BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wanderer Class Owners Association - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20260217T114114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T092120Z UID:7894-1778284800-1778457599@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Racing at Cotswold Sailing Club DESCRIPTION:For full details please see the NOR below. \n  \nTickets are available for the event – WCOA members £5 the balance of £30 will be paid by the Association. Non-members £35.  \n  \nNOR_Cotswold URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/racing-at-cotswold-sailing-club/ LOCATION:Cotswold SC\, Lake 9\, Cerney Wick Lane\, Cotswold Water Park\, Cirencester\, GL7 5QJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Race ORGANIZER;CN="Leonie Milliner":MAILTO:leonie.milliner@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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:20260314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20260131T095957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T095957Z UID:7873-1773446400-1773619199@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Open at Dachet DESCRIPTION:The Wanderer Open will be held at Dachet Water SC on Saturday/Sunday 14/15 March. \nFull details can be found in the following link to the website which includes the Notice of Race\, Sailing Instructions\, and booking details.  https://www.dwsc.co.uk/event/wayfarer-open-3 \nWayfarers will also be racing those days. \nPlease also note the offer from Dachet Water SC to join in other winter races up to the Wanderer/Wayfarer weekend. \nWWUp 2026 poster \nWWUp 2026 poster URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-open-at-dachet/ LOCATION:Datchet Water SC\, Queen Mother Reservoir Horton Road\, Horton\, Berkshire\, SL3 9NT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Race ORGANIZER;CN="David Bardwell":MAILTO:david.bardwell01@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T121500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20251103T102022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T133221Z UID:7798-1771676100-1771682400@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:AGM 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 2026 AGM will take place on Saturday 21st February 2026 at The Farnborough International Exhibition Centre during the RYA Dinghy Show. \nThe meeting will start promptly at 12:15pm so please arrive in good time. \nFull details will be published in the next edition of the Wanderer magazine. \n* No tickets are required for the AGM; access to the Wanderer AGM room is free on entry to the Farnborough International centre. Tickets for the Dinghy Show can be obtained from the RYA in advance or on arrival – free tickets are available in advance for RYA members. \nMore information on the Dinghy Show can be found in the RYA Website. \n  URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/agm-2026/ LOCATION:RYA Dinghy Show\, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre\, Farnbourough\, Hampshire\, GU14 6TQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AGM,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Wanderer-Logo.svg ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel Lamb":MAILTO:nigel.p.lamb@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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:20260526T082704 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:20250808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20250306T142729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T133630Z UID:7085-1754611200-1754870399@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Scottish Open Championship at Cramond Boat Club Edinburgh DESCRIPTION:  \nInaugural Scottish Open Championship and Cruising Event 8th-10th August 2025 \n\n\nThis will be the first ever Wanderer race event to be organised in Scotland and at Edinburgh on tidal waters\, thanks to Leonie Griffin at her home club. It will be well worth making the trip for anyone coming north of the border for cruising on the first day and two days of racing in the club’s open regatta. The dates coincide with the Edinburgh Festival for any members interested in enjoying the cultural as well as sailing fun.   \nAccommodation \nThere are many options available \nClubhouse – there is shared space in the hall for those wishing to sleep overnight in a communal setting. This would involve tidying away bed rolls etc during the day. There are limited kitchen facilities -kettle\, microwave\, hob\, oven\, small fridge and freezer\, crockery/cutlery etc \nCampervans – There is space for several motorhomes next to the clubhouse. There is not an electric hook up officially but there are sockets in the clubhouse for charging phones.   