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Welcome to West Lancs!

Join our sailing family!

We’re open to visitors who want to enquire about membership on most Wednesdays and Saturdays 11.00 – 15.00 – please come and talk to us!


We welcome all ages and abilities in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Build confidence, develop skills, stay active and make new friends. Get involved in club life—whether its sailing, racing, learning, teaching, or volunteering. 


Come and give it a go—we’d love to have you on board!

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Latest news

Members' Autumn Gathering on Thursday 16th October

Come to the Club and celebrate our West Lancs Sailing Family ! Members are invited to the  Autumn Gathering including a family-friendly buffet at 18.00 for 18.30 on Thursday 16 th  October. There is no charge and a complimentary drink on arrival! There will be a photo presentation and live blues  music at 19.30 by  More »

1 Oct 2025

Press Release: West Lancashire Yacht Club Announces Winners of the 24-Hour Dinghy Race 2025

This year's WLYC  24 Hour Dinghy Race has come to an exciting close, with the National Firefly Association crowned champions after 24 hours of relentless, non-stop racing on Southport's Marine Lake at West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC). Held over the weekend of 13th-14th September 2025 , the event brought together sailors and supporters from across the UK. Teams battled through day and night, showcasing endurance, strategy, and More »

18 Sep 2025

Press Release: We're Ready for Southport's 24 Hour Dinghy Race!

Come to West Lancs Yacht Club and be part of the excitement!  Click here for the PRESS RELEASE   This weekend ( 13-14 September 2024 ) we welcome back sailors from across the UK for the WLYC 24 Hour  Race on Southport's Marine Lake and this year it's bigger than ever. With over 60 teams entered More »

9 Sep 2025

Enjoy the Southport Air Show and Club BBQ on Saturday 30th August

All members of West Lancs and their guests are invited to enjoy a BBQ and the spectacle of the Southport Air Show on Saturday 30th August. There will be a children's menu as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The bar will be open. Junior sailing and Handicap Racing will happen at the usual times. Access to the Club is via Fairway, More »

22 Aug 2025

Upcoming events

Oct 8

11:00am - Let's Launch!

The Club is open to members 7 days a
Oct 11

9:00am - Adult Training

Oct 11

10:00am - Junior Sailing

Oct 11

11:00am - Let's Launch!

Social Sailing The Club supports social sailing
Oct 11

2:00pm - Handicap Racing

Autumn Series
Oct 12

9:00am - Adult Training

Oct 12

10:00am - RC Sailing

Autumn Series
Oct 14

1:00pm - RC Sailing

Autumn Series
Oct 15

11:00am - Let's Launch!

The Club is open to members 7 days a

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