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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.
Officers & Members of the Committee
President
A. Wilkins SCYC
Vice President
C. Walker WYC​
Past President
​C. Campbell TBSC
Committee
A. Berry TBSC
G. Earp WYC
A.Glover TBSC
N.B. Morgan SCYC
I. Ralli WYC
S. Royle TBSC
B. Shillinglaw WYC
J.Sykes TBSC
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Hon. Secretary and Treasurer
T. Royle TBSC
Official Measurer
M. Mills WYC
Station Measurers
Abersoch Nigel Morgon
Trearddur Bay John Sykes
Wallasey Mike Mills
Hon. Auditor
R.M.Withinshaw
Authorised Boatbuilder
Classic Sailboats Ltd.
Official Sailmakers
North Sails
Sanders Sails