Wayfarer

A large, stable dinghy for family sailing and long trips, which has even been sailed across the North Sea.

Frank Dye sailed his Wayfarer from Scotland to Iceland and to Norway. The dinghy became one of the most used by sailing schools.

Materials: Wood and later fibreglass; sloop-rigged dinghy

Manufacture: Built in Britain and North America.

The broad, roomy hull.

The low rig with jib and mainsail.

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