WLYC 24 Hour Race

15/05/2026

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.

13/05/2026

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

30/03/2026

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

24/03/2026

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:

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

05/03/2026

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

01/03/2026

15/01/2026

🔥 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

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13/01/2026

🚨 Early Bird Entry NOW OPEN! 🚨

⛵ 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! 🌊🔥

01/01/2026

🚨 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! 🌊🔥