need a Broads Authority short visit permit for sailing in the area – WCOA will look into providing this for members at a subsidised rate.  \n  \nBookings and Accommodation  \nBoats at Hickling Broad SC: £10.50 per day per boat or £26.50 for up to 4 nights\, arriving Tuesday 1st October. Bookings and payment are open via the WCOA website: See the tickets below. Boats may extend their stay overnight on the 5th/6th to take part in the club race on Sunday 6th October. Payment includes temporary membership of Hickling Broad SC and the small commission charge on WCOA website transactions. \nBookings will close at the end of Monday 16 September 2024.  \nHickling Campsite\, Heath Road\, Hickling\, Norwich\, NR12 0AU\, will stay open for our members from October 1st until the afternoon of Saturday 5th October. No caravans but campervans and tents are fine. Payment on arrival\, card or cash\, is £16 per adult per night\, £8 per child per night (under 16). The site also has 6 shepherds huts for rent. These are £120 per night for the four large ones that sleep 3 people or £100 per night for two huts that sleep 2 people. More information at www.hicklingcampsite.co.uk  tel: 01692 660274. \nThe Greyhound Inn at Hickling will be our local pub (great food)\, http://www.greyhoundinn.com/. There is also a fair chance that the historic Pleasure Boat Inn may also be open under new management by October. For local hotel and guest house accommodation this is a useful website: Hotels\, B&Bs and Guest Houses in Hickling\, Norfolk – Prices\, reviews and ratings for Hickling Hotels\, B&Bs and Guest Houses (stayengland.uk)  \n=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0= \nTo book your boat. Prices are per boat daily for 24 hours @ £10.50 or for the whole event @ £26.50\, inclusive of temporary membership of Hickling Broad SC for WCOA sailors.  (Helm or Crew should be a WCOA member) \n\nTuesday Oct 1 (from 12 noon) @ £10.50 \nWednesday Oct 2 24 @ 10.50\nThursday Oct 3 @ £10.50\nFriday Oct 4 @ £10.50 to Sat Oct 5\nOr (whole event) Tues Oct 1 to Sat Oct 5 @ £26.50 \n\nBoats are invited by HBSC to stay on to Sunday 6th October for sailing in the club race. \nNote:  Participants will need a Broads Authority short visit permit for sailing in the area – WCOA will look into providing this for members at a subsidised rate. \nPlease let Richard Maltby richard.maltby9@gmail.com\, tel 07548 752823 know if you are coming. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-east-2024/ LOCATION:Hickling Broad Sailing Club\, Staithe Road\, Hickling\, Norfolk\, NR12 0YJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20240426T125346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T144021Z UID:5863-1725148800-1725839999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Cobnor Cruising and Coaching DESCRIPTION:CRUISING \nSailors returning to the rural tranquility and natural beauty of Cobnor Point will be well accustomed to the arrangements for camping and cruising.  After a year’s absence\, we are delighted to be welcomed back to the Cobnor Estate by the new manager Holly Baker and owner Diana Beale. Hot showers will now be provided. We have the full week from Sunday September 1st to Sunday September 8th with exclusive use of the site to camp and sail for any or all of the days. Tides are favourable for day cruising. \n Cruising will take place each day\, Monday to Saturday\, on the principle of cruising-in-company (with free sailing on either Sunday)\, subject to the weather and preference. As there will be no support boat sailors should be competent and equipped to sail independently in marine conditions. We will start with a briefing at 10 am to be on the water by 11 am. Destinations may include Dell Quay\, East Head\, Thorney\, Emsworth and Langstone. Or do your own pottering. The slipway has an electronic winch for recovery of boats. \nFor camping\, tents or motorhomes\, select a pitch in the field known as Sea Park North and South. Campers should park their cars in the field. The visitor car park field to the left of the lane on arrival is the place\, nearest to the shore\, also to park boats. The loos and showers are located near the boat park. Depending on numbers we may complement Cobnor Estate facilities by renting a mobile loo-block for the camping field. \nWe have also reserved the option of accommodation at the adjacent Cobnor Activities Centre. The Centre is located immediately to the N shore side of Cobnor Estate and is linked by a footpath. WCOA members would be the only group staying in the Log Cabin or Trinity buildings. \nWhether camping or staying at the Centre the two sites are close together and cruisers can all meet up\, sail and socialise as a group. Self-catering will again be the norm. Members may also enjoy rambling around the lovely country and coastal walks. Dogs are welcome so long as your dog doesn’t bark a lot\, is under control at all times and poop in the camping field is scooped. The local pub at Chidham may well be the focus of evening activities. Bring a torch! \nCruising days can be combined with coaching days and vice versa. \nTickets for all bookings for Cobnor Cruising are purchased online.  \n  \n  \nCOACHING \nPrior to booking for any of the training days please email richard.maltby9@gmail.com to check on availability of places and your requirements. \nTraining for Wanderer Cruising on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th September. \nThis two-day course will be held by the Association In conjunction with the Cobnor Activities Centre which is a RYA Recognised Training Centre. The course will be tailored to individual requirements within the general purpose of improving sailing competence and confidence in marine waters for Wanderers.  Our lead instructor will be Andrew Powell who is an experienced Wanderer sailor and RYA qualified instructor.   \nRace Coaching on Thursday 5th September. \nWe are delighted that Ian Porter has agreed to lead the day as race sailing coach. Ian not only built Wanderers but also knows as a racer how to sail a Wanderer well and fast. Race coaching will also be in conjunction with Cobnor Activities Centre. \n  \nTo help ensure that these courses meet individual requirements there will be a ratio of one safety / coaching boat per three Wanderers. The Wanderer Class lead instructor and a CAC senior instructor will be on the safety boat. Another Wanderer class coach\, if requested\, can join you on your boat. We will also have the use of the excellent onshore training facilities of Cobnor Activities Centre. \nCoaching days can be combined with cruising days.  \nFor more information\, the joining form\, WCOA subsidised training prices @ £50 per boat entry / day (helm and crew) and accommodation at CAC\, please contact richard.maltby9@gmail.com\, tel 07548 752823. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/cobnor-cruising-and-coaching/ LOCATION:Cobnor\, Cobnor House\, Chidham\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO18 8TE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cobnor-Point-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20240311T163749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T135157Z UID:5912-1724371200-1724716799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer North 2024 (Ullswater) DESCRIPTION:The event is based at Ullswater Yacht Club on the quiet road to Howtown on the north east side of the lake. We plan daily cruises to places such as Howtown\, Aira Force and Glenridding at the head of the lake with perhaps an odd race.. With Hellevyn raising above the lake\, Ullswater is seen by many as the most scenic lake. There will be a full programme of evening social events. Facilities at Ullswater Yacht Club are excellent. There is camping on site with hotels\, bed and breakfast\, caravan and self catering accommodation nearby. Due to planning conditions camper vans can only stay at the club on Friday and Saturday nights on the Birkett Fields\, but there are two caravan sites which all but next door.\n \nBookings\n \nThe day rate is £30 per person a day\, with camping at £20 a night (camper vans £25). The price reflects the excellent facilities at the Yacht Club and scenic location\n \nBooking and payment is through Ullswater Yacht Club booking site\, but please also let alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com know that your are coming and for what days.\n \nTo book use this link  https://ullswateryachtclub.org/event/wanderers-1\n The booking site requires you to set up an account and log in. To do this please click on the bottom of the Ullswater YC web page.\nThe booking system only lets you pick one day at a time. So if you are staying for two or more days click add another. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-north-2024-ullswater/ LOCATION:Ullswater Yacht Club\, Thwaite Hill\, Howtown Road\, Pooley Bridge\, Cumbria\, CA10 2NA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-27-at-18.51.24.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alasdair Simpson":MAILTO:alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240728 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20240414T182843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T202756Z UID:6019-1721692800-1722124799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererFest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately WandererFest 2024 has been cancelled. \nOwing to the exceptional high tide\, low pressure and storm force wind experienced over the night of 8th – 9th April the sea came over the seawall at Mengeham Rythe SC\, flooding the club house and campus to a depth of 8 feet. Property\, equipment\, boats and facilities have suffered extensive damage submerged by the sea water lake.  Although the clean-up has started\, the club will not be in a position to host the event  this year. Our thoughts are very much with Melvyn Powell and MRSC volunteer members\, some of whom have also suffered flood damage to their homes\, as they set about the task. \nMembers with bookings will be issued a refund. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererfest-2024-2/ LOCATION:Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club\, Marine Walk\, Hayling Island\, Hampshire\, PO11 9PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Fest_No_Yea_FI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20231023T194215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T194749Z UID:5217-1718107200-1718366400@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererWest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Wanderer West 2024\nJoin your fellow Wanderer sailors for some relaxed cruising in the Fal Estuary in Cornwall \nArrive from Noon Tuesday 11 June with full day sailing on Wednesday and Thursday and depart your pitch by Noon on Friday 14 June. \nBased at Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, for those wishing to stay on site:• 13 camping pitches available all with electric available• 5 spaces for campervans also with electric hook-up• Showers & toilet facilities on site• Camper’s Kitchen (with fridge\, microwave\, kettle and sink)• Boat park with launching on the site• Safety cover will be provided for the main sailing days• Extra days may be available to extend your stay. \nThe area is a beautiful place to sail with many lovely destinations in easy reach.Daily charges – £ 35 per pitch for campers\, £45 campervans\, £27 for those staying off-site.BOOK NOW – see below. \nFor more details or help with bookings – contact: \nJohn Sharples 07931 346127 \nPlease note for those staying off-site you will parking and boat storage for each day. For campers & campervans this is included. \nIf you like for more days before or after the event please contact coastland life directly. \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW: URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererwest-2024/ LOCATION:Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, Falmouth\, Cornwall\, TR11 5UF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/4E4387EB-7AC6-4FDF-A40F-E20DD8EBCF39_1_201_a-scaled-e1673708816564.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20240305T160704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T172231Z UID:5861-1716112800-1716134400@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Try-A-Wanderer 2024 - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled due to recent weather conditions. \n\nLook out for our other events! URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/try-a-wanderer-2024/ LOCATION:Marlow SC\, Temple Lane\, Marlow\, SL7 1SA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_7184-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Renouf":MAILTO:1953jgr@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20240126T171918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T053904Z UID:5582-1715990400-1716163199@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Scotland 2024 DESCRIPTION:Wanderer Scotland\nSaturday 18th – Monday 20th May 2024 \nINFORMATION \n\nThe first ever event of the Wanderer Class Owners’ Association to be held in Scotland will be at Tighnabruaich on the Kyles of Bute: sheltered coastal waters and stunning scenery.\nBased at Tighnabruaich Sailing School\, Carry Farm\, 3 miles south of the village. On site camping overlooking the shore\, space for motorhomes and three lodges available to hire + other nearby accommodation options.