Training – Shotwick Lake Sailing

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.

North Wales OnBoard Festival 2017

August 26, 2017 Paul.Newman

North Wales OnBoard Festival 2017 To all Shotwick Lake junior sailors, This year the North Wales RYA OnBoard Festival is being held at Bala on 2nd and 3rd September. This is a great way to take part in a fun weekend with different fleets aimed at all levels of sailor.

SUCCESS ON LEVEL 2 POWERBOAT COURSE

December 26, 2016 Tony Forster

Congratulations to members Geoff Weir, Les Perry and Dave Turtle who recently successfully completed the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course held on Saturdays 10th and 17th December. Many thanks to Tim Bowden for providing excellent tuition which was much appreciated by the participants.

SUCCESS ON LEVEL 1 & 2 DINGHY COURSE

November 8, 2016 Tony Forster

Latest Candidates are Successful – The clubs latest RYA level 1-2 training course proved successful, with 5 candidates passing on the day and 1 passing at a later date. We are expecting half of them to join the club so don’t forget to offer a helping hand if you see

SUCCESSFUL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING DAY

March 18, 2015 John Purdie

Ten members of the training team attended a training day on 14 March to develop our instructor training skills and capacity at the club. This includeed session on child welfare, teaching the RYA ‘Method’ and details of resources available. The indoor session was followed by sessions on the water. Thanks for

Commodore and Treasurer step down

March 18, 2015 John Purdie

After over 40 years service to Shotwick Lake Sailing Phil and Tony stepped down at this years AGM from the positions of Commodore and Treasurer. Awards were presented to them by the new Commodore Tim Bowden. All members are encoraged to pass on their thanks to them personally for this