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Strength in depth
While it is always fun to see who will top the podium during a series the real strength of Shotwick Lake Sailing is the breadth and depth of sailing experience throughout the fleet. Total beginners compete alongside the experts many racing for the first time and some with only limited sailing experience. Dave Barker took up sailing in 2024, as a way of keeping active in retirement. With a barrel of enthusiasm and support More »
1 Mar 2026
Brass Monkey winners!
St David was hopefully watching on as the final two races of the Brass Monkey Open Series were completed. It has been a great series enjoyed by members and visitors alike. The reputation of Shotwick Lake Sailing, a friendly, welcoming and fun club, with competitive racing is spreading. At least one local club is giving our back-to-back format a go! With twice as many races this year the racing was tight and as More »
1 Mar 2026
Next Saturday Work Party
Following the fantastic turnout at the last work party Les is really excited to see how many members will turn up on Saturday (7th March) - will it be a new record? The work list is below, but first a special request. We know many members have special skills that could make a real difference, not only for the work parties but for some upcoming projects! So if you are a master tradesperson, project manager, More »
1 Mar 2026
Easter Junior Fun Days
Easter Fun Days announced for junior members! At Shotwick there are three elements to our junior sailing development programme. Note any participants must be full members of the club and cannot participate as a day visitor. 1. Accompanied Saturday afternoon Junior sessions where youngsters, beginners and the more experienced, can build confidence on the water with their responsible adult, in a safe environment with safety boat cover! No age restrictions. 2. Shotwick More »
27 Feb 2026
Shotwick Burgees!
OK so no names but Ron and Dot have noticed that some boats are burgee-free zones! Time to change that and buy the new Shotwick burgee - guaranteed to make your boat go faster… or at least in the right direction. £15 only in a choice of colours. Available from the galley when open. More »
26 Feb 2026
VI sailing sessions
Call for volunteers… The club diary is filling up fast, but we can always find time for the club to support the Visually Impaired (VI) community to experience what it is like to sail a dinghy. Many of those participating have experienced sailing and racing on yachts based out of Tranmere Sailing Club (also supported by Shotwick members). but dinghy sailing brings a different perspective, being so close to the water and with such More »
23 Feb 2026
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Upcoming events
| Mar 7 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly club working party, please come down and lend a |
| Mar 7 |
09:00 - Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Trai…Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Training PLEASE NOTE EACH DAY HAS 2 |
| Mar 7 |
13:00 - Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Trai…Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Training PLEASE NOTE EACH DAY HAS 2 |
| Mar 8 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 1 &…Race Officer Colin H Assist Race Officer |
| Mar 15 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 3 &…Race Officer Mark H Assist Race Officer |
| Mar 22 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 5 &…Race Officer Conrad B Assist Race Officer |
| Mar 29 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 7 &…Race Officer Mr Miracle Geoff Assist Race |
| April 1-2 |
Junior fun daysThe second junior fun event. This time on the water, |
| Apr 1 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Mark H Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 4 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly club working party, please come down and lend a |