\nBoats can be left on site before and after the weekend\, if combining the event with a longer holiday in Scotland. Apart from sailing\, enjoy walking\, historic houses\, local crafts\, an indoor swimming pool and breath-taking views.\nA three day event: arrive Friday 17 th May; cruises with safety boat escort on Saturday 18th\, Sunday 19th and Monday 20th. Possible passages include north to Tighnabruaich itself and the secret anchorage at Caladh\, across the Kyle to Ettrick Bay on the Isle of Bute\, and round the other side of the peninsula to beaches accessible only by boat.\nIn the evening we plan to go in a different pub or restaurant each evening to eat and socialise.\nWe will also set up a Wanderer Scotland Whatsapp group which can be very useful for participants to contact each other prior to\, during and after the dates of the event..\n\nBookings – Next Steps: \n1. To book your boat entry and make payment use the WCOA website below choosing tickets for the days you will attend.  \n2. To stay on site book direct with Carry Farm – \nOn site Prices: camping £15 per person; campervans £30 a night including electricity; lodges – book early\, rates vary depending on occupancy. Contact- www.carryfarm.co.uk\, Tel: 07876 227021\, email enquiries@carryfarm.co.uk\, saying you are coming to the Wanderer Event. \nhttps://www.carryfarm.co.uk/lodges. \n3. Let alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com know you are coming. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-scotland-2024/ LOCATION:Tignabruich Sailing School\, Tighnabruaich\, Argyll\, PA21 2AH CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tignabruich.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alasdair Simpson":MAILTO:alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20230203T205305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T185919Z UID:4490-1696672800-1696780800@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Try-A-Wanderer 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us at Marlow Sailing Club hosted by John and Jenny Renouf to have a go sailing a Wanderer on the Thames. \n\n\n\n\nThis is the ideal opportunity for non- members to either meet the association or try sailing a Wanderer. Marlow SC is probably the most relaxed in the country on the grassy banks of the Thames\, just upstream from Bisham Abbey. Launching and recovery is a doddle\, perfect for beginners and experienced crews. There is no fixed agenda….. we tinker with our boats and exchange tips and then have some fun sailing which starts when someone shouts “Go”. \nMore details from John Renouf – 1953jgr@gmail.com URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/try-a-wanderer-2023/ LOCATION:Marlow SC\, Temple Lane\, Marlow\, SL7 1SA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_7184-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Renouf":MAILTO:1953jgr@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20230305T174516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T171221Z UID:4494-1693353600-1693612799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer East 2023 DESCRIPTION:WandererEast – three days of sail cruising in Whitstable Bay\,\nthe Swale estuary and creeks\n30th August – 1st September 2023 \n(Visitors are welcome to arrive during the afternoon or evening of Tuesday 29th August) \n  \n  \nAbout Whitstable   \n A seaside town\, just 55 miles from London\, 7 miles from Canterbury\, Whitstable has retained its unique charm\, famous for its oysters\, working harbour\, maritime heritage\, stunning sunsets across the Swale estuary\, boat building and sailing. There is entertainment and local art on display all over town.   \nThe town is criss-crossed by numerous small alleys\, notably Squeeze Gut Alley which everyone needs to try. The Old Neptune PH nearby\, known as the “Neppy” is not next to the beach or by it\, but actually stands right on the beach.   \n   \nWhitstable Yacht Club (WYC)\, founded in 1902 next to the harbour for racing smacks and barges\, is today one of the largest clubs in England. Many national and international championships have been held at WYC. The club offers sailing for dinghies\, catamarans and windsurfers\, with yacht moorings in nearby creeks.  The Wanderer group at the club comprises 8 boats.  \nFor more information about Whitstable YC visit the club web site: www.wyc.org.uk  \n  \nAbout the Isle of Sheppey and the Swale estuary \nThe Swale estuary\, between the Isle of Sheppey and mainland Kent\, is both highy attractive for dinghy cruising and is also wonderfully uncrowded by other craft. In this corner of the North Sea\, sailors can be at one with nature in a picture-perfect locations.  \nThe Swale is well named as much of the Isle of Sheppey and the coastal fringes of mainland Kent is marshland where great swathes of land have national and international protection. The marshes attract a huge bird population including a number of rare species. Seals flourish on the banks of the Swale. Our cruises will visit Faversham Creek\,  which shares a strong maritime heritage with Whitstable as a home for Thames Sailing Barges\, Swale Marina and Leysdown-on-Sea\, a small seaside resort on the Isle of Sheppey.  \nWanderers at anchor on a visit to the Harty Ferry Inn At Shellness \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSafety Advice and Equipment \n\nPlease see the guidance of Whitstable Yacht Club for dinghy cruising which is published on the club website: Whitstable Yacht Club – Members – Safety_Advice (wyc.org.uk) .\nAs there witll be no RIB support boat please bring an outboard engine for your own use or for towing in the event of very light or no wind.  \n\nAccommodation  \n\nTwo or three spaces for small campervans on the WYC West Quay compound  may be available on application for no charge. Contact richard.maltby9@gmail.com \nWYC has a twin bunk room; for bookings @ £ 25 per person/night. Contact office@wyc.org.uk\n\nCamping / Motorhome Parks and Accommodation at Whitstable   \n\nHoming Park\, Church lane\, Seasalter\, CT5 4BU – www.homingpark.co.uk\,–  booking online in advance\, 40 electric pitches for camping or motorhomes\, family pods\, excellent facilities\, swimming pool\, laundry\, luxury loos etc.\, convenient access from A 299/ Thanet Way slip road for Whitstable\, 1¾ miles W from Whitstable YC.  Cycling from Homing Park to WYC can take in a mile section along the sea front.