The closest official caravan/camper site is a  Caravan and Motorhome Club – Edinburgh Club Campsite\, 35-37 Marine Drive\, Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, EH4 5EN\, Scotland \nhttps://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/scotland/edinburgh/edinburgh-club-campsite/?utm_source=localsearch&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb \nTents – There are no tent spaces at the clubhouse but there are several local sites and may be a members garden available. \nhttps://www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-in-scotland/edinburgh-and-the-lothians/edinburgh \nMortonhall Caravan & Camping Park \nhttps://www.meadowhead.co.uk/parks/mortonhall/ \n  \nHotels\, guesthouses etc – There are lots of budget hotels such as Travelodges/Premier Inns and B&Bs in Edinburgh. Book early because it is the international Festival and Fringe 2025 in August \nhttps://www.skyscanner.net/hotels/united-kingdom/edinburgh-hotels/ci-27540851 \nhttps://www.edinburghfestivalcity.com/ \nBoat Storage \nDinghy Park – there is space for dinghies to be securely stored overnight for the duration of the event (Thursday 7th Aug to Monday 11th) \nCBC Organisers Contact Details \nChris Callender\, Sailing Secretary. Please contact for queries regarding the sailing/regatta \n07557 317706 \nChris_callender@icloud.com \nLeonie Griffin\, Social Convenor. Please contact for general information \n07974 384693 \nLeonieg@blueyonder.co.uk \nSailing Club Address \nCramond Boat Club \nRiverside\nCramond\nEdinburgh\nEH4 6NY\n\n///wants.sport.pushed \nhttps://www.cramondboatclub.org.uk/ \n  \nSailing Programme \nFriday 8th Aug \nFirth of Forth Cruise – depending on the wind conditions\, the cruise options will be to sail up to and under the Forth rail and road bridges and back on one tide or around Inchcolm Island. \nhttps://www.thethreebridges.com/ \nhttps://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/inchcolm-abbey/history/ \n \nHW is at 1514 so the aim would be to be rigged and on the water by1300 and returning approximately 4 hours later.  A safety boat will be accompanying the cruisers. \nEvening Meal in a local hostelry\, venue\, menu and time to be confirmed \nSaturday 9th – Sunday 10th Aug \nWanderer Class Owners Association Scottish Nationals   \nClick for the Notice of Race \nDownload the Entry From  and email as requested to the organiser \nchris_callender@icloud.com \nFull details will be on the Notice of Race form and the Dinghy Regatta – General Sailing Instructions and Rules for the Regatta form. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-races-at-cramond-boat-club-edinburgh/ LOCATION:Cramond Boat Club\, Riverside\, Cramond\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH46NY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Championship,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cramondboatclub.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leonie Griffin":MAILTO:ledg1968@2gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20250306T135914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T151714Z UID:7078-1753488000-1753660799@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Races at Royal Harwich Yacht Club DESCRIPTION:A new event and venue for the Wanderer racing calendar with thanks to the current national champion\, Mike Clayton\, at his home club. \n  \nSailing instructions are here: \nSmugglers SI 2025 final \nNotice of race is here: \nSmugglers NOR 2025 final \nMore information and entry is on the club website at https://royalharwichyachtclub.org.uk/product/the-smugglers-trophy-26-27-july-2025/ URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/races-at-royal-harwich-yacht-club/ LOCATION:Royal Harwich Yacht Club\, Marina Road\, Woolverstone\, Suffolk\, IP91AT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2148-e1750778214473.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Clayton":MAILTO:mike.clayton1134@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20250306T124903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192932Z UID:7039-1752364800-1752451199@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer and Gull One Day Races DESCRIPTION:Come and Give Racing a go with our Gull cousins at this one day event organised by our Gull liaison member Mike Bennett at his home club.  \n  \n-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- \nNOTICE OF RACE \nGULL & WANDERER OPEN MEETING \nPAPERCOURT SAILING CLUB \n13th JULY 2025 \nVENUE \nThe event will be at Papercourt Sailing Club\, Polesden Lane Ripley Surrey GU23 6JX \nTel 01483 223904\, email info@papercourt-sc.org.uk \nRULES \nRacing will be governed by the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)\, the relevant class association rules and the Sailing Instructions for the event. \nPROGRAM \n09:00 Registration opens. \n10:15 Briefing \n10:45 The warning signal for the first race will not be before this time. \nSCORING SYSTEM \nOne race shall be completed to constitute a series. The “Low Points” Scoring system of Appendix A of the RRS will apply. The worst score will be discarded when 4 races have been completed in the series. \nSAILING INSTRUCTIONS \nThe sailing instructions can be access from here: Sailing Programme/Instructions : Papercourt Sailing Club \nENTRY and REGISTRATION \nCompetitors will enter upon registration. Registration for all entrants will commence at 09:00 on Sunday 13th July 2025. The entry fee is £15 per boat\, to include lunch and afternoon tea. £5 of this will be paid by the Class Association for members. \nPRIZES \nPrizes will be awarded according to the number of entries\, at the discretion of the race committee. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-and-gull-one-day-races/ LOCATION:Papercourt Sailing Club\, Polesden lane\, Ripley\, Surrey\, GU236JX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Race ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Bennett":MAILTO:mjb1416@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20250205T185005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T185151Z UID:6834-1751068800-1751241599@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WANDERER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Shared with Wayfarers DESCRIPTION:The Wanderer Nationals will be hosted at Whitstable Yacht Club once again\, joined this year by their close cousins in the Wayfarer fleet.  \nThe club has an enthusiastic fleet Wanderers and offers some of the best sailing conditions in the south-east. The club is uniquely situated facing the beach in one direction and the main street of a great holiday town in the other. \nWhilst Whitstable is famous for its oysters it also offers great restaurants\, pubs\, beach walks and shopping – all within a stone’s throw from the club! There’s plenty of space to park your boat and if required a great chandlery right next door. \n\nPlease see the Whitstable Yacht Club website for details and link to book. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-national-championship-shared-with-wayfarers/ LOCATION:Whitstable YC\, 3-4 Sea Wall\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 1BX CATEGORIES:Championship,Race ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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:20260526T082704 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;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20250101T144959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T190213Z UID:6648-1746835200-1747007999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Inland Championship at West Oxfordshire SC DESCRIPTION:Wanderer Inland Championship (and Wayfarer Racing) at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club \nSaturday May 10th and Sunday May 11th 2025 \n  \nThe club is located 6 miles from Witney on the B4449.  By comparison to others our lake is smaller which makes for some interesting racing around the marks.  WOSC is a recognised RYA Training Centre.  There are ample slipways and plenty of parking for visitor cars and boats.  There is 24 hour access to the club and the clubhouse which is fully equipped with a kitchen\, bar and changing rooms\, toilets etc.  Visitors can bring campervans\, caravans or camp on the ample grass area from Friday 9th allowing plenty of time for those who wish to rig the night before through to Sunday 11th.  For those that want greater comfort there is a Premier Inn and Travelodge in Witney and of course B&B’s/Airbnb in the local area. \n  \n\n\n\n\nInformation on access\, maps of the lake\, photos etc. can be found on the website at https://www.wosc.org.uk/ or email your local organiser michaelewington@outlook.com.  \n  \nBookings will be made through the club here. Please also email Mike Lewington to let him know if you are coming.  \nFurther information available here in due course \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nNotice of Race\nWOSC Wanderer and Wayfarer Joint Race Meet 2025 URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/weekend-racing-woxsc-25/ LOCATION:West Oxfordshire SC\, Standlake Brook\, Hardwick\, Oxfordshire\, OX29 5AG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WestOxPicture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Lewington":MAILTO:michaellewington@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20250205T183940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T122937Z UID:6824-1743811200-1743983999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:40th Anniversary WEEKEND RACING Shared with Wayfarers DESCRIPTION:A racing event to celebrate our 40th year\, shared with the Wayfarers. Please see the notice of race using the link below\, and entries can be made using the Event link. Note for WCOA Members. Please enter you boat and details as a Wayfarer.  \nNotice of Race \n  URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/40th-anniversary-weekend-racing-shared-with-wayfarers/ LOCATION:Datchet Water SC\, Queen Mother Reservoir Horton Road\, Horton\, Berkshire\, SL3 9NT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Race ORGANIZER;CN="David Bardwell":MAILTO:david.bardwell01@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20241104T203346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T203813Z UID:6599-1740787200-1740873599@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Class Owners’ Association 40th Anniversary Dinner and AGM DESCRIPTION:The Association is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025 with a special event at the RNLI College in Poole. \nThe 2025 AGM will be held\, as well as Afternoon Tea and a special anniversary dinner in the evening. Accommodation is also available in the college for those wishing to stay overnight. \nYou can book your place using the form which can be downloaded using this link: \nWCOA 40th Anniversary Booking Form URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-class-owners-association-40th-anniversary-dinner-and-agm/ LOCATION:RNLI College\, West Quay Road\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 IHZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AGM,Festival ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Renouf":MAILTO:jrenouf57@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T233000 