A Thumbnail History
of the
Wayfarer
in North America and the world
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the 1950's
..... .....
1957
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  • Ian Proctor completes design of Wayfarer
1958
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  • W makes January début at London Boat Show
  • Croce & Lofthouse introduce W to Canada at Canadian National Exhibition
  • début: George Blanchard joins Wayfarers in W283, BONNIE
1959
  • Canadian Wayfarer Owners’ Association formed on Sept. 15th
  • fleets at Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club, Ashbridges Bay YC & Island YC (Toronto), Baie d’Urfé YC (Montreal), North Bay and Brockville
.....
the 1960's