2026 Wayfarer Mid-Winters & US Nationals
Come to balmy Florida they say. Indeed the Wayfarer Midwinters has always been a wonderful respite in the middle of winter. Sailors from near and far came down for…
The humble trailer
Happy New Year! Its 21 days to Mid-Winters. 190 days to the North American CruiseRally, according to the USWA calendar which is, we hope, perfectly up to date. If not…
Jim Cook One Design Closes out the Year
The Jim Cook One Design was nothing less than excellent racing. The conditions were light, consistent, with significant shifts. That said, the Race Committee worked hard to set the course…
Loch Lomond 2026 Cruise
2026 International Wayfarer Rally in Scotland — Registration Open!
Plans for the 2026 rally in Loch Lomond, Scotland have just been finalized and registration is now open through November 30 when deposits will be required. Places are limited to…
2026 North American Cruising Rally
Almost time to Book!! DO NOT MISS IT! The annual rally will be at Wellesley Island State Park (New York) in the 1,000 Islands July 18- 25, 2026. Camping reservations open…
Old Patch on Tomales Bay
W153: Old Patch: Restored and Racing
Stuart Engle, who sails on the Oakland/Alameda estuary, purchased W153, Old Patch, a year ago. The boat needed extensive restoration. She is back on the water in fine form. This…
KODAK Digital Still Camera
Paul and Dawn Miller Win 2025 Watertribe UltraMarathon in W971
KODAK Digital Still Camera Dawn and Paul’s Florida UltraMarathon While chilling out at Lake Eustis Sailing Club during the Midwinters, Richard innocently asked Dawn what our next event would be.…
Cruising Rallies
International and regional cruise opportunities are on the cruising page. Check out the upcoming opportunities for international Cruising rallies - some close to home and some in Europe. Start planning…
Jim Heffernan Honored with The Jim Cook Plaque
In 2023 Jim Cook worked hard to get the Wayfarers included in the Helly Hansen one design regatta in Annapolis. Sadly, Jim did not make that Regatta and in his name…