⛵ Sailboat

Denys Rayner

1908 – 1967

WW II naval hero, and, among many other accomplishments, developer of the 'bilge keel' type small yachts, and founder of Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. which, for a time, became Britain's most successful yacht building company. Rayner was the author of 'Escort: the Battle of the Atlantic', his recounting of his war experiences, the sailing guide books, 'Safety in Small Craft' (1961), 'Small Boat Sailing'(1962), and a number of novels.

Designs (6)

Name LOA (ft) First Built Last Built Rig
NOMAD 22 (WESTERLY) 22.25 1967 1969 Masthead Sloop
WESTCOASTER 20 20 1960 — Gunter
WESTERLY 22 22.25 1963 1967 Gunter
WESTERLY 25 25.08 1964 1969 Masthead Sloop
WESTERLY 30 30.16 1966 1969 Masthead Sloop
WINDRUSH 25 (WESTERLY) 25.08 1966 1968 Masthead Sloop