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21st May - the Twilight zone
Shotwick Legend Dave Turtle popped back to the lake on Wednesday night to take part in race 7 of the Twilight Series. The Comet helm was the one to beat following his Border Counties Series victory on Sunday, and both Conrad and Jeremy rose to the challenge, with Dave settling for the third spot on the podium (not included in the Series results). Jim Young (Laser 4.7) dropped into third spot within the More »
21 May 2025
Border Counties Midweek Sailing - 20th May 2025
"From Drifting to Hiking: A Day of Many Winds (and One Dave)" Shotwick Lake played host to a fleet of 25 boats on Tuesday for the Border Counties Midweek Open, with sailors from far and wide (well, some from Winsford Flash and Shustoke, at least) turning up to battle it out in everything from Toppers to Supernovas. What they got was a textbook example of varied More »
21 May 2025
Sunday 18th May
Another wonderful day at the lake, once the traffic challenges set by large non-sailing vessels heading to the paper mill! Spring Series: Race 7: 1. Kieran Lewis (Aero 7), 2. Matthew Bennett (Solo), 3. Simon and Julie Dolman (Miracle) Race 8: 1. Mark Nield (Laser), 2. Kieran Lewis (Aero 7), 3. Matthew Bennett (Solo) Overall: 1. Gordon Bennell (Solo), 2. Matthew Bennett (Solo), 3. Simon and Julie Dolman (Miracle) Spring More »
19 May 2025
Social sailing
Not every day is a racing day at Shotwick Lake. After a great evening on Friday, when boards, kayaks, kite/board, dinghies were out on the lake, today was the day for the windsurfers. With some casual coaching from our local expert Gaz Henshall, our surfers had a super time! Photo: Vicki Hall More »
17 May 2025
Twilight race 6
Yet another very pleasant evening at Shotwick Lake. Shotwick racers should be used to these variable and challenging conditions by now. Race 6 saw familiar names at the top of the results, with an Aero sandwich around a second place Lightning! This week our intrepid correspondent is Eddie, who was on Race officer duty with Brian: The evening forecast of an Easterly blowing 8-12knts attracted 13 boats on to the water. More »
15 May 2025
Border Counties comes to Shotwick
Next Tuesday, 20th May, sees the monthly Border Counties Series return to Shotwick Lake. Three races, with two to count. First race start is at 11am. For more information take a look at: https://bordercountiesmidweeksailing.wordpress.com/ All members are welcome to participate within a diverse fleet of boats. But if you just want to come along and spectate then that is fine. More »
13 May 2025
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Upcoming events
| May 25 |
10:30 - May RegattaRace 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 Mr Miracle Geoff |
| Jun 4 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Colin H |
| Jun 7 |
09:00 - Work PartyMonthly Club Working Party |
| Jun 8 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 11 & 12, Sp…Race Officer Paul M |
| Jun 11 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Colin H |
| Jun 14 |
Youth Dragon SeriesYouth Dragon Series (Open Racing) Race Officer |
| Jun 15 |
10:30 - Spring Series Race 13 & 14, Sp…Race Officer Jonathon E |
| Jun 18 |
19:00 - Windward Twilight Series - Rac…Race Officer Chris D |