\nPrimrose Cottage Caravan Park\, Golden Hill\, Whitstable CT5 3AR\, conveniently accessed from the old Thanet Way / A2990 overlooking the town – Primrose Cottage Caravan Park in Whitstable\, Kent (campsites.co.uk). This small and pleasant site welcomes tents and tourers\, 17 electric pitches\, good shower and toilet facilities\, set less than 10 minutes’ drive from Whitstable’s high street. Cycling is fine downhill to the town and club\, if steep for the return!  Campers are welcome to turn up and there’s no need to book ahead. It’s laid back and relaxed. Call 01227 273694 to book. \nBooking.com link for places to stay in Whitstable: https://www.booking.com/ \nWhitstable Travelodge and Premier Inn are accessed from the A 299 Thanet Way. \n\n  \nBooking for WandererEast\, 29th August (pm arrivals) to 1st September \nCharges \nNO charge for cruising\, boat & trailer parking at WYC and use of club facilities (all hours). Visitors will have temporary WYC membership. Payment for accommodation and meals at your choice. Free parking on most side streets within 15 minutes walk of  WYC or ANPR day rates (currently £2.80 hour) at Gorrell Tank CP (5 minutes from the club).  We will arrange some meals in local pubs and please make use of the club bar and café.  \nOn the WCOA website please enter:  \n\nYour full Name\nEmail address\nPhone number\nBoat name and number\nCrew name (unless sailing solo)\nConfirm that you are aware of WYC equipment and safety guidance having checked this link: Whitstable Yacht Club – Members – Safety_Advice (wyc.org.uk)\nYour day of arrival \nDay of departure\nRequest free campervan (small vehicles) parking on West Quay? \nDo you also intend to stay on for the Wanderer National Races at Whitstable YC over the weekend September 2-3? \nPlease include any medical information which a course leader ought to know.\nTo request staying in the WYC twin bed club bunkroom @£25 –  contact office@wyc.org.uk  \nAn email to richard.maltby9@gmail.com to let him know you are coming would be greatly appreciated.\n\nWanderer Nationals\, September 2nd and 3rd at Whitstable YC \nThe Wanderer National races will be held over the two days immediately following WandererEast. You will be welcome to stay on for any or all of the races and also stay on for the Saturday evening supper at the club.  The race can always be treated as another cruise – around the buoys! Please see the Notice of Race for online entries and/or booking for the Saturday (2nd) Wanderer supper.     \nFor more information contact richard.maltby9@gmail.com 07548 752823  \n  URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-east-2023/ LOCATION:Whitstable YC\, 3-4 Sea Wall\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 1BX CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/image1-31.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230822 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20230116T095225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T185302Z UID:4466-1692316800-1692662399@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer (North) Ullswater DESCRIPTION:The event is based at Ullswater Yacht Club on the quiet road to Howtown on the north east side of the lake. We plan daily cruises to places such as Howtown\, Aira Force and Glenridding at the head of the lake with perhaps an odd race.. With Hellevyn raising above the lake\, Ullswater is seen by many as the most scenic lake. There will be a full programme of evening social events. Facilities at Ullswater Yacht Club are excellent. There is camping on site with hotels\, bed and breakfast\, caravan and self catering accommodation nearby. Due to planning conditions camper vans can only stay at the club on Friday and Saturday nights on the Birkett Fields\, but there are two caravan sites which all but next door.\n \nBookings\n \nThe day rate is £30 per person a day\, with camping at £20 a night (camper vans £25). The price reflects the excellent facilities at the Yacht Club and scenic location\n \nBooking and payment is through Ullswater Yacht Club booking site\, but please also let alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com know that your are coming and for what days.\n \nTo book https://ullswateryachtclub.org/event/789803\n \nThe booking site requires you to set up a log on and only lets you pick one day at a time. So if you are staying for two or more days click add another. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-north-ullswater/ LOCATION:Ullswater Yacht Club\, Thwaite Hill\, Howtown Road\, Pooley Bridge\, Cumbria\, CA10 2NA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-27-at-18.51.24.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alasdair Simpson":MAILTO:alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230814 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20230426T095350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T100421Z UID:4799-1691366400-1691971199@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wayfarer Summer Gathering DESCRIPTION:We have received the following invitation for members of WCOA to join with the Wayfarer Association at their summer gathering in August. Please see further details below and book via the email address given. \n-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- \nThe UK Wayfarer Association offers a very warm welcome to all Wanderer Class Owners Association members for our summer event and Wayfarer Gathering at Rutland;  7th – 13th August 2023 \nThis years’ Wayfarer Gathering at Rutland Sailing Club is something to look forward to. This is a great event for families and it is lovely seeing all the children enjoying themselves. \nAt the start of the week there will be people on hand to assist you with your boat set up and perhaps a bit of coaching to hone your skills. On Thursday we will be sailing to a picnic spot and there will be a RIB in attendance. There may even be hot dogs on offer. \nThat’s all that is planned at the moment but of course you do not have to take part in any of it. Everything is optional\, even beer o’clock which is an opportunity to meet everyone. As in the past we do not like to set fixed times for each day so you may find a group of boats sailing to a place for coffee and setting off mid morning ish. \nCosts depend on party size and accommodation type but as a guide a family of four camping in a large tent will pay about £310 which includes RIB hire\, room hire\, Sailing club temporary membership\, beer o’clock and campsite fees. \nExpressions of interest should be made to family-sailing@wayfarer.org.uk  \nWe very much look forward to welcoming some of your members there  \nWith kind regards and very best wishes \nSarah\, UKWA Secretary and John Mellor\, UKWA Chairman URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wayfarer-summer-gathering/ LOCATION:Rutland Sailing Club\, Gibbet Lane\, Edith Weston\, Rutland\, LE15 8HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WSG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20230326T102407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T142008Z UID:4492-1689811200-1690156799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererFest 2023 DESCRIPTION:4 days of cruising in the natural beauty of Chichester harbour from our new venue at Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club\, Hayling Island.