Cambridge University Cruising Club

In addition, member George Cockshott designed the 'International' 12 Foot Dinghy, which is still raced competitively.

Peter Scott (later Sir Peter) added to his sailing successes by becoming a champion of wildfowl preservation and painting – and also found time to be President of the IYRU (now World Sailing) for 1955–69.

Air Commodore Charles Nance (some biographical details are available on the web)[3] played a role in the investigation of rotor ships in the 1980s (see the publication 'Windship Technology'[4]).

Ian Walker led the winning team in the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race amongst other successes, and now heads yachting development at the UK Royal Yachting Association.

The CUCrC remains a major force in UK team racing, winning the British Universities team racing[5] championships 3 times in 2014-16 and finishing runner-up 3 times in 2017–19.