Wanderer Tag: Cruising

WandererWest 2026

For 2026 WandererWest returns to Coastland in Mylor for another great few days of cruising the Carrick Roads and beyond. The organised event runs from Tuesday 16 June with full day sailing on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and departing on Saturday 20 June. Based 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. The area is a beautiful place to sail with many lovely destinations in easy reach.   The booking process has changed for 2026 in that bookings will be made direct with

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October 26, 2025 No Comments

Wanderer North 2025 (Derwentwater)

Wanderer North – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 Derwentwater Marina, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RF Enjoy 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. We 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. Booking for your boat is through the Marina’s website.  https://derwentwatermarina.co.uk/product/short-stay-shore-storage-dinghys-up-to-16ft/   The cost of a week’s dinghy storage and launching which would cover the weekend is £80.    If 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.   Booking a

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February 12, 2025 No Comments

WandererFest 2023

This is the premier event of the Wanderer calendar attracting a large number of members and being held this year at a new venue – Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club – in Chichester Harbour. Come for a day or two or stay for the complete event.

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March 26, 2023 No Comments

Wanderer (North) Ullswater

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.   Bookings   The 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

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January 16, 2023 No Comments

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