WLYC 24 Hour Race 2025 - Sponsors
Our Sponsors
West Lancashire Yacht Club is proud to partner with a number of outstanding organisations who support the WLYC 24 Hour Race and our wider mission to promote sailing for all ages and abilities. Their generosity plays a vital role in making our events and programmes possible.
International Yacht Paints
We are delighted to welcome International Yacht Paints as the lead supporter of this year's 24 Hour Race. A global name in marine coatings, International's commitment to innovation and performance reflects the spirit of the event itself. Their support ensures the continued growth and professional delivery of the race, and we are proud to be working alongside such a respected name in sailing.
Find out more about International
Marine Supplies Direct
Returning with their well-known enthusiasm and expertise, Marine Supplies Direct continue to be a valued supporter of the race. Having played an instrumental role in the successful relaunch of the event last year, Marine Supplies Direct return this year as our on-site chandlery, offering essential products, expert advice, and a warm welcome to all participants.
Marine Supplies Direct are also sourcing a fantastic range of donated raffle prizes, with all proceeds going to our Junior Development Programme — helping local schoolchildren experience the thrill of sailing.
Visit them online at Marine Supplies Direct
Rooster
Rooster have also come on board as major sponsors of the event and committed to the cause of supporting junior sailing by contributing major prizes for this year's raffle.
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Allen and Harken
We are grateful for the support of Harken and Allen, leading names in sailing equipment and apparel. Their contributions — through gear, prizes and discounts — will go towards the raffle prizes which participants at the event can win. The charity raffle is in support of our outreach programme with Southport schoolchildren giving them their first experience of sailing and backing junior racers as they progress.
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SailPics
We're proud to work with SailPics as our official race photographer. Richard Craig not only captures the action on the water but also plays a key role in enhancing the spectator experience and supporting our media output across digital platforms. SailPics helps bring the atmosphere of the 24 Hour Race to life for participants, supporters, and those following from afar. The event is also supported by yachting media as well as local media and photographers, including Chris Halewood.
Explore Richard's work at SailPics
TEU Containers
Our thanks also go to TEU, who will again provide containers and mobile units at a discounted rate. Their support has been key to the smooth operation of race logistics and site coordination, offering practical infrastructure that helps keep everything running safely and efficiently.
Find out about TEU Containers
Ocean Plaza Leisure
Special thanks to our leading local sponsors Ocean Plaza Leisure, supporting the Junior Development Fund with a generous contribution that helps bring sailing to Southport schoolchildren.
Find out about Ocean Plaza Leisure
We are truly grateful for the continued support of all our sponsors and supporters. If you are interested in supporting the WLYC 24 Hour Race or our junior outreach programmes, please get in touch.
Last updated 3:27pm on 25 July 2025
