Latest news
Wednesday - race 5
Windward Twilight Series week 5: Simon and Julie Dolman took line honours on Wednesday night in race 5 of the series. Simon takes up the story of the night: We were a bit short on numbers again, with only five boats signing on. The forecast clearly put some people off and Mark Nield made a last-minute call not to race due to the conditions. Mark Heaton then had an uphaul break just before More »
30 Apr 2026
RYA Youth courses
MAY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS… Junior/youth training at Shotwick Lake is making a major step forward during the May school holidays. Club youth members will be able to participate in the first RYA youth courses of 2026, led by Shotwick Lake Senior Instructor Jude. Youth members, age 8 to 18 will be able to participate in RYA stage 1 & 2, beginner sailing courses and also complete the Power Boat level 1 course! Course: More »
30 Apr 2026
Race Duties
Race Duties Like every club Shotwick Lake Sailing relies totally on its members to volunteer for a range of activities to keep the club going. One of the most challenging areas is that of race duties. The club has a very active racing programme and each day or evening of racing requires an Officer of the Day (OOD) or race officer, an Assistant OOD, plus a safety boat helm and More »
29 Apr 2026
April Regatta
This Sunday marked the first of six in our regatta series. On each day three races are scheduled: two back-to-back in the morning, followed by one in the afternoon — a format thats both exciting and challenging. Here is where the challenge comes in. Morning-only sailors (often some of the top seeds) will not have a discard, meaning every result counts — unless they decide to stay on for the afternoon More »
26 Apr 2026
Summertime!
Well yes it is still April, but on Saturday a gaggle of social sailors hit the lake to enjoy the best weather seen for a long time! Sail, boards, kayaks were all deployed and assistance provided to the less experienced. How do I find out that this sort of social sailing is happening I hear you ask! Well it is very easy. Go to your online portal on this website and find the Club WhatsApp More »
26 Apr 2026
Leeward Twilight
The Reward for the three competitors in the Wednesday night race was a podium place. Potential gusty high winds put a few regulars off, but the evening turned into a great sailing evening - with the racers being joined by an intrepid wing boarder foiling around the lake! Leeward Twilight race 4: 1. Ian Duncan (Laser), 2. Ian McCready (Laser), 3.Dave Thomas and Shan Stapley (Miracle) Results overall after 4 races: 1. Ian More »
22 Apr 2026
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Upcoming events
| May 2 |
14:00 - Junior Session » All juniors to be accompanied…One of the top priorities for the club in 2026 |
| May 3 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 3 & 4 and S…Race officer Paul M Assistant Race Officer Rick H |
| May 6 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Gwyn J Assist Race Officer |
| May 9 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly club working party, please come down and lend a |
| May 10 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 5 & 6, Spri…Race Officer Dave T Assist Race Officer |
| May 13 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Colin H Assist Race Officer |
| May 15 |
18:30 - Friday Social SailingSocial Friday evening sailing. Normally a safety boat will be |
| May 16 |
14:00 - Junior Session » All juniors to be accompanied…One of the top priorities for the club in 2026 |
| May 17 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 7 & 8, Spri…Race Officer Chris D Assist Race Officer |
| May 19 |
Border Counties Midweek Sailin…Border Counties Series. Briefing 10.30am first race 11.00am then two |