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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:20240928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20240423T100851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T142521Z UID:6031-1727481600-1727654399@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:National Championships 2024 DESCRIPTION:Once again we are the guests of Cotswold Sailing Club for the National Championships. \nEntry to the racing is by free ticket – see below (the cost being covered for members by the Association – Late entries will be charged on the day £10). Competitors’ tents\, caravans and campervans are welcome to stay overnight in the camping field/ lakeside from 5pm on Friday 27th September to Sunday 29th September at £5 per adult per night\, payable in cash to the galley on Sunday 29th July. Please note there is no electric hook up. PLEASE LET THE ORGANISER KNOW IF YOU WILL BE CAMPING. \nThose who wish to partake of the Saturday evening BBQ should purchase a ticket for that also. The cost is £20. \nAll details of the event are contained in the Notice of Race – see below. Please download this and read it carefully. It will also available on the Cotswold SC website in due course. \nBookings are open now and will close at 8am on Tuesday 24th September \n-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- \nNOTICE OF RACE \nWCOA CSC Nationals 28-29 Sept 2024 Notice of Race \nClick on the link above to open the Notice of Race in a new window. \n  \nWhen you get your ticket you will be asked to agree (at checkout) to the following Declaration: \nI confirm that I have read the Notice of Race and event information and confirm that I agree to their provisions\, and that my boat will conform to the requirements therein throughout the event. I confirm that I will race in compliance with the RYA Racing Charter. I declare that I have third party insurance cover in respect of the boat entered above for a minimum of £3\,000\,000 and that the term of this insurance will cover the full period of the event. \nYou will also be asked to agree to the Risk Statement: \nSailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event\, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that: \n\na) they are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves\, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;\nb) they are responsible for the safety of themselves\, their crew\, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;\nc) they accept responsibility for any injury\, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;\nd) their boat is in good order\, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;\ne) the provision of a race management team\, patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;\nf) the provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance\, particularly in extreme weather conditions\, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;\ng) it is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event referred to in the Sailing Instructions and to attend any safety briefing held at the venue; and\nh) their boat is adequately insured\, with cover of at least £3\,000\,000 against third party claims. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/national-championships-2024/ LOCATION:Cotswold SC\, Lake 9\, Cerney Wick Lane\, Cotswold Water Park\, Cirencester\, GL7 5QJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Championship,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Picture4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leonie Milliner":MAILTO:leonie.milliner@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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:20260526T082704 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:20260526T082704 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;VALUE=DATE:20240629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20240229T111014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T170531Z UID:5823-1719619200-1719791999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer Class Open Championship Races DESCRIPTION:Wanderer Open Races at Whitstable Yacht Club 29/30 June 2024 \nFor the Gavin Barr trophy\, safe and enjoyable sailing on the sea\, and the fun of taking part. \n  \n\n\n\n\nDate \n\n\nRace Start \n\n\nHW \n\n\nEvent \n\n\n\n\nSaturday 29th June \n\n\n14.57 \n\n\n19.07 \n\n\nRaces 1 and 2 of series \n\n\n\n\nSaturday evening \n\n\n19.00 \n\n\n  \n\n\nWanderer supper and social evening on the club veranda \n\n\n\n\nSunday 30th June \n\n\n10.15 \n\n\n08.03 \n\n\nFun race from beach to committee boat \n1 or 2 races and prize giving \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n10.57 \n\n\n  \n\n\nRace 3 of series \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nVisitor Wanderer sailors are very welcome at Whitstable YC.\nPlease arrive any time on Friday 28th June or Saturday morning 29th. The race starts allow time on Saturday morning to rig (or look around Whitstable) and departure from early Sunday afternoon. You are welcome to make a long weekend of coming to Whitstable and stay overnight until Monday 1st\nBring your own boat or let us know if you can come as crew or helm for another boat.