\n\n\n\nThis is the premier event of the Wanderer calendar and attracts a large number of WCOA members and spouses. Come for a day or two or stay for the complete event – no problem. This year the event is being held at a new venue in Chichester Harbour – Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club\, Hayling Island – where there will be space for caravans\, motor-homes\, and tents. There are B & Bs and hotels nearby for those of us who prefer a decent mattress. \n\nWith grateful thanks to WCOA and MRSC member Melvyn Powell and John Barnett\, Commodore MRSC\, our agreement with the club allows for 30 boats (plus MRSC member boats) and to date (June 27th ) 14 boats have booked. Please book now to avoid disappointment. Payment must be made with booking. If you have booked\, please read this update for FURTHER INFORMATION about the event.\nFor information about Mengeham Rythe SC and directions\, please use this link:\nMengeham Rythe Sailing Club: Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club useful links \nCharges\nWe have simplified WandererFest charges to a single charge of £20.50 per boat/night (whether the owner is staying on or off site). There is ample room at the club for up to 30 boats with associated tent and motorhome pitches and the 24 hour/day use of club facilities. At least one sailor per boat must be a WCOA member and he/she is responsible for the booking. The price is inclusive of a tent or campervan pitch\, car parking and full use of club toilets\, changing\, shower\, utensil washing and bar facilities\, 24 hours/day. WCOA participants will have temporary membership of MGRS for the event. \n\nDay Charge – for a boat arriving and departing on the same day: £10. \n\nChichester harbour boat dues (if needed) and the support of a club RIB will be paid for by the Wanderer Class Owners’ Association. \n\nAll bookings should be made online by the closing date of 15th July – details below. \nProgramme \n\nWednesday 19th July – Arrivals from 12 noon – no organised sailing\nDay cruises in Chichester harbour to be organised hours around High Water – /+3.5 hours and + 3.5 hours HW:\nThursday 20th: HW 14.00\nFriday 21st: HW 14.48\, Cruise following a technical demonstration and boat inspections by Ian Porter at 10 am.\nSaturday 22nd: HW 15.21\nSunday 23rd (free sailing): HW 15.55 \nAll to depart by Sunday 23rd 18.00\n\n Sailing Plan \n\nTo recognise a range of sailing ability among participants and to avoid 30 boats all trying to arrive at the same destination together! . . .\nCruises will be organised each day by two fleets\, one for sailors experienced in sailing in marine waters unaccompanied by a support boat\, and the other for a fleet accompanied by the support boat (a 5.5 m.\, 50hp RIB).\nEach fleet will have an appointed cruise leader for the day to sail within Chichester harbour as agreed at the briefing.\nThe cruise leader will take a list of boats\, helms and crews\, mobile numbers and/or vhf boat call signs (VHF ch P2) for communication.\nFleets will rig and launch to the agreed time.\nOn the water the cruise leader’s boat will be identifiable by a pennant flown at the masthead.\nPlease express your fleet preference in completing your booking. \n\n\nRecommended Equipment for cruising \n\n\n\nChart (to be supplied) \nBucket for bailing\n\n\nPaddles or oars and/or Bin liner (multi use!)\nOutboard engine (if you have one)\n\n\nCap or hat\nSun block\n\n\nMooring stakes and long line\nMobile phone (in waterproof case)\n\n\nAnchor\, chain and warp Fenders\nVHF hand-held radio\n\n\n\nTag attached to your launch trolley with owner’s name\, sail number and boat name \n  \nEvenings \n\nThursday – barbecue available in the vicinity of the club house (and at other times)\nFriday – club supper (bookings online in advance) – WandererFest 2023 – Wanderer Class Owners Association\nSaturday – curry\, to be delivered to the club by the Bay of Bengal restaurant (bookings at the event) \nWeather permitting\, meals can be outside or in the club house or both.\n\nCamping Advice \n\nNO open fires in the camping area\, the grass is extremely dry\, or anywhere in the 16 acres of MRSC property.\nClub Barbecues may only be used in the site by the club house.\nCampers using a camp stove should have fire extinguishing equipment (e.g. bucket of water)\nThe club is open 7 am to 11 pm; access at night is by fob keys available to WCOA campers.\nWashing up – use the club galley outside meal preparation times.\nThe camping area at night will be very dark\, and the ground a little rough close to the entrances to the field. We advise members to bring a good torch.\nCampervan pitches are served by 4 posts alongside the pond each with 4 16-amp blue single-phase sockets\, as standard. Bring your cable extension.\n\nClub facilities \n\nThere are excellent social\, changing\, shower and toilet facilities in the modern club building. The club is generally open 7 am to 11 pm (or when the bar closes)\, but WandererFest campers will have access at night with fob keys.\nMeals at MRSC can only be paid for in cash. Breakfast is £7 Main meals £10 approx. Breakfast will be available on Saturday and Sunday and lunch on Sunday.\nThere is a cash point at the Co Op store about 15 mins walk from club.\nHowever\, all drinks from the bar can only be paid for by card.