Gavin Barr Trophy Race 2021

Whitstable YC 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable, Kent

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. There is high tide racing on the Saturday followed by the legendary WYC barbecue at the side of the verandah Sunday’s cruise, usually…

Gavin Barr Trophy Race 2022

Whitstable YC 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable, Kent

June 25 / 26 - Race for the Gavin Barr Trophy in Whitstable. Hosted by the YC on the tidal waters of the Thames Estuary.

Free

Inland Championships 2023

Cotswold SC Lake 9, Cerney Wick Lane, Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester, United Kingdom

Once again we are the guests of Cotswold Sailing Club for the Inland Championships. Entry to the racing is by free ticket - see below (the cost being covered for members by the Association). Competitors’ tents, caravans and campervans are welcome to stay overnight in the camping field/ lakeside from 5pm on Thursday 29th May…

Free – £15.50

Weekend Racing at West Oxfordshire SC

West Oxfordshire SC Standlake Brook, Hardwick, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Wanderer and Wayfarer Racing at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club Saturday April 20th and Sunday April 21st   This 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…

WCOA Races at Grafham Water

Grafham Water SC Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

This year the WCOA Inland Races are being held at Grafham Water SC on the weekend of 25th & 26th May 2024. Please click the link to see the Notice of Race -  gwsc-wanderer open -2024-v1   The 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    Eligible boats…

National Championships 2024

Cotswold SC Lake 9, Cerney Wick Lane, Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester, United Kingdom

Once again we are the guests of Cotswold Sailing Club for the National Championships. Entry 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…

Free – £20.00

Wanderer Inland Championship at West Oxfordshire SC

West Oxfordshire SC Standlake Brook, Hardwick, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Wanderer Inland Championship (and Wayfarer Racing) at West Oxfordshire Sailing Club Saturday May 10th and Sunday May 11th 2025   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. …

Races at Royal Harwich Yacht Club

Royal Harwich Yacht Club Marina Road, Woolverstone, Suffolk, United Kingdom

A new event and venue for the Wanderer racing calendar with thanks to the current national champion, Mike Clayton, at his home club.   Sailing instructions are here: Smugglers SI 2025 final Notice of race is here: Smugglers NOR 2025 final More information and entry is on the club website at https://royalharwichyachtclub.org.uk/product/the-smugglers-trophy-26-27-july-2025/

Wanderer Scottish Open Championship at Cramond Boat Club Edinburgh

Cramond Boat Club Riverside, Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

  Inaugural Scottish Open Championship and Cruising Event 8th-10th August 2025 This 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…