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Frostbite week 2
Sunday 9th November, and races 3 and 4 of the Frostbite Series took place at Shotwick Lake Sailing. Under conditions that fully met the description of that wonderful Scottish word, dreich! But that did not stop a fleet of 24 boats battling it out in the very variable conditions. This is mixed fleet handicap racing, and although the RS100 of Andy Todd whizzed around at the head of the fleet, the PY of 1001 meant More »
12 Nov 2025
Miracle fun!
Two new additions to the Miracle fleet battled it out on Sunday during the Frostbite racing. Etty Ketty and Bumble have yet to make it to the podium but they were simply excited to be racing. Etty Ketty helm, Claire Cornmell explained. We had enormous fun racing today. The competition between Etty Ketty and Bumble was fierce - Jon and Vickis smiling faces did not fool us - they were hunting us down More »
10 Nov 2025
Commodore Rum and Mince Pies
Shotwick Lake Sailing Commodore Jeremy Cooper is a frequent visitor to the podium at Shotwick. He is also frequently on his travels with his trusty boat trailer come overnight accommodation! His most recent outing was to Oxford for the last in the Lightening Traveller Series, in an aptly named Rum and Mince Pies event at West Oxford Sailing Club. This report, by Simon Hopkins, tells the story of the event, featuring Jeremy… enjoy. Oh More »
10 Nov 2025
A date for the diary
Sunday 14th December 2025 - Christmas Social! The programme for the day: 11:00 - Frostbite Persuit 12:45ish - prize giving and presentations 13:30ish - buffet The buffet is £6 per person paid in advance to Dot. (If you are not planning to be at the Club before the 14th drop Julie Dolman a message to book the buffet) Photo for attention is by Jon Davies taken last Sunday, capturing More »
5 Nov 2025
Frostbite 25 is go!
The results from last Sundays first Frostbite races contained some new names, as 7 sailors from Bala have decided to pop over to Shotwick for the series. Conditions were superb if a little lively, although a couple of members commented on how cold the water was after they went swimming! Club Secretary Vicki Hall commented: By heck, that water was cold! With 25 boats on the water the racing was challenging and competitive, a More »
5 Nov 2025
Junior Sailing Session launch
First Junior Sailing Session Sat 18th October 2025 (Session 2 is planned for Sat 22nd Nov fyi) Club Secretary Vicki Hall was there… There was an excellent turnout for the first junior sailing session, which got off to a prompt start in the warm clubhouse with everyone introducing themselves and sharing their sailing ability. Trevor (Holding), ran through how the sessions would be structured, with the all-important safety briefing, registration and More »
28 Oct 2025
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Upcoming events
| Nov 16 |
11:00 - Frostbite Race 5 & 6Race Officer Gaz H |
| Nov 22 |
13:00 - Junior Social Sailing Session:…Please see dedicated WhatsApp group for further details, contact Trevor |
| Nov 23 |
11:00 - Frostbite Race 7 & 8Race Officer Mark H |
| Nov 30 |
11:00 - Frostbite Race 9 & 10Race Officer Gwyn J |
| Dec 7 |
11:00 - Frostbite Race 11 & 12Race Officer Conrad B |
| Dec 14 |
Prize Giving & Christmas Buffe…Following the pursuit race will be prize giving and a |
| Dec 14 |
11:00 - Frostbite Pursuit RaceRace Officer Simon Gobby |
| Jan 24 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly Club Working Party - priority this month is servicing |
| Feb 1 |
11:00 - Brass Monkey Open Handicap Ser…Start 11.00am One Race, open to visitors. Race Officer |
| Feb 3 |
19:30 - Annual General Meeting: Year 2… |
