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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

Watson clean sweep!

Oh it was so tempting to go with - Watson streaking away with the series! But is there a glimmer of hope for the chasing pack? In the afternoon race Phil Watson was nearly beaten, pushed hard by Shan Stapley, singlehanded in her Mirror. Only one second (corrected time) separated the two boats at the finish line, but Phil managed to sneak across the line first, maintaining his winning performance. But he had an anxious More »

10 May 2026

Work Party!

Wow yet another superb turnout for a club work party. Les was inundated with willing volunteers who tackled everything from grass cutting to special projects. Drive the approach road slowly when you next visit to admire the manicured verges. Special mention to Ian D and his team, including Chris D more normally seen in his Topper! Ian was busy installing the new lake weather system and several high definition cameras that will replace our More »

9 May 2026

Wednesday racing

Race 6 of the Windward Twilight Series, 6th May), saw three Supernovas out on the lake! One was helmed by Phil Watson who is currently on a winning streak! Swapping from his usual Streaker to the Supernova did nothing to slow him down, but the recent race practice at Open events Simon and Julie Dolman have put in meant he had to settle for second equal alongside Jim Young in his Laser Radial with matching More »

6 May 2026

Adult RYA level 1/2

Training opportunities are coming along like buses. And here is an opportunity for those new to sailing to take the RYA Combined level 1 and 2 dinghy course. There are a maximum of 8 places available for adult club members. The course starts on the evening of Friday 29th May. Full details below: - Friday 29th May, 18:00h - Saturday 30th May, 09:00-16:00h - Saturday 6th June, 09:00-16:00h - Saturday 13th More »

6 May 2026

Work Party on the 9th

The old saying how time flies if you are having fun, must mean that our work parties are really entertaining as yet another one is taking place this Saturday the 9th May. Led as usual by Les Perry there is the usual long list of jobs to be completed. These range from grass cutting and grounds maintenance, painting, specialist electrical work, drain digging, sheet metal construction, cleaning trophies, and many other tasks. If More »

6 May 2026

New members Q&A Saturday

This Saturday, 9th May, as well as the next work party, we will be holding a Q&A session for new members. Any other members who are interested are welcome to come along too to learn more about how the club works.  It will be in the clubhouse at 11am, which will give you the chance to join in with the work party if you so wish. The work party runs from 9am until lunch More »

6 May 2026

Upcoming events

May 13

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer Colin H Assist Race Officer
May 15

18:30 - Friday Social Sailing

Social 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
May 20

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer Conrad B Assist Race Officer
May 22

18:30 - Friday Social Sailing

Social Friday evening sailing. Normally a safety boat will be
May 24

10:30 - May Regatta

Race Officer Simon D Assist Race Officer
May 24

13:30 - VI Sailing

Safety boat cover needed x2, plus experienced helms and general
May 27

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer Dave T Assist Race Officer
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