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International Yacht Paint Announced as Headline Sponsor for the 2025 WLYC 24 Hour Race
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Local Events  |  Tue - June 10, 2025 8:14 pm  |  Article Hits:362  |  A+ | a-
Photo courtesy of Richard Craig – https://SailPics.Co.UK
Photo courtesy of Richard Craig – https://SailPics.Co.UK
THE West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) are 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.

AkzoNobel’s International brand, is one of the world’s leading global manufacturers and suppliers of marine, protective, and yacht coatings. With a long-standing reputation for innovation and performance, International is partnering with WLYC to support this iconic race, which has been a highlight of the sailing calendar for over 50 years. 

The 2025 event will take place from:- 12 Noon on:- 13 September, to 12 Noon, on:- 14 September 2025, on Southport Marine Lake, attracting top sailing teams from across the UK.

The partnership brings together expertise from International in marine protection and performance with a race that challenges both sailors and their boats in a true test of endurance. This collaboration ensures that the event continues to thrive, offering a fantastic experience for competitors and spectators alike.

"We are delighted to welcome International as our headline sponsor for 2025. Their support will help us enhance the event while maintaining the competitive spirit and camaraderie that make it so special," said Richard Westlake, Commodore of WLYC.

Jemma Lampkin, Global Commercial Director, AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings added:- "Providing paints for the sailing community is at the heart of what we do, and the WLYC 24 Hour Race is a fantastic showcase of skill, teamwork, and endurance. We’re proud to be supporting this historic event and look forward to working with WLYC to make 2025 the best race yet."

 
For more information, visit:- WLYC.Org.UK or follow the WLYC 24 Hour Race Facebook Page for updates.
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