Lyver Trophy
The Lyver Trophy race was first introduced as a bi-annual race by Gordon Dewar from Liverpool Yacht Club, as a joint initiative with the Royal Dee Yacht Club. The aim is to provice a R.O.R.C. Fastnet qualifying race for boats based in ports around the North West, including Liverpool, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Pwllheli, Holyhead and the Irish ports.
Requiring a minimum distance of 75 nautical miles, the first race in 1997 started in Liverpool and ended in Pwllheli, since then the start of the race moved to Holyhead, in order to maintain the growing reputation of the event and to attract yachts from Ireland and South Wales. The start of the event returned to Liverpool in recent years following the devastation of Holyhead marina during storm Emma in 2018.
The race is independently organised and managed by LYC forming a committee every 2 years for the purpose of providing a testing course and a qualifying race for the world famous Fastnet race and is funded jointly by members of LYC and Royal Dee Yacht Club.
Entries are welcome from all handicapped yachts and all issues regarding the running of such an event are strictly observed.
The overall winner of the race receives a magnificent Waterford Glass trophy with mementos presented to other class winners.
Liverpool Yacht Club Regatta
This race forms part of the LYC Regatta Series (comprising LYC, RMYC & WYC regattas). LYC & RMYC regatta will be single races to count to the series. A great weekend event with a social in the famous ‘ship inn’.
Royal Mersey Yacht Club Regatta
1 day Regatta on the Mersey at Rock Ferry
Wallasey Yacht Club Regatta
2 days of racing off the Mersey off New Brighton
Isle of Man Midnight Race – ‘Midnight Race’
The Isle of Man Midnight race has a proud heritage, which celebrated its 100th race in 2019. Entrants will race from Liverpool to Douglas Bay.
The 2024 Isle of Man Midnight Race will be held on 28th June. Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will be published closer to the race.
Piel Island Race
A race from Liverpool Marina to Piel Island, situated off the tip of the Furness Peninsula. A longer coastal race, forming part of the Liverpool Bay series, that should be accessible to all boats in the club.
Three Peaks Challenge
Sail up the wild West Coast and run to the summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, the highest peaks of Wales, England and Scotland. A classic adventure race for teams of runners and sailors, since 1977.
Teams of four or five per yacht sail from Barmouth to Fort William, with two of the crew climbing the highest mountains of Wales, England and Scotland en-route, running the equivalent of three marathons in 3 or 4 days. team members must be over 18 years old (those over 16 will be considered with parental and Skipper’s consent).
Use of engines is not allowed, except for safety reasons in specific areas in ports however a unique feature of the race is that rowing is allowed! Over the years, many teams have been known to row during light airs and periods of calm.
Back up support teams can meet the crews on land but are restricted in what support they can give. many teams participate without any form of back up at all.
