Open Events

K1 Open Meeting Date: 11th June 2011 SWSC is delighted to host the first Windermere open for this exciting new single handed keel boat on Saturday June 11th Three races will be held around the club's marks in the South Lake. Briefing 10.30 am, race start 12.00. K1 owners from all over the UK will be made welcome, camping is available on site from the 10th to 12th June. A Barbecue will be held on site after racing. We also hope our K1 visitors will also join us for the Waterhead race... Documents for Download Notice of Race Sailing Instructions Entry Form

Documents for Download Notice of Race Sailing Instructions Entry Form The Waterhead Race Race Date: 12th June 2011 This is SWSC's Premier Event held annually in June It is open to all dinghies (including keelboats) with a PN of less than 1180. (Separate starts may be given for each fleet.) The race starts at Fell Foot Park at the South end of the lake and heads North for approximately 10.5 miles to a turning mark at Waterhead. The finish is back near the Clubhouse. Briefing 10.00am, start 11.00am. This is a charity event, all proceeds go to the chosen charity. The race is well sponsored by local businesses, which donate a variety of excellent prizes. So if you fancy a long distance race in beautiful surroundings, make a note of the date. LATEST NEWS! Barbecue and Camping for 2011 As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations we are holding a barbecue on the 11th June, the evening before the race. So why not avoid the rush on race morning by arriving the day before to rig your boat for a test sail, then join us all for a convivial evening and camp on site ready for a relaxed start to the big day.
The Belle Isle Race Race date - 21/08/2011 An open event for all dinghies (including keeboats), PN less than 1180, competing for the Belle Isle Cup. The race starts in the South lake and goes North leaving Belle Isle to port and returning to the finish near the Club. Briefing 10.00am, start 11.00pm. This race offers ample opportunity for navigational errors round the islands, conflict with ferries / various pleasure craft and grounding for the unwary. A challenge for anybody and everybody!
The Frostbite Series - October/November racing The annual Winter Series of 8 races (5 to count) around buoyed courses at the South end of Windermere for the Martin Shepherd Memorial Trophy. The event is open to all dinghies (including keeboats) with a PN less than 1200. There is an entry fee of £25, which includes boat storage for 8 weeks on site. Racing starts at 13.00h. Race Dates 2011 October - 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November - 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th See Race Results for 2010 If you would like further details of any of the races please contact the Sailing Secretary.