Please select your home edition
Edition
Noble Marine 2022 YY - LEADERBOARD

West Lancs Lloyd Hayes Trophy sponsored by Tim Harper Boats

by Sarah Hill 2 Jun 2014 10:06 BST 31 May 2014

This year's event was held on Saturday 31st May as the fifth part of the North West Junior Traveller Trophy. The event has three fleets: Optimist; Junior handicap (under 17 on the 31st December); Youth handicap (under 19 on the 31st August).

During the first race the wind was predicted to be 10-13mph, this prediction was correct, which led to some close racing between all the fleets. The youth fleet which was made up of Lasers and Laser Radials was eventually won by Adam Russ, while the Graduate of Ben and Gabe Hill won the junior fleet closely followed by Lorcan Knowles, in a Topper. Drew Gibbons was the winner in the Optimist fleet.

The second race started in lighter winds with a new course, the wind dropped slightly throughout the race. This race was won by Drew Gibbons in the Optimist fleet. Lorcan Knowles in his Topper won the Junior handicap fleet from the Graduate of Ben and Gabe Hill by 1 second and Zac Gibbons came first in the Youth handicap fleet.

The third race had the same course with the wind holding up and was won by: Zac Gibbons in the Youth handicap fleet, Harvey Leigh in the Optimist fleet and Ben and Gabe Hill in the Junior handicap fleet.

The overall winners were: Zac Gibbons who sailed a Laser Radial in the Youth handicap fleet; Drew Gibbons in the Optimist fleet who won the Bob Willets Trophy; Ben and Gabe Hill who sailed a Graduate in the Junior handicap fleet, who took home the Lloyd Hayes Trophy.

Thanks go to Tim Harper Boats for sponsoring the event, the people who helped in the galley, the safety team, the race committee and everyone else who helped.

For results please go to www.wlyc.org.uk

Related Articles

International sponsor 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race
The event will take place on 13th-14th September 2025 at Southport Marine Lake West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) is thrilled to announce International yacht paint as the headline sponsor for the 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race, the UK's premier dinghy sailing endurance event. Posted on 27 May
WLYC 24 Hour Race wins RYA Event of the Year
And Sets Sights on 75 Entries for 2025 The WLYC 24 Hour Race has won the prestigious 'Event of the Year' Award at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, a fantastic recognition of the collaboration between competing clubs, and the dedication and passion of the volunteers. Posted on 24 Feb
Inspiration & commitment celebrated at RYA Awards
Those at the very heart of boating communities were lauded for unwavering dedication The exceptional contributions of sailing and boating volunteers, clubs and affiliated organisations were recognised at the 2025 RYA Awards. Posted on 23 Feb
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024