Training – Shotwick Lake Sailing

Racing Rules Evening

October 29, 2023 Paul.Newman

David Battye (National Judge and National Umpire) David is the RYA Cymru Wales Regional Rules Advisor Racing Rules Evening at Shotwick Lake Wednesday 22nd November 7pm If you have a rule book then bring it with you Feel free to discuss any unresolved race incidents

News – Weds Talk 02 – Tactics & Strategy Around the Race Course

October 28, 2023 Simon Dolman

The 2nd of the Wednesday evenings on Tactics & Strategy Around the Race Course was hosted by Gaz Henshall and attended by racers hoping to gain that winning edge. As Gaz promised, we did indeed learn why our fellow racers: We also learnt why Mark Nield comes flying in on

14th Oct Training Day – North Wales Dragon Youth Series

October 6, 2023 Paul.Newman

On 14th October 2023 we are hosting a youth training day in preparation of the North Wales Dragon Youth Series event on 21st Octobter 2023. An RYACW coach will be coming to lead this excellent training day. Parents are asked to be rigged at 9:30am Sign up here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/RYA2/RYACymruWalesNorthOpenTraining14thOctoberShotwickSC (There

RYA Level 2 – Basic Skills Course

September 18, 2023 Paul.Newman

We still have places on our upcoming dinghy level 2 training course. Build your confidence and develop your skills. This course will enable you to gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions and to be a competent sailor in good conditions. RYA Level 2 – Basic Skills (Intermediate)

Spinnaker Handling

July 23, 2023 Paul.Newman

We are holding a spinnaker handling training day on 5th August. Symmetric and asymetric spinnaker boats all welcome. £5 per boat contribution towards the club. Please email training@shotwicksailing.org if you are interested in coming along.

Learn to Windsurf

May 5, 2023 Paul.Newman

We are running a Start Windsurfing course over two Saturdays in June (3rd and 10th). Start Windsurfing (Adult Beginners): Saturdays 3rd and 10th june 2023 £110 per windsurfer. For more information please email windsurfing@shotwicksailing.org (Don’t worry, we use more up to date equipment than HRH Prince Charles did in the 1970’s!)

Instructor / Coach Training Day 25th Mar

February 16, 2023 Paul.Newman

We have arranged an instructor/coach training day on Saturday 25th March 2023. The day is for existing coaches, instructors and people who may wish to become involved. The morning will be shore based with the afternoon session on the water. For more information please email: training@shotwicksailing.org. Please let us know if

Introducing Lyn, Our New Windsurfing Secretary

April 11, 2022 Lyn Collins

Calling all Windsurfers – to air you views or let the wind out of your sails. Let me introduce myself, I’m Lyn Collins. I did a “start windsurfing” course at the lake back in around 2015 and caught the “bug”. I have just taken on the role as windsurf secretary

Start Racing

March 30, 2018 Paul.Newman

Would you like to learn to race at Shotwick in the 2018 season? We are running RYA Start Racing Course. Find out more about the course here: Start Racing Course To sign up for this course email training@shotwicksailing.org or speak to Paul Newman for more info.

RYA LEVEL 1&2 DINGHY SAILING COURSE COMING SOON

March 11, 2018 Tony Forster

Our first adult dinghy sailing course of the year, RYA Level 1&2 begins on Thursday 5th April and continues on Thursdays 12th & 19th April and Saturdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th April. Bookings are now being taken on a first come first served basis for the six available places.