Larks enjoy team practice

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The West Kirby Larks gathered in force on Monday, heading out onto the lake for some team sailing. The conditions were great – windy with strong gusts and perfect blue skies. We enjoyed some practice races and swapped crews and

Sail a Hilbre and Star Day

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The Hilbre and Star class took out the OnBoard club in perfect sailing conditions. Juniors and their parents were treated to trips around the River Dee followed by a BBQ in front of the club. Have a look at pictures

Junior Regattas are Back!

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Dee Sailing Club and West Kirby Sailing Club will be hosting an evening of junior sailing on the 21st June with racing for the Optimist, Cadet and Handicap Class. As a special offer there will be NO entry fee! If

Junior Training Week 2013

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Junior training week 2013 saw 36 young people taking to the water, some of them for the first time. There were two groups. A pico group which was led by club training officer Kieron Inman with instructors Mike Mountford and

West Kirby Team Racers visit Royal St George

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West Kirby Sailing Club sent 3 teams to take part in a special Team Racing event as part of the celebrations for the 175 years of Royal St George Yacht Club. The event in Dun Loaghaire took place all day

Champion Club Status Confirmed

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West Kirby Sailing Club has been confirmed as a Champion Club after we submitted an application to continue. The RYA have been successful in securing funding from Sport England to support the RYA ChampionClubs, like us Sport England appreciate that

RYA Push the Boat Out Day – 18th May

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On Saturday 18 May, West Kirby Sailing Club in Wirral will be opening its doors and inviting people of all ages and abilities to come along and have a go at sailing. Whether you’re completely new to the sport, looking

Wessex Exempt are worthy winners of 64th Wilson Trophy

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The 2013 British Open Team Racing Championship for the Wilson Trophy was won by Wessex Exempt today (5 May) in a thrilling best of five final sailed on West Kirby’s marine lake. The six sailors overcame stiff competition from 34

Photos from Sunday Racing Now Online!

Several flights of matched Firefly dinghies rigged and ready to go for the 0800 Saturday morning start

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Competitors taking to boats for quarter-finals of Wilson Trophy

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The preliminary rounds have now been completed at the 2013 British Open Team Racing Championship for the Wilson Trophy. 34 teams from as far afield as America, Ireland and across the UK have been battling for quarter-final place qualification since

Hawks battle Hoosiers: high drama on day two of Wilson Trophy

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With 230 races now completed at the 2013 British Open Team Racing Championship for the Wilson Trophy, it’s been a day of high drama as brisk winds have kept competitors on their toes for the second day of racing at

Push the Boat Out Day – 18th May 2013

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  On Saturday 18 May, West Kirby Sailing Club in Wirral will be opening its doors and inviting people of all ages and abilities to come along and have a go at sailing. Whether you’re completely new to the sport, looking