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The Seabird Half Rater is the oldest one design class still sailing in Britain. It is a 20 ft carvel planked sailing boat, with a design dating back to 1898. As of the 2025 season there have been 101 built [up to No.108].

The class has a Portsmouth Yardstick of 1229.

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Officers & Members of the Committee

President

C.Campbell TBSC

Vice President

A.Wilkins SCYC

Past President

I.M. Ralli WYC

Committee

A. Berry TBSC

G. Earp WYC

A.Glover TBSC

N.B. Morgan SCYC

S. Royle TBSC

B. Shillinglaw WYC

J.Sykes TBSC

C. Walker WYC

Hon. Secretary and Treasurer

T. Royle TBSC

Official Measurer

M. Mills WYC

Hon. Auditor

R.M.Withinshaw

Authorised Boatbuilder

Classic Sailboats Ltd.

Official Sailmakers

North Sails

Sanders Sails