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Bumper Entry for Brass Monkey

February 3, 2019 Gaz Henshall

The arctic weather of the previous week failed to deter competitors for the first race of the Brass Monkey series. There was a fantastic fleet of 24 boats swelled by 8 Toppers from the regional training squad. After removing blocks of ice out of boats and thawing the sheets, all

Who Won What in 2018?

January 1, 2019 Gaz Henshall

Who Won What in 2018? Just in case you’ve been wondering, the top three positions for each event are shown below:

Please select your 2019 Dutyman dates

December 20, 2018 Paul.Newman

Please select your Dutyman dates before the start of the season. You will be aware that as club members we each take turns to help out with race duties. Members are encouraged to choose their own duties online via the club website at the beginning of the season. (You should

A Great Day at the Races

November 19, 2018 Gaz Henshall

An impressive entry of 29 boats took to the water at the weekend for the 5th and 6th races of our Open Frostbite series. The weather was perfect with a light to moderate southeasterly breeze blowing diagonally across the lake coupled with unbroken autumn sunshine. However, the large fleet didn’t

Racing Review: Comments and Suggestions Please!

October 17, 2018 Gaz Henshall

Racing Programme Review It’s time to review this season’s racing programme and plan ahead for 2019. The headline figure this year is that there has been a 52% increase in the number of boats racing so we must be getting something right! There are more details on the link

Welsh Trophy Returns to Shotwick!

October 1, 2018 Gaz Henshall

Report by Josie and Zara. Photos by Doug. Once again Shotwick Lake Sailing Club hosted a fun, windy and sociable event with a small and competitive fleet of 7 Miracles taking to the water for the Welsh Area Championships on the 15th and 16th September. The forecast for the weekend

September Work Party

September 29, 2018 Jayne Rowland

Thanks to everyone who turned up for the work party last Saturday? Particularly Rick who brought his new waterproof digger! and did a fabulous job of expanding the launch area along with Julian and George Tam. A great turnout by the existing and new members who turned up to help

The Season So Far ……….

June 20, 2018 Gaz Henshall

It’s hard to believe that mid-summer’s day is almost here and the Summer Regatta is next Sunday 24th June. So what’s been happening so far this season? I thought it would be good to give a brief update of what’s been happening, who’s won what and how we’re doing as

Solo, Streaker and Handicap Open Meeting

May 1, 2018 Paul.Newman

Shotwick Lake Sailing Solo, Streaker and Handicap Open Meeting 22nd April 2018. We welcomed thirteen Solos, ten Streakers and three handicap boats to enjoy exciting racing at our spring regatta on 22nd April 2018. Ten of these were visitors enjoying the warm welcome and great sailing conditions that Shotwick Lake

RYA PUSH THE BOAT OUT / OPEN DAY MAY 2018

April 22, 2018 Tony Forster

Shotwick Lake Sailing is pleased to be holding our RYA Push The Boat Out / Open Day for 2018 on 12th May. Try dinghy sailing or windsurfing & receive a free introduction to the club facilities, with no obligation & no prior experience needed. Light refreshments available at a small