Please select your home edition
Edition
Savvy Navvy 2024

The very first WLYC 24 Hour Race in 1967

by Alex Halliwell 19 May 2016 16:06 UTC 17-18 September 2016
The GP14 of the winning West Lancs 24 Hour Race team in 1967 © WLYC

As the fiftieth race approaches we have been feeling decidedly nostalgic at West Lancashire Yacht Club and have asked our members to empty their attics and get those little grey cells working so those of us who are too young can imagine what it must have been like to sail in the very first race.

Luckily for us a careful member has squirrelled away a detailed analysis of the first race, which was written shortly after. We hope you will enjoy reading the details as much as we have!

We hope you have enjoyed this trip down memory lane. If you were there in 1967 we would love to see you on the weekend of 18th and 19th of September, come and have a drink to celebrate with us. If you are far too young like me, come and see us and raise a glass to 50 years young in 2016-that can't be bad. If you sailed don't forget the special race on Saturday for competitors from 1967 and a prize for the leading club who competed in 1967. For more information please go to www.wlyc.org.uk

Apologies to Bolton Sailing Club who I incorrectly stated won the WLYC 24 Hour Race 11 times when in fact it is 14: 1970, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2004, 2005, 2007. Nine years since the last win in 2007, perhaps 2016 will be your year again?

Related Articles

Full story of the West Lancs 24-Hour Dinghy Race
A remarkable contest / the races within the race The WLYC 24 Hour Race made its return to the yachting calendar with a bang after an over-long break. The healthy entry of 51 clubs sailing Enterprises and GP14s had more than a smattering of star sailors vying for the prizes. Posted on 26 Sep
West Lancs 24-Hour Dinghy Race
Southport's iconic event concludes with thrilling finish The 53rd West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) 24-Hour Dinghy Race came to a spectacular close on Sunday, with Budworth Sailing Club (SC) claiming victory after 24 hours of sailing non-stop on the Marine Lake in Southport. Posted on 23 Sep
Iconic WLYC 24 Hour Race returns this weekend
The much-loved West Lancashire YC event at Southport Marine Lake is back after a 5 year break! The WLYC 24 Hour Race - dinghy sailing's premier endurance race - is back! Under the burgee of West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC), this much-loved event will be returning this weekend, marking the 53rd edition of the race on the Marine Lake in Southport. Posted on 17 Sep
Sunsail announces Funding the Future winners
At the Southampton International Boat Show Sunsail unveils the winners of its highly acclaimed Funding the Future initiative, announced at the Southampton International Boat Show 2024. Posted on 14 Sep
Leigh & Lowton S2S Race
Toddbrook/Combs win at the third attempt! They did it! After coming a close second to Leigh & Lowton in the last 2 events, Toddbrook/Combs claimed overall victory in the 2024 S2S event. Posted on 19 Jun
GP14 and Streaker open at West Lancs
Light winds supplanted by sea breeze The wind forecast wasn't looking promising for the GP14 and Streaker Open held on the 5th May at West Lancashire Yacht Club. However, the light breeze was sufficient for the Race Officers to send the two fleets out as planned. Posted on 9 May
West Lancashire Yacht Club 24 Hour Race Confirmed!
Set to take place on 21st & 22nd September 2024 at the Marine Lake, Southport Yes! We announced at the RYA Dinghy Show that we're reviving the 24 Hour Race in 2024... and we need you to be with us in Southport on 21st and 22nd September 2024. Posted on 29 Feb
West Lancs YC hoping to revive the 24 Hour Race
Is your club is interested in competing, this September? We are hoping to revive the WLYC 24 Hour Race and want to know if your club is interested in competing. After all, who wouldn't want to be part of the UK's premier dinghy sailing endurance event? Posted on 14 Feb
GP14 National Youth Championship
21 youth sailors and one adult crew took to the water at West Lancs Eleven boats, 21 youth sailors and one adult crew took to the water! We started the day with a light breeze and a goody bag to keep us going. Posted on 4 Oct 2022
South African sailors break 24-year-old record
Sailing 255.3km at the Mac 24 Hour Challenge South African dinghy sailors have broken a long-standing endurance sailing record, completing the longest distance sailing in 24 hours in a two-man sailing dinghy. Posted on 18 Apr 2022
Savvy Navvy 2024Maritimo 2023 M600 FOOTER