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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

Mirror, Mirror

The Twilight Series race 3 was held on Weds evening 23rd April, and a new name appears on the top of the podium. Congratulations to Shan Stapely for winning race 3 in very challenging light conditions. Sailing Secretary, Simon Dolman, commented. It was tough sailing in a shifting wind turning lighter throughout the race.Mark Heaton made a great start in his Lightning and it was great to see Maisie out in her Pico, starting a More »

24 Apr 2025

Subs and duties

It is that time of the year when it is time to break open the piggy bank and pay your annual subscription. Worth every penny of course. You will have received at least two reminder emails from Membership Secretary Karen, but the clock is ticking… go online and make the best investment of 2025 now, tariff-free racing. And when you are marvelling at the tremendous value for money the membership is, remember that it More »

23 Apr 2025

Spring is here!

Well the start of the Spring Series and handicap race anyway! Racing Secretary, Simon Dolman, reports from Sunday 20th April. Note Simon is keen for all to get a chance at producing racing reports. Have a chat with Simon if you are interested. Sunday racing sees two races back-to-back in the Spring Series and the afternoon handicap series. A Day for Friendship, Not Just Results. Todays sailing wasnt about results, today was about More »

23 Apr 2025

The calm and the storm

Week 2 of the Twilight Series - Wednesday 16th April. Racing Secretary, Simon Dolman, reports on race 2 of the series. Tonight the sailing was a case of calmness before the storm and unexpected excitement, as the race officer set a thoughtful course based on the light pre-start breeze, including some tactical gybes to keep things interesting. However, as is often the way with sailing, the wind had its own ideas—picking More »

16 Apr 2025

Spring Series - bacon butties!

Recognising that the Spring Series adds a third race to the programme from Sunday, the galley team have come to the rescue and will be serving bacon butties every Sunday from April 20th for only £1.50! And, while we have your attention, please note the first regatta of the year takes place on April 27th and of course Wednesday evening racing continues each week. More »

15 Apr 2025

Final Early Spring Decider

Races 11 & 12 of the Early Spring Series If you want to know the series winner, scroll to the bottom of the story!! Sailing Secretary, Simon Dolman, reports on the final two races of the Early Spring Series. The final day of the 12-race series delivered an exciting conclusion, with two races packed full of tight competition, strategic sailing and a fantastic turnout on the water. More »

13 Apr 2025

Upcoming events

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
May 4

10:30 - Spring Series Race 3 & 4, Spri…

Race Officer      Les P
May 7

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer                Mark H  
May 11

10:30 - Spring Series Race 5 & 6, Spri…

Race Officer      Kieran      
May 14

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer         Eddie M Assistant Race Officer
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       
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