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Social sailing
Not every day is a racing day at Shotwick Lake. After a great evening on Friday, when boards, kayaks, kite/board, dinghies were out on the lake, today was the day for the windsurfers. With some casual coaching from our local expert Gaz Henshall, our surfers had a super time! Photo: Vicki Hall More »
17 May 2025
Twilight race 6
Yet another very pleasant evening at Shotwick Lake. Shotwick racers should be used to these variable and challenging conditions by now. Race 6 saw familiar names at the top of the results, with an Aero sandwich around a second place Lightning! This week our intrepid correspondent is Eddie, who was on Race officer duty with Brian: The evening forecast of an Easterly blowing 8-12knts attracted 13 boats on to the water. More »
15 May 2025
Border Counties comes to Shotwick
Next Tuesday, 20th May, sees the monthly Border Counties Series return to Shotwick Lake. Three races, with two to count. First race start is at 11am. For more information take a look at: https://bordercountiesmidweeksailing.wordpress.com/ All members are welcome to participate within a diverse fleet of boats. But if you just want to come along and spectate then that is fine. More »
13 May 2025
Sunday racing update
Sunday 11th May - Spring Series races 5 and 6, Spring Handicap race 3. A glorious day for the spectators, with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. On the water it was a slightly different story with more wind, less wind, no wind, from all points of the compass! but that didnt not stop our Spring Series leader adding to his series success. In fact it is turning into a Gordon Bennell Solo lockout, More »
12 May 2025
Friday night social sailing
OK so the weather and water are warmer and Friday night is the night for everyone to get out onto the water. Boards, Dinghies, Windsurfers… Bring a picnic and make an evening of it. Usually a safety boat will be on the water, and there will always be lots of useful support from the more experienced club members. Not sure if you want to get on the water? Then just pop along and meet other More »
12 May 2025
Chippy Tea and Quiz
Well what a night. Julie Dolman and her team of enthusiastic helpers not only organised a great chippy tea but also sorted the weather for the evening! As one of our new members commented afterwards. We thought we were joining a sailing club, but we have joined a community. Over 50 members, families and friends turned out and had a great evening. Once the food was out of the way, and hot drinks and More »
11 May 2025
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Upcoming events
| May 18 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 7 & 8, Spri…Race Officer Chris D Assistant Race |
| May 20 |
Border Counties Midweek Sailin…Border Counties 2nd race of the series.Briefing 10.30 1st race |
| May 21 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Les the main man |
| May 25 |
10:30 - May RegattaRace Officer Les P Assistant Race Officer |
| May 28 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Shan S |
| Jun 1 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 9 & 10, Spr…Race Officer Vacant |
| Jun 4 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Colin H |
| Jun 7 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly Club Working Party |
| Jun 8 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 11 & 12, Sp…Race Officer Paul M |
| Jun 11 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Colin H |
