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Wonderful support
Visitors to the club will immediately spot the fresh planting in our gate-guardian dinghy. Simon Dolman explains. A big thank you to Leslie tonight - it is really going to look fantastic. This club would not be what it is without the support of the many members who work behind the scenes week-in, week-out. It is the selfless work and community spirit that keeps things running and looking so good. We really appreciate your More »
28 May 2025
Twilight Wednesday - race 8
28th May 25. The wild winds of Sunday were absent tonight, as very light winds meant the Twilight race was another challenging one. Jeremy (Lightning) made a great starboard tack start at the port end of the line. Simon and Julie (Miracle) and Matt (Solo) managed to find a gap and sneak through on port tack. The very light winds continued and the following boats wind shadows led to some tricky sailing and some More »
28 May 2025
A wild one!
Sunday 25th May The race report today is from the pen of Sara Bell. A feisty met office forecast for today saw the number of boats rigging for todays May regatta diminished to 9. Race Officer Les, after lots of input from the racers, set an uncomplicated figure of 8 course. 3p 1p Yp 6s 9s through the line. So a good long beat up to the first mark. The line was expertly More »
26 May 2025
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
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| 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) My understanding is that a |
| 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 |
| Jun 21 |
19:00 - The Solstice Cup - PursuitRace Officer Vacant |
| Jun 22 |
10:30 - Summer Series Race 1 & 2, Summ…Race Officer Jim Y |
