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Cadet Pico

Cadets at MBSC

MBSC has an active cadet section. The sheltered waters of the Maylandsea Bay are ideal for learning how to sail. The club has a number of boats available for use.

For 2011 there are

  • regular Saturday Training Sessions
  • Maylandsea Bay week in August
  • Pico cadet racing at Marconi

Cadets are also encouraged to sail on Sundays when racing is programmed.

Paul Wilkinson

Flag Officer Cadets

Saturday Training Sessions

Regular training sessions are organised for cadets members between the aged of 8 to 18 to learn how to sail safely and have fun on the sheltered tidal waters of Maylandsea Bay. For 2011 seven Saturday sessions have been programmed from April with a cruise/regatta day in September.

Saturday training sessions include a mix of :

  • Practice on shore
  • Practice afloat
  • Theory
  • Racing and cruises
  • Games

Each session will have an instructor and safety boats will patrol the water. The session will allow 2 to 3 hours of sailing time with briefings before and after the on water activities. Food will be available from the club galley.

A staged training course (based on the RYA youth training programme) has been developed and each cadet will be issued with a log book (see pdf) and they can then get the individual parts signed off as the season progresses. There is small charge for the sessions of £12 per participant. This will help cover prizes, log book printing, etc…

Cadets need to be accompanied on the day and support from parents and guardians on the day is welcomed. This could be as crew in the safety boat, helping to start and finish races, retrieving and launching dinghy trolleys, videoing the sailing activities.

Participants will need to have their own clothing – wet suit, spray top, foot wear (wet boots or wet shoes preferred) and buoyancy aid. Cadets will be able to helm or crew a boat. The club has a number of boats available to be used – Oppies and or Picos in the main. You can use your own boat.

Download copy of Cadet Personal Training Logbook. (pdf)

Saturday 18 June – Cadets and Picos at Marconi

MBSC cadets have been invited to a Pico race day at Marconi Sailing Club on Saturday 18 June. Racing will be in the afternoon, (adults can also participate with cadets) followed by a BBQ. Camping is also available.

Please contact Paul Wilkinson if you wish to participate.