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

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

December 26, 2016

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

SUCCESS ON LEVEL 2 POWERBOAT COURSE

SUCCESS ON LEVEL 2 POWERBOAT COURSE

December 26, 2016

Congratulations to members Geoff Weir, Les Perry and Dave Turtle who recently successfully completed the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course held on Saturdays 10th and 17th December. Many thanks to Tim Bowden for providing excellent tuition which was much appreciated by the participants.

Brass Monkey Series Starts 5th February 2017

Brass Monkey Series Starts 5th February 2017

December 13, 2016

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

Duty Man Now Open for 2017

December 13, 2016

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

End Of Season Christmas Pursuit Race

December 13, 2016

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 –

RACING PROGRAMME – THE OUTCOME

RACING PROGRAMME – THE OUTCOME

November 17, 2016

FOLLOWING THE RECENT REVIEW OF THE RACE PROGRAMME AND FORMAT – The Committee have considered the output from the recent review discussions held after racing on 2nd October 2016. In summary: The Racing Review (Sep 2016) produced a number of comments and suggestions that were considered by the committee at

ROAD RE-OPENED!

November 15, 2016

The access road to the sailing club has been re-opened from Thursday 24th November. Please take care and drive slowly through the roadworks. Original reason for closure: UNAVOIDABLE ROAD CLOSURE 21st to 24th November  –  The sailing club has been working with Prysmian Group to minimise the disruption to our

FROSTBITE OPEN SERIES

FROSTBITE OPEN SERIES

November 8, 2016

Frostbite Open Series Begins – 6th November sees the start of the frostbite series. Consisting of 2 races the first at 11am. Open to all members and non- members alike. Runs every Sunday up to 11th December. The following Sunday, 18th December is the End Of Season Pursuit Race at

SUCCESS ON LEVEL 1 & 2 DINGHY COURSE

SUCCESS ON LEVEL 1 & 2 DINGHY COURSE

November 8, 2016

Latest Candidates are Successful – The clubs latest RYA level 1-2 training course proved successful, with 5 candidates passing on the day and 1 passing at a later date. We are expecting half of them to join the club so don’t forget to offer a helping hand if you see

Miracle Welsh Area Championship & Shotwick Lake Open Autumn Regatta

Miracle Welsh Area Championship & Shotwick Lake Open Autumn Regatta

October 3, 2016

Shotwick Lake Sailing hosted the Miracle Welsh Area Championship on 10th and 11th September 2016, combined with the Shotwick Lake Open Handicap Autumn Regatta on the 11th. Ten Miracle Dinghy sailors arrived for the event (with two arriving Friday evening) and were greeted and introduced to the club facility. The