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Croeso and welcome to Shotwick Lake Sailing

Shotwick Lake is situated on the Welsh, English border on the edge of the Dee estuary. We have members from North Wales, The Wirral, Chester and North West England. 

A family club we pride ourselves on our community and are an affiliated RYA Training Centre running sailing and windsurfing courses for both juniors and adults alike. 

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Latest news

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

Racing Sunday 4th Oct

Sunday racing - October 4th… In a contrast to recent wild weather, Sunday 4th October saw 15 boat taking to the water in light winds. However once the course was set we managed to get in two races. Even more amazingly three people managed to capsize, and they really should have known better. First was Mark Nield as he crossed the start line - and then went on to do another lap. Jeanette popped More »

12 Oct 2026

Ladies L(a)unched!

Ladies that L(a)unch - Sat 10th Oct Spoiler - the next one is on Saturday 14th November… Vicki Hall was there. The blustery and showery conditions didn’t deter the attendees of our first session. A small but keen group of ladies from our membership pool got together for a good chat, hot drink and cake (of course). It was good to take the opportunity to learn more about each other More »

11 Oct 2026

Ladies that l(a)unch

A brand new initiative at Shotwick Lake - Ladies that l(a)unch! Starting on Saturday October 10th at 11:30 the Ladies that L(a)unch Club - dinghy, kayak, paddleboard, coffee… So why not pop along for the launch of the Ladies that L(a)unch Club on the 11th?! (members only) More »

3 Oct 2026

Miracle Champs Day 2

Shan continues her coverage of the Miracle Welsh Area Champs: Day 2 Sunday morning dawned bright and blustery with a definite Autumn chill in the air; crews gathered on shore looking at the lake, white horses again! The wind direction was consistent with Saturday, ideal for Shotwick, coming off the estuary. Ashleigh and Danielle joined us for the day from Leigh and Lowton in a similar FRP Miracle to Dave and Shans. More »

24 Sep 2026

Miracle Champs day 1

It was a typical lively weekend at Shotwick Lake for the two-day Miracle Welsh Area Miracle Championships (19/20th September). Shan Stapley was there, organising (together with Julie Dolman and many other Shotwick members) and also taking part, crewing for Dave Thomas. As well as keeping busy both on and off the water Shan has managed to capture the details of each race and how the two days of racing went. This report captures the two More »

22 Sep 2026

Upcoming events

Oct 18

10:30 - Autumn Series Race 11 & 12, Au…

Race Officer Dave T Assist Race Officer
Oct 25

10:30 - Autumn Series Race 13 & 14, Au…

Race Officer Phil W Assist Race Officer
October 28-29

Junior RYA Power Boat course (…

  Junior Power Boat course (PB2)
Nov 1

11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 1 & 2

Race Officer Gaz H Assist Race Officer
Nov 7

09:00 - Work Party

Monthly club working party, please come down and lend a
Nov 8

11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 3 & 4

Race Officer Claire C Assist Race Officer
Nov 15

11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 5 & 6

Race Officer Assist Race Officer Vacant
Nov 22

11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 7 & 8

Race Officer Mark H Assist Race Officer
Nov 29

11:00 - Frostbite Series Race 9 & 10

Race Officer David C Assist Race Officer
Dec 5

09:00 - Work Party

Monthly club working party, please come down and lend a
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