Latest news
Work Party Date
Due to the Easter weekend the April work party will take place on the following Saturday morning, April 11th. It also gives Les more time to add more to the to-do list - which will be published in advance as usual! If you want to join the work party just turn up on the 11th and find Les. Wear suitable sturdy clothing. If you have special skills then drop Les a WhatsApp message. It More »
25 Mar 2026
Yes we have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ShotwickLakeSailingClub If you are on Facebook then nip over there and Follow! Then click on some stories and LIke, Share and Comment… That way well share the Shotwick Lake experience, hopefully attracting new members and supporting partners… More »
24 Mar 2026
Club Skills Survey
Do it now! Keen to learn about our members, new and old, the club has launched a members skills survey. Please check your recent membership email and make sure you complete the survey, and also if you have a joint membership then please pass to the other adult member to also complete. Missed it, then head to the club WhatsApp group or the private Facebook discussion group where youll find the link. Still struggling More »
23 Mar 2026
Welcome Back Gwyn!
Early arrivals to Shotwick Lake on Sunday (22nd March) were met with a tranquil mill pond. However the wind picked up a little but not enough to avoid being a challenge on the start line, with a bit of gentle nudging and bumping going on (see videos on Facebook!). It was a welcome return of racer Gwyn Jones to Shotwick. Back after an enforced year out, Gwyn marked his return with a first and More »
23 Mar 2026
2026/7 fees
Looking to renew your membership or thinking of joining us, then pop over to: https://www.shotwicksailing.org/join-begin to checkout our fee structure and learn more about club membership. We are a volunteer-run club, with members taking a turn at sailing-related duties such as safety boat helm/crew and race officers. Members also take part in monthly work parties, tackling a tremendous range of tasks that help maintain the club and lake in a superb More »
17 Mar 2026
Windy!
The lively weather forecast for races 3 and 4 of the Early Spring Series promised challenges for both racers and the OOD responsible for setting the course for the day, Mark Heaton, who takes up the story: The forecast was for very strong winds, and the threat of huge gusts meant that many sailors either stayed in bed, took the opportunity to do Mothers Day or turned up but decided not to sail. I More »
16 Mar 2026
Upcoming events
| Mar 29 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 7 &…Race Officer Mr Miracle Geoff Assist Race |
| April 1-2 |
Junior fun daysThe first junior fun event. This time on the water, |
| Apr 1 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Mark H Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 5 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 9 &…Race Officer Paul M Assist Race Officer |
| April 8-9 |
Junior fun daysOur second junior fun event - on the water, over |
| Apr 8 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Gwyn J Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 11 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly club working party, please come down and lend a |
| Apr 12 |
10:30 - Early Spring Series - Race 11…Race Officer Vacant Assist Race Officer Ian |
| Apr 15 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Simon D Assist Race Officer |
| Apr 18 |
14:00 - Junior Session » All juniors to be accompanied…One of the top priorities for the club in 2026 |
