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West Lancs Senior Endurance team wins 2025 Sunrise to Sunset Race at Pennington Flash!
Our senior endurance team took first prize in this year's Sunrise to Sunset (S2S) Race at Pennington Flash on 14th June, under the burgee of Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club, building on our second placing in 2024. The S2S Race, under the burgee of Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club, is one of three major sailing endurance races run in our region which are unique in the national
Published 5:51pm on 15 Jun 2025
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Southport Learning Town initiative launched at West Lancs!
West Lancs was delighted to host the launch of Southport Learning Town (SLT) initiative on Friday 13th June 2025, led by local MP Patrick Hurley and Dr Alan Potter and Chris Howorth from the SLT Management Committee. We're proud to be a part of this collaboration of learning providers, enriching our community, whilst making the most of its heritage. West Lancs Yacht Club is making a positive contribution by making sail
Published 4:36pm on 15 Jun 2025
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West Lancs Kids Powering Up - our schools outreach programme includes Larkfield Primary School!
We were thrilled to welcome more than 80 Year 5 and 6 pupils from Larkfield Primary School in Southport for three special Sailing Experience Days in May and June. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Marine Lake in the heart of the town, the days were filled with excitement, teamwork, and new discoveries. For many of the children, it was their first time on
Published 4:13pm on 12 Jun 2025
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International Announced as Headline Sponsor for the 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race
West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) is thrilled to announce International yacht paint as the headline sponsor for the 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race , the UK's premier dinghy sailing endurance event. AkzoNobel's International brand is one of the world's leading global manufacturers and suppliers of marine, protective, and yacht coatings. With a long-standing reputation for innovation and performance, International is partnering with WLYC
Published 7:02pm on 26 May 2025
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West Lancs members are friends in need!
Can you help the Mulanje Orphans? West Lancs is a friendly and welcoming club and our members go out of their way to help others. As our young sailors get ready to sail, parents and grandparents get stuck in to help with the rigging of the boats, because sailing is all about teamwork and collaboration. Today Grandad David helps one of the young sailors
Published 2:15pm on 17 May 2025
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Sunday Lunch with a View
Looking for something different next weekend? Join us for a special Pop-Up Sunday Lunch on Sunday 11th May. No sailing required, just bring your appetite and good company! We are delighted to announce that D'vine Catering are with us for our very first pop-up restaurant! Reserve your table now and
Published 6:58pm on 3 May 2025
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RYA NW Junior & Junior Travellers - 26th April Race Results
Results accessible via Google Docs here
Published 2:18pm on 26 Apr 2025
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Try sailing for free at West Lancs Open Days!
Have you ever wanted to try sailing but didn't know where to start? Well, now's your chance to try sailing for free at our upcoming events on May 5th and 26th at 11:00 AM . Join us at West Lancs Yacht Club for a day of fun on the water. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a complete beginner, our experienced team will be on hand to help you get started. Don't miss
Published 9:58am on 26 Mar 2025
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Fitting Out Race and Supper
The new season starts with the traditional Fitting Out Race and Supper on Saturday 29th March! Bring your friends and family! 14.00 Bar open. 14.30 Fitting Out Race. 17.00 Delicious Two Course Hot Supper by D'Vine Catering. Butcher's sausages, spring greens, onion gravy & creamy mashed potato
Published 8:01pm on 14 Mar 2025
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Boats & Bits Sale
West Lancs is holding our annual 'Boats & Bits Sale' at 14.00 on Saturday 22nd March. It's your chance to pick up a bargain, donate unwanted items or sell on commission. Contact Anne Rushton on 07715 056620 now if you have sailing clothing or equipment in good condition which needs a new home.
Published 11:46am on 4 Mar 2025
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WLYC 24 Hour Race wins RYA Event of the Year 2025!
Southport shines again! The WLYC 24 Hour Race has won the prestigious Event of the Year Award at the RYA Dinghy Show, a fantastic recognition of the collaboration between competing clubs, and the dedication and passion of the volunteers that went into making the event a success. Despite being the first year back after the pandemic and with short notice, the 2024 race attracted 50 entries with over 600 competitors, a strong turnout to build
Published 9:07pm on 23 Feb 2025
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Good news for West Lancs training!
West Lancs has been awarded grants of £3,000 by Trinity House and another £1000 by Liverpool Marine Engineers & Naval Architects Guild to support junior training. Thanks to Cedric Loughran for putting forward our successful applications! Training Principal Ian Hughes gathered parent and guardian members with the team of instructors on 9th January to discuss the exciting plans for expanding
Published 9:03pm on 12 Jan 2025
