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And we are off!!
2026 racing is underway. 13 singlehanders hit the water today Sunday February 1st, with the first two races of the Brass Monkey Open Series. Maybe the double-handlers are still hibernating, or waiting for the last 40 coats of varnish to dry? The weather was a bit underwhelming, but the racing was as tight as ever as club members mixed it with helms from visiting clubs. With Commodore Jeremy Cooper on duty, acting as safety boat More »
1 Feb 2026
Junior fun day - Feb half term
Yes it is short notice, but here is an opportunity for our junior members to get away from their screens and enjoy a fun day on Wednesday Feb 18th (half term). The activities will be shore-based and it will be a chance for our younger members to not only have fun but to get together for the first time in 2026. Led by experienced instructor Jude and her team, the day will be a mix More »
1 Feb 2026
A great start to 2026
The largest workparty in recent times, at well over 30 members, gathered at Shotwick Lake on Saturday 24th January. Les Perry was ready with a challenging list of jobs, and secretary Vicki was ready with hot soup at half-time. While an on-the-water team worked in very gusty conditions to install the racing marks under Dougs eagle eye, members worked across all areas of the lake as well as the access road. The best work party More »
25 Jan 2026
Brass Monkey Open invite
OK so time to get those last minute jobs done on the boat, adding all those go-faster gizmos that Father Christmas brought. The first two races of the Brass Monkey Open series are on Sunday 1st February. A handicap series the races will be run back-to-back exactly like the Frostbite series. The Brass Monkey series will also be an open event with non-members being invited to participate for a one-off fee of £25. This More »
16 Jan 2026
January Working Party
Yep, Les is already planning the first Working Party of 2026, which will be the morning of Saturday 24th January, from 9-12ish. No word yet if snow clearance will be needed but the following is planned: - Lake weed raking and putting the racing marks back in place - Cut access road trees back, including larger shrubs (left past brick building) - Kerbs to be installed for tie-downs - Pothole fixing More »
5 Jan 2026
Prize winning and social
Following the pursuit race on Sunday 14th December, the Club held the annual awards presentations followed by a very well attended social afternoon, including catering by Dot and the team. Master of ceremonies for the award presentations was Racing Secretary Simon Dolman, who said: Before we present and award the winners of each series, on behalf of the sailors, I would like to say some thanks to those who enable us to race and More »
23 Dec 2025
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Upcoming events
| Feb 3 |
19:30 - Annual General Meeting: Year 2… |
| Feb 8 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser…Start 11.00am 2 Races back to back, open to visitors |
| Feb 15 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser…Start 11.00am 2 Races back to back, open to visitors. |
| Feb 18 |
Junior fun dayYes it is short notice, but here is an opportunity for |
| Feb 21 |
09:00 - Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Trai…Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Training PLEASE NOTE EACH DAY HAS 2 |
| Feb 21 |
13:00 - Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Trai…Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Training PLEASE NOTE EACH DAY HAS 2 |
| Feb 22 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser…Start 11.00am 2 Races back to back, open to visitors. |
| Mar 1 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser…Start 11.00am 2 Races back to back, open to visitors. |
| Mar 7 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly club working party, please come down and lend a |
| Mar 8 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 1 &…Race Officer Colin H Assist Race Officer |