\n\nThe bar will be well stocked. Great price for a pint! \nMengeham Rythe SC Clubhouse Balcony Mengeham Rythe SC Clubhouse Mengeham Rythe SC Camping area Mengeham Rythe SC Campervan Power Mengeham Rythe SC Campervan parking \n\n\n \nPlease choose the applicable tickets for your stay below URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererfest-2023/ LOCATION:Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club\, Marine Walk\, Hayling Island\, Hampshire\, PO11 9PG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Fest_No_Yea_FI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20230114T154352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T185353Z UID:4332-1686614400-1686959999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererWest 2023 DESCRIPTION:Wanderer West 2024\nJoin your fellow Wanderer sailors for some relaxed cruising in the Fal Estuary in Cornwall \nArrive from Noon Tuesday 11 June with full day sailing on Wednesday and Thursday and depart your pitch by Noon on Friday 14 June. \nBased at Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, for those wishing to stay on site:• 13 camping pitches available all with electric available• 5 spaces for campervans also with electric hook-up• Showers & toilet facilities on site• Camper’s Kitchen (with fridge\, microwave\, kettle and sink)• Boat park with launching on the site• Safety cover will be provided for the main sailing days• Extra days may be available to extend your stay. \nThe area is a beautiful place to sail with many lovely destinations in easy reach.Daily charges – £ 35 per pitch for campers\, £45 campervans\, £27 for those staying off-site.BOOK NOW – see below. \nFor more details or help with bookings – contact: \nJohn Sharples 07931 346127 \nPlease note for those staying off-site you will parking and boat storage for each day.  \nIf you like for more days before or after the event please contact coastland life directly. \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW: URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererwest-2023/ LOCATION:Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, Falmouth\, Cornwall\, TR11 5UF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/4E4387EB-7AC6-4FDF-A40F-E20DD8EBCF39_1_201_a-scaled-e1673708816564.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221011 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20211230T132011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T132028Z UID:3221-1665100800-1665446399@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Laid Back Weekend 2022 DESCRIPTION:The LBW (aka Laidback Weekend) will be from October 7 to October 10\, again on the River Dart\, with cruising to Totnes and Dartmouth on the Saturday and Sunday. \nI am planning to recreate 2021’s event but without the horrendous weather and biblical rain we endured.   \nIn 2022 we will be based in Stoke Gabriel just upstream from Glampton where we were based this year.   \nThis will permit (I am assured !) an earlier and longer window to access the water.  We will have access throughout the weekend to the facilities at the prettily located waterside premises of Stoke Gabriel Boating Association.   Arrangements have been made with two private landowners – one to park our cars (at no charge) just yards from where we will be launching and another to take our road trailers (which are not allowed where we will be parking our cars). \nGiven the excellent way in which The Manor Inn at Galmpton (TheManorInnGalmpton@gmail.com phone 01803 661100) served up our Saturday night fleet dinner\, landlord Jonathan is happy to welcome us back and has reserved all his five bedrooms rooms again for WCOA members.  Just say Wanderer when you book and you should be fine.        Motor homes/caravans can be booked at various places including Galmpton Touring Park\, TQ5 0EP\, and Ramslade Caravan and Motorhome Club Camp in Stoke Gabriel (close by the road trailer storage). URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/laid-back-weekend-2022/ LOCATION:Stoke Gabriel\, SGBA Clubhouse\, Mill Point\, Stoke Gabriel\, Totnes\, Devon\, TQ9 6FX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220816 DTSTAMP:20260613T024304 CREATED:20211119T101030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T211642Z UID:2410-1660435200-1660607999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Arnside Weekend Wander 22 DESCRIPTION:Racing and Cruising in the River Kent Estuary\n\n\n\n\nAlasdair Simpson is our WCOA member at this well regarded club close to the head of Morecambe Bay and has been shortlisted for RYA Sailing Club of the Year. There is a vast tidal range and sailing occurs either side of HW.  The location provides some stunning scenery and could also interest WCOA members who find themselves in the Lake District region in August.  This will a repeat of the 2021 inaugural event at Arnside SC. \n\n\n\n\nView of the shore from the water. Club boats ready for their passengers.View from the shore\, the club Wanderer on takes on it's passengers.Sailing Club members park up by the village.Wanderer and Hartley 12 in the estuary.Wanderer and Hartley 12 parked on the promenade.\n\n\n\n\nFor more info contact Alasdair alasdairsimpson2@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nTickets available soon…. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/arnside-weekend-wander-22/ LOCATION:Arnside SC\, 17 The Promenade\, Arnside\, Cumbria\, LA5 0HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Arnside.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220719 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20211119T100722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T212523Z UID:2408-1657756800-1658188799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererFest 2022 DESCRIPTION:This is the premier event of the Wanderer calendar and attracted 61 WCOA members and spouses to Cobnor Field in 2021 on the southern tip of the entrance to Bosham Creek. Come for a day or two or stay for the complete event – no problem. \nThis is part of the private Cobnor Estate and a perfect location for our caravans\, motor-homes\, and tents. There are B & Bs and hotels nearby for those of us who prefer a decent mattress. \nDaily cruises\nChoose from a shortish one to a longish one – will be organised by a new Cruise Master now that Ray Tennant has stood down – the highlight being the trip south to East Head though the ice cream cruise to Dell Quay SC at the northern end of Chichester Harbour is a favourite. The culinary highlight is the Friday night Curry’n’KormaFest prepared by a local restaurant and served up in Cobnor Field as the sun begins to set. If there is time\, there is the WandererFest Coarse Boules tournament in Cobnor Field which becomes increasingly tense as we approach the Grand Final. I hope Mike Powell will bring his telescope again; seeing Saturn’s rings is quite an experience. \n\n\n\n\nRobin Gabbitas organises two splendid barrels of real beer (£2.50 a pint last time) and it would be great if Barry Lowe can bring his Mongolian Tent alongside our usual main marquee. The association spends a small fortune in hiring very smart Ladies and Gents flush loos which have been utterly reliable. \nMore details from Robin Gabbitas robingabbitas@yahoo.co.uk \nTickets available soon…. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererfest-2022/ LOCATION:Cobnor\, Cobnor House\, Chidham\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO18 8TE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Fest_No_Yea_FI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Gabbitas":MAILTO:robingabbitas@yahoo.