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Croeso and welcome to Shotwick Lake Sailing

Shotwick Lake is situated on the Welsh, English border on the edge of the Dee estuary. We have members from North Wales, The Wirral, Chester and North West England. 

A family club we pride ourselves on our community and are an affiliated RYA Training Centre running sailing and windsurfing courses for both juniors and adults alike. 

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Latest news

April Work Party

Wow another working party already. Everyone is invited to contribute to the upkeep of the Club facilities. If you have any super powers/skills just let Les know and hell make sure you are fully utilised! But otherwise all that is needed is a bit of enthusiasm - bring suitable clothing and footwear. Activities run from 9 until midday. Saturday 5th April brings another opportunity for family Shotwick to meet at 9am to tackle yet More »

30 Mar 2025

Windy!!

Early Spring Series races 7 and 8. Sailing Secretary, Simon Dolman, had a wild day on the water. Heres his racing report.  See some of the action  https://youtu.be/1--A8XaZCxs?si=_Y_cRAypMk_fMs3Q , videos Sara B, Ian D, Andy D, John W. Race 7: The day kicked off with very strong winds, keeping many would-be sailors nervously monitoring the conditions before launching. With gusts hitting 30 mph, several boats opted not to race. Nevertheless, nine brave More »

30 Mar 2025

Shifty winds and changeable placings!

Sunday 23rd March: Early Spring Series 5/6. Todays race report from Sailing Secretary Simon Dolman. Race 1: The first race kicked off with some drama as a crowd at the favoured starboard end of the start line resulted in a few casualties. The light, shifty winds made for tricky conditions, but they also allowed some sailors to fetch the windward mark directly, gaining an early advantage. Kieran delivered a fantastic performance, More »

23 Mar 2025

Early Spring Series races 3/4 and return to sailing

It was a day where the Laser (ILCA) class locked out the top two podium places in both races. Gwyn Jones placed first in both races, with Mark Nield and Conrad Brown taking second place in race 3 and 4 respectively. Mark gave Gwyn a strong challenge, coming in only 10 secs behind Gwyn in race! Third place in race 3 went, once again, to super consistent Eric Haseleden in his Supernova. More »

16 Mar 2025

Early Spring Series - winds variable!

Winds variable summed up the first two races of the Early Spring Series. 19 boats took to the water on what was a superb spring day, complete with a gentle breeze and bright sunshine. With the direction and strength of the breeze changing by the minute, Race Officer Dave Thomas went with a full lake course for race 1. Eric Haselden (Supernova) duelled throughout the race with Kieran Lewis (Aero 7), Eric finally sneaking ahead More »

9 Mar 2025

Spreading the word!

What a great day at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village meeting lots of potential new members. Sailing the Oppi was extremely popular and the whole day was a great success, thanks to organiser Beth and the many club members who came out to spread the word. Special thanks to Jeremy who delivered the Oppi, Colin for the many photocopies, and Mark for the knot-tying rope! Commodore, Jeremy Copper, commented. It was good More »

9 Mar 2025

Upcoming events

Apr 5

09:00 - Work Party

Monthly Club Working Party
Apr 6

10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 9 &…

Race Officer                Colin H  Assistant Race Officer  Vicki
Apr 9

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer            
Apr 13

10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 11…

Race Officer                 Mark H  Assistant Race Officer  Andrew
Apr 16

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer                  Simon Gobby  Assistant Race Officer   Andrew
Apr 20

10:30 - Spring Series Race 1 & 2, Spri…

Race Officer                  Vacant  Assistant Race Officer  Vicki H
Apr 23

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer                      Vacant Assistant Race Officer        Andrew D
Apr 27

10:30 - April Regatta

Race Officer                 Jonathon E   
Apr 30

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer                  Gwyn J Assistant
May 3

09:00 - Work Party

Monthly Club Working Party
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