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Border Counties comes to Shotwick
Next Tuesday, 20th May, sees the monthly Border Counties Series return to Shotwick Lake. Three races, with two to count. First race start is at 11am. For more information take a look at: https://bordercountiesmidweeksailing.wordpress.com/ All members are welcome to participate within a diverse fleet of boats. But if you just want to come along and spectate then that is fine. More »
13 May 2025
Sunday racing update
Sunday 11th May - Spring Series races 5 and 6, Spring Handicap race 3. A glorious day for the spectators, with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. On the water it was a slightly different story with more wind, less wind, no wind, from all points of the compass! but that didnt not stop our Spring Series leader adding to his series success. In fact it is turning into a Gordon Bennell Solo lockout, More »
12 May 2025
Friday night social sailing
OK so the weather and water are warmer and Friday night is the night for everyone to get out onto the water. Boards, Dinghies, Windsurfers… Bring a picnic and make an evening of it. Usually a safety boat will be on the water, and there will always be lots of useful support from the more experienced club members. Not sure if you want to get on the water? Then just pop along and meet other More »
12 May 2025
Chippy Tea and Quiz
Well what a night. Julie Dolman and her team of enthusiastic helpers not only organised a great chippy tea but also sorted the weather for the evening! As one of our new members commented afterwards. We thought we were joining a sailing club, but we have joined a community. Over 50 members, families and friends turned out and had a great evening. Once the food was out of the way, and hot drinks and More »
11 May 2025
The Phantom Menace
So our special correspondent, Nick Brown, was riding along on the safety boat today and put pen to paper to tell the story of the latest Twilight zone reports… "The Phantom Menace and the Bumper Car Buoy". It was a gloriously sunny evening at Shotwick, the kind that tricks you into thinking you're in the Mediterranean — until the breeze hits and you remember you're still in North Wales. A decent wind More »
7 May 2025
May the 4th be with?
Apologies for the Star Wars reference on this special day! Sunday 4th May, a three race day. Two Spring Series and an afternoon Spring Handicap Series. Safety Boat Helm, Matthew Bennett, was there to report on yet another very variable day of Shotwick racing… In the afternoon the force was certainly with the Miracles! Today sailors were greeted with some very challenging conditions, with some dramatic changes in pressure and direction which kept everyone More »
4 May 2025
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Upcoming events
| May 14 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Eddie M Assistant Race Officer |
| May 18 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 7 & 8, Spri…Race Officer Chris D Assistant Race |
| May 20 |
Border Counties Midweek Sailin…Border Counties 2nd race of the series.Briefing 10.30 1st race |
| May 21 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Les the main man |
| May 25 |
10:30 - May RegattaRace Officer Les P Assistant Race Officer |
| May 28 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Shan S |
| Jun 1 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 9 & 10, Spr…Race Officer Vacant |
| Jun 4 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Colin H |
| Jun 7 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly Club Working Party |
| Jun 8 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 11 & 12, Sp…Race Officer Paul M |
