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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

Sunday racing update

Sunday 11th May - Spring Series races 5 and 6, Spring Handicap race 3. A glorious day for the spectators, with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. On the water it was a slightly different story with more wind, less wind, no wind, from all points of the compass! but that didnt not stop our Spring Series leader adding to his series success. In fact it is turning into a Gordon Bennell Solo lockout, More »

12 May 2025

Friday night is social night

OK so the weather and water are warmer and Friday night is the night for anyone to get out onto the water. Boards, Dinghies, Windsurfers… Bring a picnic and make an evening of it. Usually a safety boat will be on the water, and there will always be lots of useful support from the more experienced club members. Not sure if you want to get on the water then just pop along and meet other More »

12 May 2025

Chippy Tea and Quiz

Well what a night. Julie Dolman and her team of enthusiastic helpers not only organised a great chippy tea but also sorted the weather for the evening! As one of our new members commented afterwards. We thought we were joining a sailing club, but we have joined a community. Over 50 members, families and friends turned out and had a great evening. Once the food was out of the way, and hot drinks and More »

11 May 2025

The Phantom Menace

So our special correspondent, Nick Brown, was riding along on the safety boat today and put pen to paper to tell the story of the latest Twilight zone reports… "The Phantom Menace and the Bumper Car Buoy". It was a gloriously sunny evening at Shotwick, the kind that tricks you into thinking you're in the Mediterranean — until the breeze hits and you remember you're still in North Wales. A decent wind More »

7 May 2025

May the 4th be with?

Apologies for the Star Wars reference on this special day! Sunday 4th May, a three race day. Two Spring Series and an afternoon Spring Handicap Series. Safety Boat Helm, Matthew Bennett, was there to report on yet another very variable day of Shotwick racing… In the afternoon the force was certainly with the Miracles! Today sailors were greeted with some very challenging conditions, with some dramatic changes in pressure and direction which kept everyone More »

4 May 2025

Twilight - Race Four

Race Officer Gwyn Jones tells the story of Wednesdays twilight race: Twilight Series Race Report Shotwick Lake SC 30 April 2025 The Twilight Series at Shotwick Lake Sailing Club delivered an intriguing evening of racing, set against the backdrop of the warmest day of the year. With the sun casting golden light across the water and a forecast hinting at shifty conditions, competitors were greeted by a gentle, steady More »

1 May 2025

Upcoming events

May 14

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer         Eddie M Assistant Race Officer
May 18

10:30 - Spring Series Race 7 & 8, Spri…

Race Officer     Chris D         Assistant Race
May 20

Border Counties Midweek Sailin…

Border Counties 2nd race of the series.Briefing 10.30 1st race
May 21

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer      Les the main man       
May 25

10:30 - May Regatta

Race Officer  Les P Assistant Race Officer
May 28

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer     Shan S    
Jun 1

10:30 - Spring Series Race 9 & 10, Spr…

Race Officer     Vacant             
Jun 4

19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…

Race Officer         Colin H         
Jun 7

09:00 - Work Party

Monthly Club Working Party
Jun 8

10:30 - Spring Series Race 11 & 12, Sp…

Race Officer     Paul M             
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