A new international team racing event was hosted by West Kirby Sailing Club prior to the iconic Wilson Trophy. Created by Bill Cross and Jamie Marston to encourage more nations to attend four days of 'chess on the water' and enjoy the infamous Wirral hospitality - inaugural winners were Birdham Bandits (GBR) from Itchenor Sailing Club.
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Up Next in 2019
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Wilson Trophy 2019 - Day One
First day and 36 teams arrived to battle out for the 70th Wilson Trophy. Round robin time in testing conditions for all the competitors but the expert race team managed to complete four rounds. Meet all the teams before everything gets serious...
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Wilson Trophy 2019 - Day Two
Glamour day on the Wirral - traditional sunshine and breeze for the 216 competitors at the 70th Wilson Trophy. 13 rounds completed with three teams leading with 11 wins each - East Coast Drifters (USA), Wessex Exempt and Society.
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Wilson Trophy 2019 - The Finale
Final day of the 70th Wilson Trophy - high expectations for many of the leading teams but one shone brighter than the rest. East Coast Drifters (USA) dominated their way through to the finals against Birdham Bandits (GBR) to take a clean sweep and the title.
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