Wanda is a 1961 Cheverton Caravel Mk II, built of strip-planked African mahogany. Known as the 'English Folkboat', the Caravels were designed and built by David Cheverton at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
A classic 5 ton sloop, with a 1989 Vetus 10hp inboard diesel engine. She sails beautifully, and the long keel means she is stable and easy to handle.
Wanda's voyage 'home' to the Solent was written-up by the previous co-owner in Classic Boat - I can provide this and other Caravel articles on request. See https://www.cheverton.org.uk/caravel.html for more on the Carav...
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