Latest news
Windy!
The lively weather forecast for races 3 and 4 of the Early Spring Series promised challenges for both racers and the OOD responsible for setting the course for the day, Mark Heaton, who takes up the story: The forecast was for very strong winds, and the threat of huge gusts meant that many sailors either stayed in bed, took the opportunity to do Mothers Day or turned up but decided not to sail. I More »
16 Mar 2026
Easter Junior Fun Days!
With the Easter Hols approaching its Shotwick Junior Fun Days time! 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th April. Contact Jude - jude348@btinternet.com for more information. Open to all junior members 8 year old and over. More »
14 Mar 2026
Lightning strikes in July
Yes It might seem a long way away but here is a date for your diary. The Lightning Open weekend. July 4th, completes the weekend with one of the famous Shotwick fish super evenings, open to members, friends and visitors! More »
9 Mar 2026
Early Spring Series starts
Wow, one series down for 2026 and the next one comes along. Members only this one, the Early Spring Series. Simon Dolmon, fresh from his Winter break, is back and in fine writing fettle. Here is his report of the action on the lake today (Sun 8th March) for races one and two. And no spoiler, but the racing was as tight as ever. The morning began with a foggy start, but it soon More »
8 Mar 2026
Training
It might only be March but club training is well underway. Today was the turn of the safety boat helms as they undertook refresher training under the watchful eye of Chief Instructor Chris Snow. Chris was assisted by Jude Stratton who was completing her final observed training session before being signed off as a club instructor. Jude also completed multiple capsizes while acting as a rescue dummy for the refresher course! The growing number More »
7 Mar 2026
Work Party!
The March work party was a varied affair. A team of 18 members carried out grounds maintenance, the construction of a rack for boat storage, installation of computer cabling, inventory and clear out of the old equipment store, repairs to the store roof, raking and grading of the NW lake access ramp, carrying out maintenance on the club Hansa 303 Access dinghies, cleaning the pontoon and inventory and cleaning of the club trophies plus any More »
7 Mar 2026
Upcoming events
| 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 |
| Apr 5 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 9 &…Race Officer Paul M Assist Race Officer |
| April 8-9 |
Junior fun daysOur third junior fun event - on the water, over |
| Apr 8 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Gwyn J Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 12 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 11…Race Officer Vacant Assist Race Officer Ian |
| Apr 15 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Simon D Assist Race Officer |
