Ian Porter started sailing
Wayfarers at the age of eleven and by his mid- teens started to
race within this class. He also worked at a local sailing school
to earn pocket money to spend on his boat and was always out
sailing on every day and weekend when he was not studying.
Since
this time, he has gone onto win numerous World and National
Sailing Championships in a large variety of classes. These wins
include the principle trophies in the Wayfarer, Osprey and
Wanderer classes as well as countless Area titles.
As
a result of this success he has run training camps through the
The vast amount of experience in sailing, teaching, racing,
building and repairing boats is available to all customers
to aid the enjoyment and use of their sailing dinghy
Ian Porter Sales Ltd is one of the longest established and most respected dinghy and small keelboat builders in the United kingdom. A recent re-organisation has seen Ian Porter form a South Coast outlet for Hartley Laminates and their range of dinghies. With the benefit of over 40 years involvement in various class boats and numerous championship titles behind him, customers can be sure that the reputation previously achieved will be maintained.
Mouldings are obtained from Derby and fitted out and completed to owners specification. We are therefore able to offer:
Extensive
range of models.
South
coast outlet for Wayfarers, Wanderers, Gulls, Osprey,
Supernova, Optimist and kestrel.
Manufacture
of a range of Rigid Inflatable Boats.
Repair
and refurbishment service.
Brokerage
service for existing owners of boats within the range.
Part
exchange service for owners wishing to trade within the
range.
Suppliers
to many major schools and institutions.
Ian Porter Sales Ltd is one of the longest established and most respected dinghy and small keelboat builders in the United kingdom. A recent re-organisation has seen Ian Porter form a South Coast outlet for Hartley Laminates and their range of dinghies. With the benefit of over 40 years involvement in various class boats and numerous championship titles behind him, customers can be sure that the reputation previously achieved will be maintained.
Mouldings are obtained from Derby and fitted out and completed to owners specification. We are therefore able to offer:
Extensive
range of models.South
coast outlet for Wayfarers, Wanderers, Gulls, Osprey,
Supernova, Optimist and kestrel.Manufacture
of a range of Rigid Inflatable Boats.Repair
and refurbishment service.Brokerage
service for existing owners of boats within the range.Part
exchange service for owners wishing to trade within the
range.Suppliers
to many major schools and institutions.