Wayfarer
The Wayfarer dinghy was designed by Ian Proctor in 1957 and in the subsequent 60+ years has acquired an unrivalled reputation as a tough and seaworthy cruising dinghy, yet at the same time being responsive and rewarding to race. he UK Wayfarer Association was founded a year later, in 1958.
There is probably 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. With a Wayfarer you can do it all
- Learn to sail
- Day-sail with the children
- Cruise the river
- Race with spinnakers, at UTSC or at open, national and international events with one of the most competitive fleets around
Wayfarer Vital Statistics
| Dimension | Metric | Imperial |
| Length | 4.827 metres | 15 ft 10 in |
| Beam | 1.855 metres | 6 ft 1 in |
| Draft | 0.203 metres | 8 in |
| Draft with centreboard down | 1.169 metres | 3 ft 10 in |
| Hull Weight (minimum) | 169 kg | 372 lb |
| Mainsail area | 8.83 sq metres | 95 sq ft |
| Genoa area | 4.27 sq. metres | 46 sq ft |
| Jib area | 2.78 sq. metres | 30 sq ft |
| Spinnaker area | 13.5 sq metres | 145 sq ft |
For further details please contact the Wayfarer Association
Last updated 00:15 on 24 October 2025
