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Heavy weather, 24 hours, non-stop sailing
Team RYA took part in the WLYC 24 Hour Race this year to mark their 150th anniversary. Click here to watch their eventful story on video. Read the latest edition of the RYA Magazine to find out more.
Published 2:45pm on 14 Dec 2025
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Join our NYE Party!
West Lancs New Years Eve Party! Tuesday 31st December 19:30 for 20:00 Party wear dress to impress! Enjoy a fabulous four-course buffet, plus a glass of bubbly at midnight Live music & dancing with acoustic band Fourtune £35 adults | £20 U19s Sign up in the Clubhouse
Published 5:58pm on 10 Dec 2025
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'Let's Launch!' Christmas Special
Our collaborative Christmas lunch for members is being organised by Eleanor for Wednesday 10th December. Sail from 10.00 and lunch from 13.00. Everyone welcome - bring a contribution! Please contact Eleanor by 3rd December.
Published 1:29pm on 28 Nov 2025
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West Lancs Flagship Event Showcased in Sailing Today Magazine
Our flagship event, the WLYC 24 Hour Race, has featured in the December print edition of Sailing Today! You can read the online version here . We're proud to have our event showcased as one of the most popular, challenging team events on the dinghy scene.
Published 11:43am on 24 Nov 2025
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Winter Social Season Starts Now at West Lancs!
As the days get cooler, things are heating up at the Club! As well as a new, more reliable boiler, we've got a packed social calendar full of great events for members, families, and friends. Mark your diaries and come and join the fun. Weekly Club Nights Every Thursday, 19:30 onwards Everyone is welcome —
Published 6:08pm on 26 Oct 2025
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Enjoy the Winter Sailing Programme!
Throughout the coming winter months we're going to make the Club Training Boats available for training courses, pop-up training sessions and social sailing. So we won't be de-rigging the training boats this year. 'If the weather's nice, why not come for a sail?' says WLYC Training Principal Ian Hughes. The Sunday 'Frostbite' racing series at Southport Sailing Club (SSC) starts on Sunday 2nd November. SSC Commodore Martin McKettrick says all WLYC members 'are most
Published 9:04pm on 25 Oct 2025
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A Brilliant Brasileiro Junior Championship Day at West Lancs!
What a fantastic day we had on Saturday for the Club's Junior Championships , sailed under the colourful banner of the Brasileiro trophies! A total of 22 young sailors took to the water across four fleets — OnBoard, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced — with plenty of close finishes (especially in the much-enjoyed Parents Race !). The breeze freshened as
Published 11:01am on 20 Oct 2025
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Monkhouse Cup and Supper on Saturday 25th October
Come for the last race of the season and compete for the Monkhouse Cup! Enjoy the two course hot supper! Timetable: 14.30 Race 17.00 Supper including beef hot pot (dietary options available), French stick and salted butter, pickled red cabbage followed by apple crumble and custard. £10 adults £5 juniors (u14). Please book in the Club by 22nd October indicating numbers and dietary requirements or email the.commodore.wlyc@gmail.com
Published 4:26pm on 14 Oct 2025
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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
Published 8:56pm on 1 Oct 2025
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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
Published 6:05am on 18 Sep 2025
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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
Published 11:40pm on 8 Sep 2025
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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,
Published 9:24pm on 22 Aug 2025
