WLYC 24 Hour Race

We're excited to announce that we heave reached our target of 75 entries for this years 24 Hour Race. There is now a waiting list for reserve spaces. Looking foward to welcoming you all to Southport in September.

We're please to announce that camping is now available to book for the WLYC 24 Hour Race. For camping on site at Southport Sailing Club, please visit: https://wlyc.org.uk/event/1348775 For camping at Waterside Lodge please visit: https://www.watersidelodge.co.uk/24-hour-yacht-race

We're looking forward to welcoming 50 teams who have entered the WLYC 24 Hour Race so far. This means we are two-thirds full before we open a waiting list. If you sail a GP14, Enterprise or Firefly and haven't entered a team yet there is just 1 day to go for Early Bird entries. From 1st April until 31st July Standard pricing will apply.

For more infromation and to enter visit: https://wlyc.org.uk/event/1228511

It is fantastic to see that 38 teams have signed up for this years 24 Hour Race. That means we are half-way to our capacity of 75 boats! If you are thinking of entering a team and want to make the most of the early bird offer then there are only 7 days left to get your entry in. After this you can still enter but the prices will increase slightly. Find out more:

West Lancs Yacht Club Club First Boat Early Bird (Jan-Mar) £330 Standard Entry (Apr-Jul) £380 Final Call (Aug 1-15 inc) £430 NB – Payment options automatically adjust to current values as deadlines pass

Exciting news... 25 teams have entered the 2026 edition of the WLYC 24 Hour Race. That's a third of available places so there are only 50 left!

If you want to enter a team of sailors in either a GP14, Enterprise or Firefly, head on over to https://wlyc.org.uk/event/1228511

🔥 Enter the Race
🌊 Experience the Race
❤️ Love the Race

This is more than a race.
It’s the challenge.
The teamwork.
The night sailing.
The sunrise.
The stories you’ll talk about all year.

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Whether you’re chasing the podium or the adventure, the WLYC 24 Hour Race delivers 24 hours you’ll never forget.

⏱️ Early Bird Entry NOW OPEN

https://wlyc.org.uk/event/1228511

📅 2026 is calling… are you in?

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⛵ WLYC 24 Hour Race 2026 ⛵
850 sailors – 24 hours – non-stop racing

Sponsored by International yacht paint Europe

Partnering with Rooster , Allen , Harken , Marine Supplies Direct , Ocean Plaza Southport, TEU and SailPics.co.uk .

Be part of one of the UK’s most iconic endurance sailing events. Whether you’re racing to win or racing for the experience of a lifetime, this is 24 hours you won’t forget!

📅 12–13 September 2026
📍 Southport

🎟️ Enter now (early bird places available):
👉 https://wlyc.org.uk/wlyc-24-hour-race/wlyc-24-hour-race-2026-entry
💬 Join the WhatsApp group for updates, info & chat:
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/GbKSDj0bYbX785dEo0UQFL

Round up your crew, secure your spot, and get ready for 24 hours of action on the water! 🌊🔥

🚨 Early Bird Entry NOW OPEN! 🚨

⛵ WLYC 24 Hour Race 2026 ⛵
850 sailors – 24 hours – non-stop racing

Be part of one of the UK’s most iconic endurance sailing events. Whether you’re racing to win or racing for the experience of a lifetime, this is 24 hours you won’t forget!

📅 12–13 September 2026
📍 Southport

🎟️ Enter now (early bird places available):
👉 https://wlyc.org.uk/wlyc-24-hour-race/wlyc-24-hour-race-2026-entry
💬 Join the WhatsApp group for updates, info & chat:
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/GbKSDj0bYbX785dEo0UQFL

Round up your crew, secure your spot, and get ready for 24 hours of action on the water! 🌊🔥