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• June Cadet Training Weekend 3

  • Start
    14/06/2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    15/06/2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club

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  REGISTRATION CLOSES 1st JUNE

  

  The 3rd BSC Cadet training weekend of 2025

  This event supports all Cadet sailing abilities; from complete beginners in Optimists on the lake through to experienced Cadets in Optimists, Topper/Teras, Fevas, 420s and Lasers sailing on the river. Additionally, subject to demand and availability we will be offering Cadets the opportunity to crew in Mirrors, Sprites and other sailing boats.

  Important points:

  • Weather Appropriate Clothing! It can be bitterly cold on the water any time of year so appropriate clothing is essential (see here). Cadets with inadequate clothing will not be allowed to sail
  • Food! This is a non-catered event, please bring your own packed lunch (and lots of cake to share!)
  • Attending this weekend improves your chances of joining Cadet Week (see Cadet week registration
  • Children under 12 and those attending their first training event at Blackwater SC must have an allocated responsible adult on site at all times.

  Training Groups:

  Subject to Cadet demand and availability of instructors and volunteers (please do offer your services), we hope to run the following groups:

  • Sprites:- Complete beginners, no experience required, minimum age 7. Cadets will learn to sail in a safe controlled manner to obtain their BSC Lake Badge. No boat needed as group uses club training Optimists.
  • Jolly Sailors:- Cadets with some experience who have completed a year’s sailing on the lake. Cadets will build on their previous experience and achieve RYA Level 1 certificate. Cadets do not need their own boat for this group however progress will be quicker if they have one.
  • Lilt:- Cadets who have achieved RYA Level 1 and developing in confidence. Cadets will build experience, start completing skills required for RYA Level 2 and build confidence ready to join a river training group. Cadets don't require their own boat to join this group but it's strongly recommended in order to enable them to progress to river groups. Note: club Optimists don't go on the river.
  • Oppie Over the Wall:- Cadet Optimist river sailors who were previously in Lilt or have equivalent experience. The group aims to achieve RYA Level 2. As training takes place on the river, Cadets must have their own boat to join.
  • Oppie Tango:- The group aims achieve their RYA Level 3 badge. Sailors wanting to join this group should have as a minimum their RYA Level 2 and completed one season sailing Optimists on the river. you must have your own boat to be part of this group.
  • Oppie MG:- This group focuses on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Cadets must have their own boat to take part in this group
  • Topper/Tera in the Hole:- Suitable for Cadets who have achieved RYA Level 1. Cadets will be working towards their Level 2 Badge. Ideally Cadets will have their own boat, but a limited number of club boats are available for hire - please request on registration.
  • Topper/Tera Tango:- Suitable for Cadets who have achieved RYA Level 2. Cadets will be working towards their Level 3 Badge. Cadets must have their own boat to take part in this group.
  • Topper/Tera MG:- focuses on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Cadets must have their own boat to take part in this group.
  • Feva MG:- focuses on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Ideally Cadets will have their own boat, but a limited number of club boats are available for hire - please request on registration.
  • Laser MG:-< focuses on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Ideally Cadets will have their own boat, but one club Laser is be available for hire - please request on registration.
  • 420 MG:- focuses on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Ideally Cadets will have their own boat, but one club boat may be available for hire - please request on registration.
  • Crewing group:- aimed at giving Cadets the opportunity to crew in Mirrors, Sprites and other sailing boats. This group is by invite based on availability.

  Registration notes:

  • Existing BSC sailors do not need to provide their group preference on the form.  Places will be allocated according to our assessment of which group is best for you.
  • Topper sailors should specify if they are interested in MG race training.
  • Sailors who are new to BSC should detail any previous sailing experience and qualifications. 

  • Please indicate the boat that you prefer to sail and confirm whether you have your own boat or not (if borrowing a club boat please put a comment in the 'other information' section).

  • If sailing with someone who has their own boat that counts as owning a boat.
  • If you can borrow a private boat for the event (not a BSC club boat), that also counts as an owned boat.
  • 420 and Feva sailors: Make sure you put your 'two handed partner'. We do not match up sailors - you need to arrange this yourself.

  Guidance on priority for cadet training events shows how training places and club boats will be allocated.

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  Volunteering:

  Volunteers are essential for successful training weekends! There are a range of duties to choose from, not all require sailing experience. Please let us know how you can help out via the registration form.

  Please see the Cadet Home Page for more info about our training events. If you have any questions about the event or registration, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Cadet Skipper at: Cadet-events@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk

  Payment:

  The cost of this weekend's training is £20, or £15 for one day.

