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2026 Events – save the dates NOW!

A full calendar of events for both racing and cruising has been put together for 2026. You can see the dates shown below. They will be added to our events…

Wanderer Scotland – Tighnabruaich

Some photos and a map showing where we sailed to from the Wanderer Event at Tighnabruaich last weekend. Thanks to the Sailing School for hosting us, providing safety boat cover…

Racing at Whitstable YC

Wanderer Class Owners’ Association (WCOA) Open Races at Whitstable Yacht Club, 29th and 30th June 2024 for the Gavin Barr trophy by Amanda Tickner, Elizabeth Doggart and Richard Maltby. In…

WandererWest 24

Wanderer West: June 2024 by Andrew Powell (abridged) Well, here I am again, writing about the fabulous time we had in Cornwall at Wanderer West. For three consecutive years we…

Races at Grafham Water

Races at Grafham Water Sailing Club, May 25th and 26th 2024, by Dave Bardwell The Wanderer fleet gathered for their inaugural Open Meeting at Grafham Water Sailing Club over the…

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WandererFest 2023

Report by John Renouf assisted by Lindsay and Neil Weatherley At the new location this year of Mengeham Rythe SC, Hayling Island, everyone taking part was given the option of…
Wanderers Race Monday - Arnside behind

Arnside Wanderer Event – August 2022

The second Arnside Wanderer Event took place on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th August. Wanderers Race Monday – Arnside behind Arnside is located in Cumbria at the top of Morecambe…

West Oxfordshire Race Report 2022

Report from Adam Wickenden It’s not usually this windy here they claimed.     Hmmmm. The Wanderer fleet heard the same thing last time they were at WOSC when Storm…

The Nut At the End of the Tiller

Paul Yeadon recounts his memories of Gavin. Gavin Barr’s son, Tim and I met at Reading University a mere 43 years ago where we became firm friends, sailing in various…

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For Sale or Wanted

W1397 for sale

July 31, 2025

Anglo Marine 1998. Silver grey deck/Oxford Blue Two Tone Hull One owner from new (all original paperwork available). Only sailed lightly for four seasons. Otherwise garaged to date. Combi trailer

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W1835 For Sale

June 15, 2025

Hartley Race 1835. Very good condition. Many additions including trailer, undercover, second spinnaker, Spinfast spinnaker halyard, adjustable toestraps, halyard bags, etc.  

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W1851 For Sale

April 22, 2025

 Wanderer Cruiser Sailing Dinghy 2023, Sail 1851 2023 , less than 2 years old and in showroom condition. Only sailed a few times I am afraid. £18000 new price as

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W1844 For Sale

April 22, 2025

Stunning 2022 Hartley Wanderer for sail. The boat has been lightly used and is as new! The boat has a spacious self-draining cockpit and is fitted with many factory upgrades;

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W1751 For Sale

February 4, 2025

Wanderer No 1751. A 2015 Hartley boat in very good condition with the following options: Furling jib, Slab reefing main, Centre mainsheet, Spinnaker, Aft rear seats, rear storage box, Rudder

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