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Sunday racing
Sunday 17th May - another lively 3 race programme. Sailing Secretary Simon Dolman was there: Well done today, everyone — there was some great competitive sailing across all three races! A huge thank you to everyone who helped out on duty and especially to Sara for stepping in at very late notice as safety boat crew, despite already being at the requested volunteer quota of five duties. Your support is hugely appreciated Sara! More »
17 May 2026
Race duties!
Shotwick Lake Sailing has an amazing programme of racing, but of course each race day requires a team of volunteers to enable racing to take place. The four key roles are: - Race Officer of the Day (OOD). This requires someone with experience who can organise the racing for the day. - Assistant Race officer. Basically assists the OOD in administering the races, helping setup the starting station, keeping track and recording lap More »
17 May 2026
Saturday Juniors on the lake
The Saturday afternoon Junior accompanied sessions continued last weekend, with a great outing in variable conditions. Numbers were down due to several youngsters being on holiday, but the weather meant that both youngsters and parents present were able to get out on the water. Club boats were also deployed and alongside Les and Richard providing safety boat cover, several experienced club members were there to provide advice both on and off the water. Early arrivals More »
17 May 2026
Windward Twilight Series
Wednesday 13th May. Race 7 of the Wednesday night Windward Twilight Series brought some speedy sailing for the five brave souls that braved the seriously gusty conditions. Three Lasers, of every variant, with Conrad Brown going for the full-size rig, and a Solo! Whilst at times survival was the order of the day there was the opportunity for some tremendously fast reaching. Amazingly the three Lasers finished within 33 seconds of each other, with More »
17 May 2026
Tuesday Open meet!
Reminder… This coming Tuesday (19th May) Shotwick Lake Sailing plays host to the Border Counties Travellers Series. Last year there was a great turnout and some competitive and fun racing throughout the fleet. All are welcome! For more information checkout: https://bordercountiesmidweeksailing.wordpress.com/ More »
17 May 2026
VI Sailing - Sunday 24th May
Volunteers required! The first of the 2026 series of VI Sailing afternoons will be on Sunday 24th May. We need willing volunteers to help to run these sessions: 2 safety boat helms and 2 crew, 4 dinghy helms (Hansa or Wanderer), 3 shore-based support. Please contact Jeremy to confirm you can help. Shotwick Lake Sailing is a great supporter of the Visually Impaired (VI) community, so that they can experience what More »
12 May 2026
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Upcoming events
| May 19 |
Border Counties Midweek Sailin…Border Counties Series. Briefing 10.30am first race 11.00am then two |
| May 20 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Conrad B Assist Race Officer |
| May 22 |
18:30 - Friday Social SailingSocial Friday evening sailing. Normally a safety boat will be |
| May 24 |
10:30 - May RegattaRace Officer Simon D Assist Race Officer |
| May 24 |
13:30 - VI SailingSafety boat cover needed x2, plus experienced helms and general |
| May 26-27 |
Junior RYA Stage 1 and 2 (2-da…MAY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS RYA YOUTH TRAINING. Junior/youth training at Shotwick Lake is |
| May 27 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Dave T Assist Race Officer |
| May 28-29 |
Junior PB1 Powerboat course (2…2 day Powerboat 1 training course for juniors. |
| May 29 |
18:00 - Adult RYA level 1/2 training s…Adult RYA training… Training opportunities are coming along like |
| May 29 |
18:30 - Friday Social SailingSocial Friday evening sailing. Normally a safety boat will be |