  Please pay by bank transfer to the club bank account quoting your billing group reference (on your invoice) AND the word Cadet (eg. H092Cadet, A002Cadet etc).

  Club Bank details can be found on the invoice you receive on registration.

  Your place will be confirmed once payment is received. If you have not paid your 2025 club membership fees you will not be able to register.

  Please note that if we cannot accommodate your Cadet in an appropriate group or run the event, your registration will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund.

  REGISTRATION CLOSES 1st JUNE

  IMPORTANT! IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE WITH YOUR ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER AGAIN - INSTEAD CONTACT cadet-events@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk. THANKS

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• Cruiser & Dinghy Day Sail

  • When
    21/06/2025

  Cruisier & Dinghy Day Sail.

  Contact the Cruiser Class Captain Steve Moore for more details or join the Cruiser whats app group.

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• Feva Training 6

  • Start
    28/06/2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    29/06/2025
  •  
    23:30
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    97
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  PLEASE REGISTER NOW!

  Registration Closing date 22nd June

  
  

  Steve Andrews has offered more Feva coaching this year.

  The dates are:

   28-29 June, 12-13 July, 29-28 September, 22-23 Nov, 6-7 December 

  You can do as few or as many days as you like, but you need to register for each weekend separately. Both helm and crew need to register separately, and you need to put on the form who you are sailing with.

  We will not be sorting out pairings, so if you aren't sure who you will be sailing with please ask on the Feva WhatsApp group (ask the Cadet skipper to join) before registering.

  There are a limited number of club Fevas available to hire; priority will be given to sailors who haven't hired Fevas before. Please indicate on the form if you need to borrow a Feva.

  Guest need to register separately

  Exact starting and finishing times will be advised beforehand. Registration for each session closes a week beforehand. There is no benefit in registering early, as places and boats will be allocated according to priority shown here: priority for cadet training events

  
  

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  Payment Details:

  Please make a bank transfer before the event using the reference 'Invoice number'

  Club Bank details can be found on the invoice you receive on registration.

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• Commodore's Cruise

  • When
    06/07/2025

  This is a fun day out down the river to Bradwell beach. We will be leaving the club on the outgoing tide and collecting the Blackwater Flotilla together off Osea pier. We will have our picnic lunch or BBQ on the beach. There will be a RIB to transport you from your boat to the beach so no need for a tender. This is open to cruisers and dinghies.

  All members' cruisers, day sailing dinghies and day boats are welcome.

  Tidal data

  HW 09:59

  Safety Information

  Please use your own tenders to get to and from your boats at the club as there is a low tide. We will be taking a RIB crewed by Rob and Zoe to provide a water taxi service from your boat to Bradwell Beach so no need to tow your tender. The radio channel is 37A(M1), please maintain a listening watch and if in a dinghy, if possible, take a handheld radio. Life jackets or buoyancy aids should be worn at all times while on the water. Bring foul weather clothing, swim wear and towel.

  Remember to bring plenty of water to drink because dehydration may be a problem if it is a hot day. Also remember a sun hat and high protection factor sun cream.

  Passage Plan

  BSC to Osea Pier – distance 3 nm

  Time TBD Depart BSC, N Doubles green SH (P), Southey Creek red PH (S), The Doctor green SH (P).

  We will be mooring just beyond Osea Pier for Breakfast. Please beach, anchor, or raft up for breakfast in the vicinity. Bacon butties will be provided by our galley volunteers.

  Osea to Bradwell Beach – distance 6.5 nm

  Depart Osea for lunch stop. The planned destination is Weymarks beach, Bradwell, other options include Thirslet spit or remain at Osea depending on the weather. Leave Thirslet Spit green SH mark to P, leave the NC at Bradwell Creek to S, we are aiming for the area of beach about 1 mile past Bradwell creek and before the stone filled barges.

  12:30 Beach Picnic or BBQ. Bring suitable food and drink but some cool wine and beer will be provided.

  14:00 Beach games organised by Zoe. Swimming or sunbathing.

  Bradwell Beach to BSC – distance 9.5 nm

  Depart for BSC, leave Osea to S, Northey to P. Possible anchorage off Osea for afternoon tea, weather permitting.

  Let’s hope for good weather and a relaxing, enjoyable day.

  
  

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• Gul Golden Dolphin Fireball Open Meeting

  • Start
    12/07/2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    13/07/2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club

  Registration is closed

  Come and join one of the largest Fireball fleets in the UK for a weekend of racing on the beautiful Blackwater Estuary.

  Camping will be available onsite.

