Draycote Water Sailing Club publishes Spring 2026 edition of 'Unshackled' magazine

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Draycote Water Sailing Club publishes Spring 2026 edition of 'Unshackled' magazine

by Paula Irish 18 Mar 15:32 GMT

Draycote Water SC's Spring 2026 magazine 'Unshackled' © DWSC

Draycote Water Sailing Club's annual magazine 'Unshackled' is out now! The 20-page publication coincides with Spring and includes a looks back at all the highlights from 2025 and forward to a busy new season ahead.

With a variety of reports from the club's committee and community, Unshackled 2026 features:

Fleet Reports including Fireball, Flying Fifteen, Solo, Dart 15 & Menagerie
Youth & junior preview including Friday night racing and Saturday fun club
Epic adventures of the Y&J Team at the 24 Hour Race!
Training for all including Improvers, RS Aero & ILCA fleet coaching
Draycote Academy performance sailors leading the way
Women on Water, Windsurfers, Wingers and WASZPers
Club heroes and volunteers who help the club thrive

Club President Jeremy Atkins said: "Unshackled is a celebration of all that we enjoy at the club and its publication is timed each year for Spring before our 2026 season gets into full swing. We hope to re-inspire those who've continued sailing through winter and encourage those who've taken a break to get back on the water.

"We'll also be sharing Unshackled at our club fun day on Saturday 16 May so those returning to the sport and would-be members have an at-a-glance guide to all the fantastic opportunities we offer at our club and on this fantastic piece of water we call home!"

Read all about it! Visit the magazine: Unshackled Spring 2026

Draycote Water SC is an RYA Recognised Training Club offering training, cruising and racing activities for all ages and levels from rookies to top level racers. Find out more about the club at www.draycotewater.co.uk and/or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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