Our Boats
	A group of Weyfarers rowing through Eton
	What's a touring boat? Weyfarers currently has three"C" type gigs, which are widely used on the continent for touring rowing and teaching beginners. They are wider and more stable than racing boats, whilst having the same "feel" and requiring similar technique to row. Two of our boats are coxed quad sculls and the other a coxed double scull. One of the quads can also be rigged as a coxles quintuple scull. The "official" specification of a coxed quad "C" gig is as follows: Length 11 metres Width 80 cm at the widest point Weight approx 80 kg This is about 20 kg heavier than a racing four, but can still be lifted by 4 strong or 6 average people. A reasonably competent crew can average 10 km per hour, and of course, there's plenty of room for spare kit and refreshments. Our boats come from the following manufacturers: BBG Berlin (Germany) Schellenbacher (Austria - no website) Lambrechtsen & Meijer (Holland) - subsequently taken over by Wiersma We have just ordered two more boats from BBG, which will have both sculling and rowing riggers. These should arrive in the summer of 2007. We also have the use of a "D" Class touring double which is privately owned but rarely used by its owners. Other boats We have two elderly but serviceable Aylings coxed fours, "Carried Awey" for ladies and "Make Wey" for chaps (Make Wey being a slightly larger boat and fitted with big shoes), for members who prefer racing style boats. We can also use selected Weybridge Rowing Club boats when they are not in use by their members. The late Pat Sherwin left us four Eton Whiffs, which are stable single sculls and ideal for beginners. They require some refurbishment, but should be usable by this summer