  Registration details will be available nearer the time.

  Please contact the Fireball Fleet Captain Charlie Stewart for more information

  
  

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• Feva Training 7

  • Start
    12/07/2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    13/07/2025
  •  
    23:30
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    100
  • Registered
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  PLEASE REGISTER NOW!

  Registration Closing date - 6th July

  Steve Andrews has offered more Feva coaching this year.

  The dates are:

  12-13 July, 29-28 September, 22-23 Nov, 6-7 December 

  You can do as few or as many days as you like, but you need to register for each weekend separately. Both helm and crew need to register separately, and you need to put on the form who you are sailing with.

  We will not be sorting out pairings, so if you aren't sure who you will be sailing with please ask on the Feva WhatsApp group (ask the Cadet skipper to join) before registering.

  There are a limited number of club Fevas available to hire; priority will be given to sailors who haven't hired Fevas before. Please indicate on the form if you need to borrow a Feva.

  Guest need to register separately

  Exact starting and finishing times will be advised beforehand. Registration for each session closes a week beforehand. There is no benefit in registering early, as places and boats will be allocated according to priority shown here: priority for cadet training events

  
  

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  Payment Details:

  Please make a bank transfer before the event using the reference 'Invoice number'

  Club Bank details can be found on the invoice you receive on registration.

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• Cruiser Weekend & BJRC Passage Race

  • Start
    19/07/2025
  • End
    20/07/2025

  Weekend Cruise for club cruisers.

  This is also the passage race for BJRC.

  Contact the Cruiser Class Captain Steve Moore for more details or join the Cruiser whats app group.

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• Cruiser & Dinghy Weekend

  • Start
    02/08/2025
  • End
    03/08/2025

  Weekend Cruise for club cruisers. Dinghies also welcome for this weekend.

  In the past Burnham Sailing club let the Dinghy crews camp on their grounds and the other time we got to Titchmarsh Marina, Walton-on-the-Naze, where they allow camping.

  All weather dependant.

  Contact the Cruiser Class Captain Steve Moore for more details or join the Cruiser whats app group.

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• Cadet Week 2025

  • Start
    05/08/2025
  • End
    10/08/2025
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club

  Cadet Week 2025

  Tuesday - Registration

  Wednesday - Race Start 9.30

  Thursday - Race Start 10:15

  Friday - Race Start 11:00

  Saturday - Race Start 11:45

  Sunday - Race Start 12:15

  
  

  Details to register will be available nearer the time.

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• Optimist Open Meeting 2025

  • Start
    06/09/2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    08/09/2025
  •  
    23:30
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    100

  Registration is closed

  Blackwater Sailing Club

  Optimist Open 2025

  All Optimist Sailors Welcome!

  On 6th & 7th September Blackwater Sailing Club hosts it's Optimist Open Weekend which consists of three separate events catering to all levels of Optimist sailor.

  Registration Details will be available nearer the time.

  Contact optimist@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk

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• Cruiser Weekend

  • Start
    20/09/2025
  • End
    21/09/2025

  Weekend Cruise for club cruisers.

  Contact the Cruiser Class Captain Steve Moore for more details or join the Cruiser whats app group.

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• Laser Open Meeting 2025

  • Start
    20/09/2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    21/09/2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club

  Registration is closed

  Come and join our enthusiastic and competitive Laser fleet for 2 days of racing on the beautiful Blackwater Estuary.

  • 3 races each day, down river from a committee boat
  • Race start 10:45 Saturday & 11:30 Sunday
  • Separate starts, races & prizes for 4.7, Radial and Full Rigs
  • Laser replica sails allowed
  • Camping, bar & galley available on site
  • Non-members can leave their Laser on site during the event
  • Contact Tracy Haigh bookings@blackwatersailingclub.org.ukto register your interest or for more information
  • Online entry, NOR & SIs will be available on the club website blackwatersailingclub.org.uk

  HW Sat 7th Sept: 12:49

  HW Sun 8th Sept: 13:28

  Declaration: To follow

  Blackwater SC, Basin Road, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4SD

  Please contact Tracy Haigh for more information

   bookings@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk

  07712 188827

  Members will recive an invoice on their account as normal.

  Payment details for Visitors / Non-members.

  BACS Details: HSBC

  Account Name: Blackwater Sailing Club,

  Sort Code: 40-31-35
  

  Account Number: 30132926

  Reference for members: use your membership billing refReference for Visitors: Surname-Open

  The following documents will be available to view and download nearer the time:

  Notice of Race - 

  Sailing Instructions - 

  
  

  
  

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