\nRaces are about 1 hour duration around a course in Whitstable Bay\, plus sailing offshore to and from the committee boat. Club racing is not hugely competitive\, not for Wanderers anyway (!)\, but ensures a well-supported\, safe way to enjoy sailing on the sea with the tides\, breeze and friends.\nVisitor boat entry: £30\, paid by the Wanderer Class Owners’ Association for any boat helmed or crewed by a WCOA member. If you are not a WCOA member and wish to join\, annual membership (from 1st January) is just £22.00. Join by this link to the WCOA website Membership Join – Wanderer Class Owners Association or email the membership secretary at membership@wanderer.org.uk.\nPrizes for the series will include a category for non-Spinnaker boats.\nOn Saturday we will have a supper on the club veranda (indoors if wet); meal choices (to be delivered by a local fish and chip restaurant) and payment to made on Saturday morning registration (cash or direct bank transfer).\nCampervan parking in the club boat compound on the West Quay of the harbour with 24 hour access to club facilities can be arranged free of charge – contact richard.maltby9@gmail.com; the club twin bunk room can be booked through the club office @ £27.50 per person – contact office@wyc.org.uk. Primrose Cottage camp and caravan site overlooking the town can be recommended. Local accommodation includes a Travelodge\, Premier Inn and air B&Bs.\nFor information about Whitstable Yacht Club: Whitstable Yacht Club (wyc.org.uk)\n\n  \nTO VIEW THE NOTICE OF RACE AND TO ENTER YOUR BOAT USE THIS LINK TO WHITSTABLE YACHT CLUB EVENT BOOKINGS:  https://bookwhen.com/wycsailevents \nPLEASE ALSO LET RICHARD MALTBY KNOW YOU ARE COMING. EMAIL richard.maltby9@gmail.com. Tel 07548 752823. \n=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0=0= \nWanderer Class Open Championship Races\, \nfor the Gavin Barr trophy\,\n29th and 30th June 2024\nNOTICE OF RACE\n  \n1.     VENUE AND ORGANISING AUTHORITY\nThe event will be at Whitstable Yacht Club\, 3-4 Sea Wall\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 1BX\, Tel: 01227 272942\, email office@wyc.org.uk. The organising authority is Whitstable Yacht Club (WYC) in conjunction with the Wanderer Class Owners Association (WCOA).   \n2.     RULES & ELIGIBILITY\nRacing will be governed by the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS); the prescriptions of the RYA\, the Wanderer Class Owners’ Association rules\, and the WYC Sailing Instructions for the event. The WYC Sailing Instructions can be found on the WYC website. \nThe following amendments shall be made to the WYC Sailing Instructions for the purpose of this event: \n2.2. The Wanderer entry fee will be £30 per boat. (The fee is paid by WCOA for a boat sailed by a helm or crew who is a current WCOA member.) \n8.2. Wanderer class – Flag W. \n17.1. Varied by Notice of Race para 4. \nParticipants should also note rule 13.1: Starting Intervals of 3-minute intervals shall be used. \n3.     PROGRAMME\nThere will be 4 races. 3 races for the series alongside WYC club racing and one (non-series) fun race. \nSaturday 29th June.  HW is at 19.07.  2 back-to-back races are scheduled. Wanderer class races will take place alongside WYC club racing. 1st Race 14.57. \n10.30    Registration opens.    All participants shall register with WYC. \n13.00    Briefing. \n14.51    The warning signal for the first race on Saturday will not be before this time. \nSunday 30th September.  HW is at 08.03. 2 races are scheduled. \n1st (Fun) Race 10.15: Le Mans Start from the beach; Finish on passing the Committee Boat wherever anchored for the start of the club race and to finish no later than 10.50. \n2nd race\, Start 10.57 alongside WYC club racing. \n4.     SCORING SYSTEM (alongside WYC club racing)\nIf the number of races is curtailed (e.g. due to sea conditions) the event One race alongside club racing shall be completed to constitute a series.  The “Low Points” Scoring system of Appendix A of the RRS will apply. When two races are completed 2 will count. When three races are completed 3 will count. The fun race does not count in the series. \n5.     ADVERTISING:\nThe racing event is designated RRS Category A. \n6.     ENTRY and REGISTRATION\nPlease enter by the Whitstable YC online booking system by clicking: https://bookwhen.com/wycsailevents \nThe entry fee of £30 per boat is payable to Whitstable Yacht Club. Entry fees are paid by the Wanderer Class Owners Association for any boat sailed by a current WCOA member.   \nEntries may also be taken on the day at Registration. As well as registering\, for safety reasons entrants shall also complete the Declaration (signing on) sheet by the course board before going afloat\, and shall sign in on coming ashore. \n7.     COURSES\nCourses will be set in Whitstable Bay. Competitors should allow sufficient time to sail out to the start. \n8.     ACCOMMODATION AND SOCIAL\nN.B.   A bunkroom is available at the club.   Please book through the club office at office@wyc.org.uk or phone: 01227 272942. Free campervan parking is available in the club compound on the harbour west quay. Please contact the organiser\, Richard Maltby. \nOn Saturday 29th June there will be an evening supper on the club veranda (19.00 – 21.00). Suppers also need to be booked in advance by the club’s online booking system to know numbers in advance. https://bookwhen.com/wycsailevents. Meal choices and payment are to be made on Saturday morning at registration. The supper is open to event helpers and friends as well as to race sailors.  \n9.     PRIZES\nThe Gavin Barr trophy\, runner up trophy\, 1st non spinnaker boat prize\, Start as You Mean to Go On trophy\, fun race prize and other prizes will be awarded according to the number of entries\, at the discretion of the Race Committee. \n10.  RISK STATEMENT:\nSailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event\, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that: \n\nthey are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves\, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;\nthey are responsible for the safety of themselves\, their crew\, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;\nthey accept responsibility for any injury\, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;\ntheir boat is in good order\, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;\nthe provision of a race management team\, patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;\nthe provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance\, particularly in extreme weather conditions\, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;\nit is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event referred to in the Sailing Instructions and to attend any safety briefing held at the venue; and\ntheir boat is adequately insured\, with cover of at least £3\,000\,000 against third party claims.\n\n12.  FURTHER INFORMATION:\nFor information about Whitstable Yacht Club and directions to the venue please use this link to the club website Whitstable Yacht Club (wyc.org.uk) \nContact Richard Maltby\, richard.maltby9@gmail.com\, 07548 752823. Or\, contact Whitstable Yacht Club\, office@wyc.co.uk\, (Mondays) 01227 272942. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-class-open-championship-races/ LOCATION:Whitstable YC\, 3-4 Sea Wall\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 1BX CATEGORIES:Championship,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WCOA_NC_cover.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:20260526T082704 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;VALUE=DATE:20240525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20231027T153609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T143340Z UID:5284-1716595200-1716767999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:WCOA Races at Grafham Water DESCRIPTION:This year the WCOA Inland Races are being held at Grafham Water SC on the weekend of 25th & 26th May 2024. \nPlease click the link to see the Notice of Race –  gwsc-wanderer open -2024-v1 \n \nThe event is open to all Wanderer Class boats. To join the Class Association go to: https://www.wanderer.org.uk/membership-login/membership-join/?v=79cba1185463 \n \nEligible boats may enter the event by completing the online entry form at https://webcollect.org.uk/grafham/category/open-events-1\n \nPlease see the Notice of Race and contact Colin Gilbert at colingilbertcl@gmail.comto let him know that you are coming. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/grafham-water-2024/ LOCATION:Grafham Water SC\, Perry\, Huntingdon\, Cambridgeshire\, PE28 0BU CATEGORIES:Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Picture4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Gilbert":MAILTO:colingilbertcl@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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:20260526T082704 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;VALUE=DATE:20240420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20231102T092306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T110118Z UID:5314-1713571200-1713743999@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Weekend Racing at West Oxfordshire SC DESCRIPTION:Wanderer and Wayfarer Racing at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club \nSaturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st \n  \nThis would have been the 7th joint event however having cancelled 2020 and 2021 due to COVID\, 2024 will be the 5th year everyone gathers for this joint event.  The club is located 6 miles from Witney on the B4449.  By comparison to others our lake is smaller which makes for some interesting racing around the marks.  WOSC is a recognised RYA Training Centre.  There are ample slipways and plenty of parking for visitor cars and boats.  There is 24 hour access to the club and the clubhouse which is fully equipped with a kitchen\, bar and changing rooms\, toilets etc.  Visitors can bring campervans\, caravans or camp on the ample grass area from Friday 19th allowing plenty of time for those who wish to rig the night before through to Sunday 21st.  For those that want greater comfort there is a Premier Inn and Travelodge in Witney and of course B&B’s/Airbnb in the local area. \n  \n\n\n\n\nAn entry fee of £35.00 is payable on the day or on the club web site. The fee will be paid by the Wanderer Class Owners’ Association for a boat having a helm or crew that is a paid up member. \nThere will be three races on the Saturday starting at 1200 and two back to back races on the Sunday from 1000 to allow visitors to travel home in good time.  