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20211119T095436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T105322Z UID:2399-1656115200-1656287999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Gavin Barr Trophy Race 2022 DESCRIPTION:First run in 2019 to salute the immense achievements of Gavin Barr in promoting and encouraging Wanderer sailing. The trophy is a unique piece of stainless steel artwork depicting a Wanderer craft. \nThere is high tide racing on the Saturday followed by the legendary WYC barbecue at the side of the veranda Sunday’s cruise\, usually with a pub destination in mind\, has a good chance of viewing the increasing seal population at Horse Sand.  \nMore details from Richard Maltby richard.maltby9@gmail.com. \nRead about last year’s race. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/gbtr22/ LOCATION:Whitstable YC\, 3-4 Sea Wall\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 1BX CATEGORIES:Cruise,Race ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20211028T214754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T111730Z UID:2204-1655164800-1655510399@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererWest 2022 DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Wanderer sailors for some relaxed cruising in the Fal Estuary in Cornwall \nBased at Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, for those wishing to stay on site:\n• 14 camping pitches available all with electric available\n• 6 spaces for campervans also with electric hook-up\n• Showers & toilet facilities on site\n• Camper’s Kitchen (with fridge\, microwave\, kettle and sink)\n• Boat park with launching on the site\n• Safety cover will be provided for the main sailing days\n• Extra days may be available to extend your stay. \n\nThe area is a beautiful place to sail with many lovely destinations in easy reach.\nDaily charges – £ 30 per pitch for campers\, £37 campervans\, £15.75 for those staying off-site.\nBOOK NOW – see below. \n\nFor more details or help with bookings – contact: \nJohn Sharples 07931 346127 \n  \nIf you like for more days after the event please contact coastland life directly. \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW: URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererwest-2022/ LOCATION:Coastland Life\, Mylor Harbour\, Falmouth\, Cornwall\, TR11 5UF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wanderer-West-Banner-Artwork.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20210328T202116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T202116Z UID:1701-1633093200-1633280400@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:River Dart Laidback Weekend 2021 DESCRIPTION:Arriving at Dartside Quay\, TQ5 0EH\, Galmpton\, during Friday afternoon October 1 and packing up late Sunday October 3 or Monday morning October 4. \nDartside has an excellent low gradient slipway and overnight berthing on the adjacent hard. \nAccommodation is available nearby at: \n\nGalmpton Holiday Park  for caravans and motorhomes (but\, sorry\, no tents).\nThe Manor Inn in Galmpton where all five bedrooms have been allocated to attending Wanderers.  Three of those who booked The Manor last year (Alasdair Simpson\, Mike Powell\, and myself) have retained their reservations but\, with the Kings and the Hamiltons unable to attend this year\, there could be two rooms available. (NOW FULL – Sorry…)\n\nLike with WandererFest\, it would be helpful if you could give me an indication whether you are planning to attend\, please use the RSVP form below. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/rdlbw21/ LOCATION:Dartside Quay\, Glampton Creek\, River Dart\, Devon\, TQ5 0EH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/RDLBW21.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20210610T091136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T120124Z UID:1980-1632528000-1632700799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Bristol Harbour Family Cruise DESCRIPTION:Due to issues with Access this event is now cancelled.\nHOWEVER\, the club has recognised the difficulty we face and the Commodore\, Rich Price\, a Wanderer owner himself\, has kindly invited WCOA members to turn up as planned on the Saturday morning and take part\, as guests\, in their usual Saturday handicap racing. \nPLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP IF THIS IS OF INTEREST.    \nSailing\, sightseeing and fun at Baltic Wharf SC\, Bristol City Centre\nInaugural race and cruise event at Baltic Wharf SC\, Bristol\nThe club’s Commodore\, Rich Price\, has invited us to this club in an unusual setting – the non-tidal harbour in Bristol Docks downstream from the SS Great Britain. The club has no premises (apart from changing rooms)\, instead using the adjacent Cottage Inn for feeding and watering. \nThis is our plan for the weekend. \n\nSaturday\n10:00  Registration \n10:30  Safety briefing \n11:00  First race (Head of the Harbour) \n13:30  Two back-to-back races \n16:00  Prize giving \n  \nDinner at The Cottage Inn for 18:00.  Please email Philip@brandmasters.co.uk if you would like to be included. \n\n  \nSunday\nCruise to the Arnolfini for a light lunch. Setting off around 11:30 (this time is flexible if people wish to leave Bristol early). \n  \nThere is no problem with parking cars or trailers. And the dinghies can be sorted in our compound overnight. However\, due to long term road works Cumberland Road is one way. You can access from the east\, from Bedminster Bridge Roundabout. \nThe RYA have allowed us use of their shower facilities adjacent to the club. \nWe have a full set of joining instructions on our website. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/bristol-harbour-family-cruise/ LOCATION:Baltic Sailing Club\, Cumberland Road\, Bristol\, BS1 6XG CATEGORIES:Cruise,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Baltic-SC-FI.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210824 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20210222T111222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T202337Z UID:1552-1629590400-1629763199@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Arnside Weekend Wander 21 DESCRIPTION:Racing and Cruising in the River Kent Estuary\nA new Wanderer event is due to take place at Arnside in August. The village is located in Cumbria on the scenic Kent Estuary south of Kendal. There are view across the estuary to the Lake District Fells. \nWith a wide south west facing estuary\, Arnside is a great place to sail. Winds tend to be stronger but more constant than on an inland water. A sea breeze may develop around midday. Tide against wind can result in exciting sailing conditions.  