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Fishers Green Sailing Club - Wayfarer

What's a Wayfarer?

The Wayfarer dinghy was designed by Ian Proctor in 1957 and has since acquired an unrivalled reputation as a tough and seaworthy cruising dinghy, yet at the same time being responsive and rewarding to race. Probably there is no other centreboard boat in the world which combines these qualities as happily; it is this great versatility that makes her so outstanding as a racing and cruising boat.


Since the Wayfarer was originally designed there have been improvements in materials and production techniques which have lead to a variety of different versions all sharing the same hull shape and sail plan. 

Wayfarers at FGSC

There are several Wayfarers at FGSC, occasionally participating in handicap races and FGSC has supported the class with recent Open Meetings. Wayfarers are a popular choice for those cruising or looking for racing without to many dramas. Having a huge cockpit, stern sheeting and an easily-handled sail plan, the Wayfarer is ideal for all standards of sailor.

Key Figures

  • Ideal crew weight:

  • Portsmouth Yardstick handicap:
  • Hull weight: 169kg (hull only) .