Dinghy Racing – Page 6 – Shotwick Lake Sailing

Sailing Update June 2017

June 28, 2017 Gaz Henshall

Summer Regatta The new format of just two races for the Summer Club Regatta was a great success with an entry of 20 boats. The sun didn’t shine but the wind was kind and built gradually during the day from a pleasant force 2-3 in the morning to a lively

Summer Club Regatta Sunday 25th June

June 21, 2017 Gaz Henshall

This year we are trying a new less formal format so why not come and join the fun? There are just 2 races: One handicap race starting at 11:00hrs and the other a pursuit race after lunch. No entry fee, no visitors and no third race! The changes are

Spring Regatta and D-Zero Open

April 24, 2017 Gaz Henshall

The forecast was for a day of very light and variable wind but luckily the forecast was wrong! Competitors were greeted by a steady north-westerly that gradually increased throughout the day to 15 gusting 20mph. Great sailing especially combined with the blue skies and friendly competition. Disappointingly, there were just

Early Spring Series Coming to an End & Other News

April 11, 2017 Tony Forster

Sailing News April 2017 Early Spring Handicap Series Only one week left of the Early Spring Handicap Series and it’s looking very close at the top of the leader-board. Four boats are in with a chance of winning but only if they turn up on the last day! Conditions have

BRASS MONKEY SERIES COMPLETE – SEE LATEST UPDATE HERE

March 7, 2017 Tony Forster

Shotwick Lake Sailing Brass Monkey Open Handicap Series Fresh from his success in the Frostbite series, Gareth Morris moved to the front of his new GP14 and teamed up with Dave Turtle to win the Brass Monkey Open Handicap series at Shotwick Lake. All five races were completed as

LEARN ABOUT THE CHANGES TO THE RACING RULES FOR 2017 – 2020

March 6, 2017 Tony Forster

This joint evening with Gresford Sailing Club is a must for all members interested in racing or acting as Race Officer. Please see the details below for date, time and venue:

FROSTBITE SERIES A CLOSE RUN THING UP TO THE LAST RACE!

December 26, 2016 Tony Forster

The outcome of the 2016 Open Frostbite Series was in the balance right up until the final race and in the end only 3 points separated the top 3 positions – the closest finish for many years! The series was plagued by very light winds throughout but, even so, there

Brass Monkey Series Starts 5th February 2017

December 13, 2016 Tony Forster

Hardy sailors will be pleased that the Brass Monkey series returns to Shotwick Lake for yet another year on 5th February 2017. Shovel off the snow and break away the ice for some more great racing in the new year!

Duty Man Now Open for 2017

December 13, 2016 Tony Forster

If you’ve not been sent a notification for this, then we probably don’t have your correct email address – please let us have your correct email address asap. If you have had the email you will know that you can now log on to Dutyman and select your duty dates

End Of Season Christmas Pursuit Race

December 13, 2016 Tony Forster

Come down to the club on 18th December for the last event of the 2016 season. Our last race this year is a pursuit race at 11.00am. All welcome to take part and boat decorating and fancy dress is encouraged. After racing there is a the annual Christmas buffet –