The village has a long history of sailing. The estuary was the port for Kendal. The village’s first sailing club was set up in 1852.  Arthur Ransome’s Swallow was built in the village and later kept on the estuary by a local teenager. Another of Arthur’s boat Coch-y-bonddhu was used to teaching sailing at a prep school on the sea front. \nOverlooked by Arnside Knott\, at 522 feet high the country’s lowest Marilyn\, the village lies in the Arnside Silverdale Area of Natural Beauty at top end of Morecambe Bay. The area is characterised by low wooded limestone hills interspersed with flower rich meadows\, making for good walking. Arnside Knott is one of the best sites for butterflies in the North of England. \nArnside developed as a gentile holiday resort after the arrival of the railway in 1857\, which crosses the estuary on a viaduct 552 yards long. Sirens warn of the incoming tidal bore.  The village regularly appears in best places to live lists\, including the Sunday Times 2021 list which mentioned the friendly sailing club. There are several places to stay in village\, including Air BNB and nearby camp sites. \nThe Sailing Club increased its membership by 50% in 2020 partly as result of being able to offer training at low tide and through the introduction of paddle board. The Club owns a Wanderer and a Wayfarer. There is another Wanderer in club which belongs to Alasdair Simpson. Other club boats include Hartley 12s. \nDepending on the weather we hope to be able to arrange racing on one day and a cruise to Holme Island off Grange-over- Sands on the other day. Whilst there is only a two to three hour window at high tide when the water is deep enough to sail\, with distinctive landmarks on either side of the estuary it is possible to feel that you are sailing somewhere. When not sailing there will opportunities to walk along the coast\, climb Arnside Knott\, canoe or paddleboard at low tide. There should be a chance to meet in local pubs for a meal in the evening. \nOn Sunday evening there will be a concert by Luna\, a folk duo from Sunderland Point\, a village at the mouth of the River Lune\, south of Lancaster which is cut off at high tide. Luna are Jo Powell and Scotty Wilson\, a fellow Wanderer sailor. \nFor more Information and book a place please use the RSVP below. \nView of the shore from the water. Club boats ready for their passengers.View from the shore\, the club Wanderer on takes on it's passengers.Sailing Club members park up by the village.Wanderer and Hartley 12 in the estuary.Wanderer and Hartley 12 parked on the promenade. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/arnside21/ LOCATION:Arnside SC\, 17 The Promenade\, Arnside\, Cumbria\, LA5 0HD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Arnside.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wanderer Class Owners' Association":MAILTO:philip@brandmasters.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210712 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20201216T233538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T202632Z UID:1041-1625702400-1626047999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WandererFest 2021 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event has been postponed\, the date above is the new date.\nThis is the premier event of the Wanderer calendar and attracts the largest number of WCOA members and crew to Cobnor Field on the southern tip of the entrance to Bosham Channel. Come for a day or two or stay for the complete event – no problem. \nThe WandererFest site is on the private Cobnor Estate and a perfect location for our caravans\, motor- homes\, and tents. There are B & Bs and hotels nearby for those of us who prefer a decent mattress. \nDaily cruises – choose from a shortish one to a longish one – are organised by Cruise Master Ray Tennant – with Emsworth\, East Head\, Prinstead\, Dell Quay\, and Bosham among the various destinations hopefully with a hostelry or ice cream stall nearby. \nThere are ample opportunities to exchange rigging and sailing tips and we hope Ian Porter will be able to return yet again with his own unique way of showing how to get the best out of your boat. \nThe culinary highlight is the Saturday night Curry’n’KormaFest prepared by a local restaurant and served up in Cobnor Field as the sun begins to set. \nThere is the WandererFest Coarse Boules knockout tournament in Cobnor Field which becomes increasingly tense as we approach the Grand Final. I hope Mike Powell will bring his telescope again; seeing Saturn’s rings is quite an experience. \n\n\n\n\nRobin Gabbitas organises two splendid barrels of real beer (£2.50 a pint last time) and a wonderfully old fashioned marquee (supplied by Ray’s connections with Southbourne Sea Scouts) acts as our base. Putting it up and taking it down is part of the fun of WandererFest. WCOA spends a small fortune in hiring very smart Ladies and Gents flush loos which have been utterly reliable (or maybe not for this year). URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wandererfest-2021/ LOCATION:Cobnor\, Cobnor House\, Chidham\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO18 8TE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cruise,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20190705_131546-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Gabbitas":MAILTO:robingabbitas@yahoo.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210628 DTSTAMP:20260613T024305 CREATED:20201217T111546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T093830Z UID:1051-1624665600-1624838399@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Gavin Barr Trophy Race 2021 DESCRIPTION:First run in 2019 to salute the immense achievements of Gavin Barr in promoting and encouraging Wanderer sailing. The trophy is a unique piece of stainless steel artwork depicting a Wanderer craft. \nThere is high tide racing on the Saturday followed by the legendary WYC barbecue at the side of the verandah Sunday’s cruise\, usually with a pub destination in mind\, has a good chance of viewing the increasing seal population at Horse Sand. There is even a wild rumour that free car parking might become a reality. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n GBTR21 NOR\n \n Posted:\n May 8\, 2021 |\n \n 0 comments \n \n \n You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/gbtr21/ LOCATION:Whitstable YC\, 3-4 Sea Wall\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 1BX CATEGORIES:Cruise,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GBTR-21-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR