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Ian and Mark lead online!
Ian Duncan has been a regular face on the podium this year, challenging the more experienced racers more and more as his confidence grows! But online he is head-and-shoulders above the rest, alongside skipper Mark Nield. Ian swapped his almost minimalist rigged Laser sheeting for the much more challenging set-up as he joined Mark in his Miracle for the Welsh Open earlier this year. Widespread coverage, especially video and images of day 2, of the More »
9 Nov 2026
Autumn Winners
Although Shotwick Sailors are well into their Frostbite racing series, there is still time to look back at the winners of the Autumn Series. And what a great Autumn morning and afternoon series we have had, said Dave Thomas. With mixed conditions throughout from drifting around the buoys to racing being cancelled due to nobody fancying breaking the rig, bodies or boats in really stormy weather. Both series have been well attended. The morning More »
9 Nov 2026
Storm Austen
Commodore Jeremy was planning to issue a reminder to all club members that Winter is coming and members need to check that their boats are well secured for the likely stormy weather ahead. The weather obviously listened and has sent Storm Austen our way to reinforce his concerns! Even worse you do not want an angry commodore saying I told you so!!! So to avoid damage to your own and the boats of others More »
20 Oct 2026
Winter Open Series
Does your Club stop racing as we head into Winter. Shotwick Lake Sailing doesn’t stop, and our Frostbite Sries is an Open series so visitors are welcome. Winter is coming - but that means you all get chance to experience Shotwick Lake’s superb Open Frostbite Series. Nov 1st to Dec 6th, starting at 11am, 2 races back-to-back and visitors can berth at the club for the series. Note boats have to be taken More »
20 Oct 2026
Winter training options
Which winter sailing course would you join? Dear Club Member, We're planning three RYA classroom courses at the club for early 2027, and we need to know which ones you'd join. It only takes 30 seconds and there's no commitment: just email us the courses you're interested in. Email: training-principal@shotwicksailing.org Course 1: RYA More »
17 Oct 2026
Racing Sunday 11th October
Well If the fleet thought the wind was light on the 4th, then the mirror-like lake that greeted them on Sunday 11th took it to another level. Great day to be OOD, whispered one helm! The course was set simply using the clubhouse end of the lake, although it was not at all clear if anyone would actually be ble to make the start. After a short delay the race got underway, with the More »
12 Oct 2026
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Upcoming events
| Nov 14 |
11:30 - Ladies L(a)unch ClubOpen to members only, the Ladies L(a)unch Club is a |
| Nov 15 |
11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 5 & 6Race Officer Assist Race Officer Vacant |
| Nov 22 |
11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 7 & 8Race Officer Dave T Assist Race Officer |
| Nov 29 |
11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 9 & 10Race Officer David C Assist Race Officer |
| Dec 6 |
11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 11 & 12Race Officer Gwyn J Assist Race Officer |
| Dec 12 |
11:30 - Ladies L(a)unch ClubOpen to members only, the Ladies L(a)unch Club is a |
| Dec 13 |
11:00 - Frostbite Pursuit RaceRace Officer RAB Assist Race Officer Vacant |
| Jan 9 |
11:30 - Ladies L(a)unch ClubOpen to members only, the Ladies L(a)unch Club is a |
| Jan 31 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser… |
| Feb 7 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser… |
