Latest news
Subs
Nope we are not introducing submarines to the Lake, but it is time to renew your membership subscription! The deadline for renewal is the 30th April - after which access codes will all change and will not be viewable on the website portal until renewal is complete. You should have received emails and reminders, but any problems email membership@shotwicksailing.org . Also please note that juniors need to be added to family memberships to participate More »
10 Apr 2026
Twilight race 2
Wednesday 8th April, and Kieran got out his bigger sail! And it worked… With superb weather Kieran worked his magic to cross the line behind Matt Bennet, in his Solo, but came out one second ahead of Matt on corrected time! Mark Heaton dropped into third place in his Lightning. Welcome also to new helm, Paul Dolby, racing his Mirror dinghy for More »
8 Apr 2026
Work Party Saturday
Yep Another work party is nearly here - Saturday 9-12 am. Coordinator Les has an impressive list to challenge members (the biggest list so far this year!). So pop along on Saturday to help him to get through it. As usual this post will include a reminder that the superb turnout for work parties is responsible for not only keeping the club looking so smart, but is a key factor in keeping membership fees down. More »
8 Apr 2026
Trophy award
Members and visitors to Shotwick Lake Sailing might have noticed the diverse range of trophies on display. Most are linked to various series in the past and have not been awarded for many years. That is about to change. Following a review by the racing sub-committee, racing awards will now be presented throughout the year, rather than waiting until the end of the season. In addition unused, but historically More »
8 Apr 2026
Wild, wild, wild!
Sunday 5th April, the penultimate day of racing in the Early Spring Series and it was a wild one! Sailing secretary Simon Dolman was out in the thick of it but still found time afterwards to share his views on the day: The first race saw winds rise to unsailable levels at times, with several crews opting to remain ashore. By the start, conditions were extremely challenging and only a handful of boats More »
5 Apr 2026
Heroes!
Wednesday night racing got under way at Shotwick Lake with a lively evening of sailing and several swimmers in the lake - the first race in the evening Twilight Series on the 1st April. However there was no need to worry as the first female only safety boat crew were on-hand to keep everyone safe and still find time to support one of our younger members who braved the weather and received some on-the-water coaching More »
5 Apr 2026
Crew Finder
Upcoming events
| Apr 11 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly club working party, please come down and lend a |
| Apr 12 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 11…Race Officer Vacant Assist Race Officer Ian |
| Apr 15 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Simon D Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 18 |
14:00 - Junior Session » All juniors to be accompanied…One of the top priorities for the club in 2026 |
| Apr 19 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 1 & 2, Spri…Race Officer James S Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 22 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Mark H Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 26 |
10:30 - April RegattaRace Officer Vacant Assist Race Officer Paul |
| Apr 29 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Vacant Gwyn J Assist Race |
| 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, Spri…Race officer Paul M Assistant Race Officer Vacant |
