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Next Saturday Work Party
Following the fantastic turnout at the last work party Les is really excited to see how many members will turn up on Saturday (7th March) - will it be a new record? The work list is below, but first a special request. We know many members have special skills that could make a real difference, not only for the work parties but for some upcoming projects! So if you are a master tradesperson, project manager, More »
1 Mar 2026
Easter Junior Fun Days
Easter Fun Days announced for junior members! At Shotwick there are three elements to our junior sailing development programme. Note any participants must be full members of the club and cannot participate as a day visitor. 1. Accompanied Saturday afternoon Junior sessions where youngsters, beginners and the more experienced, can build confidence on the water with their responsible adult, in a safe environment with safety boat cover! No age restrictions. 2. Shotwick More »
27 Feb 2026
Shotwick Burgees!
OK so no names but Ron and Dot have noticed that some boats are burgee-free zones! Time to change that and buy the new Shotwick burgee - guaranteed to make your boat go faster… or at least in the right direction. £15 only in a choice of colours. Available from the galley when open. More »
26 Feb 2026
VI sailing sessions
Call for volunteers… The club diary is filling up fast, but we can always find time for the club to support the Visually Impaired (VI) community to experience what it is like to sail a dinghy. Many of those participating have experienced sailing and racing on yachts based out of Tranmere Sailing Club (also supported by Shotwick members). but dinghy sailing brings a different perspective, being so close to the water and with such More »
23 Feb 2026
Brass Monkey Series
With the Brass Monkey Series nearing the end - one more Sunday to go, Dave Thomas (OOD) tells the story of races 7 and 8, on a day that had blue sky, wild sky, and gusts that caught many out in race 1… What a great day for the penultimate race day wind straight down the lake plenty of gybes, plenty of swimming! Great turnout of 18 boats with a couple of new More »
22 Feb 2026
Junior session dates set!
One of the top priorities for the club in 2026 is to help our younger members and families to get on to the lake in a safe and fun environment with safety boat cover available. Junior sailing sessions will be held throughout the warmer months on a series of Saturday afternoon dates. The dates are listed below, with the first being Saturday 18th April. They will be added to More »
21 Feb 2026
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Upcoming events
| Mar 1 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser…Start 11.00am 2 Races back to back, open to visitors. |
| Mar 7 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly club working party, please come down and lend a |
| Mar 7 |
09:00 - Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Trai…Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Training PLEASE NOTE EACH DAY HAS 2 |
| Mar 7 |
13:00 - Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Trai…Shotwick Safety Boat Helm Training PLEASE NOTE EACH DAY HAS 2 |
| Mar 8 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 1 &…Race Officer Colin H Assist Race Officer |
| Mar 15 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 3 &…Race Officer Mark H Assist Race Officer |
| 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 |