On both Saturday and Sunday morning bacon/sausage rolls will be available at a small cost. Lunch at £4 will be available on Saturday and Sunday at  for club racers and of course visitors. For those that wish\, the club organises the delivery of a curry on Saturday night\, cost £15 and the bar will be open! \n  \nInformation on access\, maps of the lake\, photos etc. can be found on our website at https://www.wosc.org.uk/ or email your local organiser michaelewington@outlook.com.  \n  \nBookings are made through the club website. Please also email Mike Lewington to let him know if you are coming.  \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nPlease use this direct link for on-line registration and for booking camping: https://www.wosc.org.uk/event-5631031/Registration.  \nThe registration link can also be found on the West Oxfordshire SC event page:   https://www.wosc.org.uk/event-5631031.  \n  \nNOTICE OF RACE\nWanderer and Wayfarer Joint Race Meeting\nWest Oxfordshire Sailing Club\, Witney Saturday 20th / Sunday 21st April 2024\n———————– o0o ———————– \nEntries are invited for the 2024 Wanderer and Wayfarer Joint Race Meeting. \nOrganised by \nWEST OXFORDSHIRE SAILING CLUB\n———————– o0o ———————– \n\nRules: The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021 – 2024\, the Prescriptions of the Royal Yachting Association\, Class Rules and West Oxfordshire Sailing Club’s Sailing Instructions. Racing Rules 27.1 and 40 will be changed to the effect that buoyancy aids are required. The changes will appear in full in the Sailing Instructions. Competitors should note that West Oxfordshire Sailing Club implements the RYA Racing Competitors will be required to undertake to sail in compliance with the Charter\, which can be found at the front of the RYA rule book and at the point of event entry.\nEligibility & Entry: The regatta is open to all boats of the Wayfarer and Wanderer classes. Crews may enter by completing the entry form from 09h30 on the morning of the event.\nEntry Fee: An entry fee of £35.00 is payable on the day or on the club web\nSchedule: A competitors’ briefing will be held in front of the club balcony at 11h00.The regatta will be five races of approximately 60-minutes’ duration\, with four to count. Start times will be approximately as follows :-\n\n1st Race Sat 12h00 \n2nd Race Sat 14h00 \n3rd Race Sat 15h30 \n4th Race Sun 10h00 (back to back) \n5th Race Sun 11h00 \n  \nThe scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race is 11h55. \nIf more than 20 (twenty) entries (for each fleet) are received then flights may be organized. In this case\, the regatta will be five races of approximately 50-minutes’ duration\, with four to count. The second flight start times will be five minutes after those of the first flight for each fleet. \n\nSailing Instructions: The Sailing Instructions are available on the club website: wosc.org.uk. Additional copies will be made available at the time of entry.\nIf the number of races is curtailed (e.g. due to the weather) then one completed race Will constitute a series\, no discard if there are two races\, and one discard for three or more races\n\n\nPrizes: There will be prizes awarded for 1st – 3rd places. Other spot prizes may be awarded depending on the size of the entry.\nRisk Statement\n\nRule 4 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.” \nSailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore involves an element of risk. By taking part in any of the events covered by this notice of race\, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that: \n\nThey are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves\, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event;\nThey are responsible for the safety of themselves\, their crew\, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;\nThey accept responsibility for any injury\, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;\nTheir boat is in good order\, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;\nThe provision of a race management team\, patrol boats\, umpires and other officials and volunteers by the organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;\nThe provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance\, particularly in extreme weather conditions\, as can be practically provided in the\n\n\nInsurance: Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of at least £ 2\,000\,000 or the equivalent.\n\n  \n———————– o0o ———————– \n  \nFurther Information:\n  \nHot food will be available to purchase at breakfast and during the lunch break on both race days and dinner will be available on the Saturday evening at extra cost. The club hopes to have a music on the Saturday night\, details to follow. Please note that on-site camping will be available on the Friday and Saturday nights. Please book this in advance. \nWanderers\nFor further information about the please contact Michael Lewington michaellewington@outlook.com or by phone on 07711 283306\, \nWayfarers \nFor further information about the please contact Leslie Burton at les@leslieburton.co.uk or by phone on 07802 423930 or view the club website at www.wosc.org.uk. URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/weekend-racing-at-west-oxfordshire-sc/ LOCATION:West Oxfordshire SC\, Standlake Brook\, Hardwick\, Oxfordshire\, OX29 5AG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WestOxPicture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Lewington":MAILTO:michaellewington@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T140000 