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Southport Town Cup at West Lancs on 31st March

by Steve Blackburn, WLYC 10 Mar 2012 15:36 GMT 31 March 2012

West Lancashire Yacht Club hosts the Southport Town Cup on Saturday 31st March 2012. The Southport Town Cup race started in 1962 when Southport Town Council presented the magnificent trophy. We have changed the race format this year to one pursuit race.

  • Venue: West Lancs YC, Marine Drive, Southport, PR8 1RY
  • Entrance fee: £8.00 single-hander, £10.00 double-hander
  • Briefing at 11.30am and 150 minute Open pursuit race, first start at 12.00pm
  • All types of monohull dinghies are welcome from PN 747 to 1646
Food will be available and the Prize Giving will be held shortly after the racing. We look forward to seeing you join us for this event.

For more information visit www.wlyc.org.uk or email

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