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The Mariner is a 19 foot laminated fibergrlass sloop first manufactured by George O'Day in 1963 , and currently produced by Stuart Marine. Over 4,000 boats have been constructed. The US Mariner Class Association was founded in 1966 to keep the boat safe, encourage its use as a family boat, and maintain the Mariner as an economical one design class. The association remains very active, eight Fleet Captains. Local sailing activities are coordinated by the Fleet Captains and include both cruising and racing. Additionally, the class has six geographic area contacts that are committed to growing their fleets. A National Championship Regatta is held annually that provides an opportunity for members to test their racing skills and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Mariner sailors.For more information, read the Mariner Wikipedia article.