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20231027T151307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T154026Z UID:5277-1708777800-1708783200@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:AGM 2024 DESCRIPTION:The 2024 AGM will take place on Saturday 24th February 2024 at The Farnborough International Exhibition Centre during the RYA Dinghy Show. \nFull details will be published in the next edition of the Wanderer magazine. \n* No tickets are required for the AGM; access to the Wanderer AGM room is free on entry to the Farnborough International centre. Tickets for the Dinghy Show can be obtained from the RYA in advance or on arrival – free tickets are available in advance for RYA members. \nMore information on the Dinghy Show can be found in the RYA Website. \n  URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/agm-2024/ LOCATION:RYA Dinghy Show\, Farnborough International Exhibition Centre\, Farnbourough\, Hampshire\, GU14 6TQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AGM,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Wanderer-Logo.svg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 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:20230902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230904 DTSTAMP:20260526T082704 CREATED:20230731T100429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T100429Z UID:5048-1693612800-1693785599@www.wanderer.org.uk SUMMARY:Wanderer National Championship Races DESCRIPTION:Details\nThe Wanderer National Championship Races are to be sailed for the WCOA Ian Proctor trophy\, the Gavin Barr trophy. the WCOA Shepherd Runner-Up trophy\, the first all-female boat\, the Start as You Mean to Go On cannon\, and other prizes. \nThe Nationals follow the WandererEast cruising event\, 30th August – 1st September\, cruising from Whitstable YC in the Swale estuary and creeks. WandererEast participants are welcome to enter for the Nationals. \nSaturday 2nd September. 2 races are scheduled\, back to back. The event will take place alongside WYC club racing. 1st Race 14.00\n10.30 Registration opens. All participants shall register with the WYC.\n12.00 Briefing\n13.54 The warning signal for the first race on Saturday will not be before this time. \nSunday 3rd September. 2 races are sailed alongside WYC club racing. 1 st Race 14.00 \nDiscard. In the event of all 4 races being sailed\, the lowest score of a boat will be discarded. \nThe entry fee of £30 per boat is payable to Whitstable Yacht Club. For members of the Wanderer Class Owners’ Association the entry fee is paid by the Class Association. The WCOA will also pay for the entry fee of any WYC approved members under the age of 21 sailing the club Wanderer. \nAccommodation. To hire the club twin bed room\, please email the club office at office@wyc.org.uk or phone 01227 272942; or for any matters including campervan parking and accommodation in Whitstable contact the event organiser Richard Maltby (details below). \nFor full information about Whitstable Yacht Club please visit the web site at www.wyc.org.uk \nWanderer Nationals Notice of Race 2023\nFor the Notice of Race please click here \n\nTickets \nTickets are available from this link at a cost of £30 for non-association members and £0 for members (the association pays for member entry fees) \n\nSaturday evening supper: On the club veranda at 6.30 pm – 3 choices of Scandinavian\ncuisine (fish\, chicken\, vegetarian) and dessert @ £18.00. \nWe are delighted that our volunteer Scandinavian chef member\, Hanne Mallinen-Scott\, has again kindly volunteered to offer a two course Scandinavian meal for the Wanderer event. The price reflects the cost of locally sourced food and the two paid helpers Hanne needs to see to all the preparation and service. Book your tickets for choice of main course with dessert included. The meal will be taken on the club veranda and/or dining room\, with acoustic music by husband Jeremy Scott\, captain of the WYC cruiser class. Given a fine evening\, looking out across the bay we will also be treated to a a stunning Whitstable sunset.\nChoices\n– Scandinavian style Salmon with potatoes and cucumber pickles\n– Finnish chicken meatballs with creamy sauce and mash plus greens\n– Mushroom and barley risotto with lemony tender stem broccoli\n+ Desert: Summer berry cream gateau \n \nWhitstable Yacht Club looks forward to welcoming back everyone who has come to sail on our waters before and we hope more Wanderer sailors will come and enjoy this year’s championship\, not least as Gavin Barr put it\, the boat finishing an honourable 39th. \nFor more information about Whitstable Yacht Club and directions to the venue please use this link: Whitstable Yacht Club (wyc.org.uk)\nWCOA Event Contact – Richard Maltby\, tel 07548 752823\, email: richard.maltby9@gmail.com URL:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/event/wanderer-national-championship-races/ LOCATION:Whitstable YC\, 3-4 Sea Wall\, Whitstable\, Kent\, CT5 1BX CATEGORIES:Championship,Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanderer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WCOA_NC_cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Matlby":MAILTO:richard.maltby9@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR