With the Ancient Mariners and helpers in attendance, we christened 6 fireflies which have been brought back to life in just over 3 months by a dedicated group of volunteers - it was quite project.   The boats are completely unrecognisable from when they arrived in late November and they now look magnificent as the photos show. The hulls have been repaired and ...

We are pleased to announce the 34 teams (and 7 reserve teams) that have gained entry to the 76th Anniversary Wilson Trophy. TEAM NAME ASSOCIATED CLUB Baltimore Sailing Club Baltimore Sailing Club (IRE) Biscayne Bay Yacht Club Biscayne Bay Yacht Club (USA) Bristol Pistols Roger Williams University (USA) Cindies Sailing Club Oxford Sailing Club Cumber...

In April 1948 West Kirby Sailing Club was invited to send a team to Dun Laoghaire (IRE) for a mixed class team racing event, competing against teams from the South of Ireland and the South of England. To the surprise of the Irish this unknown team finished second to Royal St. George, and but for a mistake in the final, should have won it. That evening over a celebratory drink in their...

We are pleased to announce the 34 teams (and 3 reserve teams) that have gained entry to the 75th Anniversary Wilson Trophy. TEAM NAME ASSOCIATED CLUB Cambridge Blue Cambridge University Cruising Club Cindies Sailing Club Oxford Sailing Club Corinthian Tigers Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Cumberland Sausages RTYC/Lymington River Scow Class Assoc. Curio...

After finishing runners up a year ago East Coast Drifters have come back to West Kirby to win the Wilson Trophy.

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We are pleased to announce the following teams have been successful in gaining an entry to the 74th Wilson Trophy. TEAM NAME ASSOCIATED CLUB Baltimore Sailing Club Baltimore Sailing Club (IRE) Cambridge Red Cambridge University Cruising Club Cindies Sailing Club Oxford Sailing Club Cumberland Sausages RTYC/Lymington River Scow Class Assoc. Elmside Neighbours Hayling Island...

After 2 years of not being able to run an event, The Wilson Trophy is back! We are pleased to announce the entries for the 73rd Wilson Trophy, to be held at West Kirby Sailing Club on 6-8 May 2022. The following 32 teams have been selected: 2022 Accepted Teams  TEAM NAME ASSOCIATED CLUB American British Yacht Squadron Datchet Water Sailing Club Baltimore Sailing Club Baltim...

Click here to view Offical Wilson Trophy 2020 announcement Transcript: It is with deep regret, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the uncertainty of the possible timescale before things get back to normal that we announce the cancellation of the 71st Wilson Trophy. It was not a decision the Management Group took lightly but given the increasing likelihood of the can...

We are pleased to announce that due to the high demand for entries for the 71st Wilson Trophy, to be held at West Kirby Sailing Club on 1-3 May 2020, the number of teams has been increased from 32 to 34. The following teams have been selected: 2020 Accepted Teams   Baltimore SC (Ire) Oxford Team Racing Academy  Birdham Bandits Paddington Bears Bonesaw  (U...

Blueoak Estates 70th Wilson Trophy 🏆 On the 70th anniversary of the Wilson Trophy, 36 teams travelled from around the world to compete at West Kirby Sailing Club from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th May 2019. The event was kickstarted with the Cross Nations Trophy, a newly established invitational event in memory of Tony Cross. In its inaugural year seven international teams we...