Helm: Ted Gadd
Club: Hayling Island SC
Age: 50+
Crew: Wendy Gadd
Club: Hayling Island SC
Age: 50+
Worlds Experience:
1995: 24th
1992: 31st
1983: 14th
Worlds Experience:
1995: 24th
1992: 31st
1983: 14th
Sailing History: Learnt to sail in 1973. Bought Wayfarer 1720 in 1974,  named it Walloping Window Blind from Frankie Laine song A Capital Ship. Sailed with Wendy in Nationals at HISC in 1974 which was combined with the first Worlds. Bought W7699 in 1995, we have raced her regularly since then.
Sailing History: similar to Ted's.  Bought a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) last year.
When not sailing: Electronics Engineer now retired.
Involved in DIY,  voluntary hospital driving,  local choir and dancing.
When not sailing: Now retired.  Enjoy decorating, line dancing, ballroom dancing and playing bridge.
Family: 3 grown-up children,  4 grandchildren - Claire 7, Barnaby 6, George 5 and Dominic 4