Registration is closed for Cadet Week 2025 extras. However, if you have missed the deadline but still need extras, if you email

cadet-events@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk,

we will see what we can do.

The following items are available to book and purchase as part of your Cadet Week registration:

• Subsidised tickets for your Cadet(s) to go to Madison Heights during Cadet Week.

• Food wristbands (which also cover the Curry and Ceilidh Night ).

• Tickets just for the Curry Night and Ceilidh.

• Cadet Week Hoodies, T-shirts, and other CW25 merch will be available between the 8th and 20th of July and are ordered separately via https://www.blackwatersccadets.stitchprint.co.uk/

• Temporary memberships (for non-members attending).

To see what extras you will need, please read the information below.

You can amend your extras or cancel your order until July 14th. After the 14th, if you wish to cancel any of your orders, you must contact Cadet Events. However, please be aware that changes and refunds may not be possible, especially if firm orders have already been placed with suppliers.

FOOD

Cadet Week is a catered event, with lunch and an evening meal provided from Wednesday to Saturday, as well as lunch on Sunday. Saturday night is our special Curry Night with a live Ceilidh band—a highlight of the week!

To eat the catered food, you must have a wristband. To attend Curry Night, you need either a wristband or a Curry Night ticket.

Who gets what?

• Registered cadets – Free meals all week, including Curry Night.

• Volunteers (3+ days) – Free wristband, includes all meals and Curry Night.

• Volunteers (1–2 days) – Discounted wristband: £36 (1 day) or £18 (2 days).

• Adults not volunteering  – Full-price wristband: £53. 

• Children under 16 not taking part – Kids wristband: £33.

• Curry Night + Ceilidh ticket only (Saturday 9th) – Price £14.

No wristband = No food. Individual meals cannot be purchased (except for Curry Night). Wristbands and tickets must be pre-ordered by 14th July. A limited number maybe be available on-site, but cannot be guaranteed.

MADISON HEIGHTS

 Wednesday Night Fun

This year we’re heading to Madison Heights on Wednesday evening (6th August) for Monkey Puzzle and Roller Disco action!

• Time: 6pm–9pm

• Cost: £12.50 

• Tickets must be purchased in advance by 14th July

• No transport provided – parents are responsible for drop-off/pick-up

• Supervision provided by Cadet Committee members

TEMPORARY MEMBERSHIPS

All adults and children aged 8+ who are on site during Cadet Week must be full or temporary members of the club.

• Apply for temporary membership via the registration form

• Price - £55

• Deadline: 14th July

Note: Food wristbands are not included in the temporary membership. Volunteers (3+ days) still need to register for temporary membership, even if they are not purchasing a wristband.

HOODIES, T-SHIRTS & CW25 MERCH

For CW25, we’re launching a new merchandise shop in collaboration with StitchPrint:

• Hoodies, crew tops, t-shirts, and even rash vests are available

• Orders are placed directly via the Cadet Shop:
  https://www.blackwatersccadets.stitchprint.co.uk

• Cadet Week merchandise will be available from the shop starting July 8th.

• Deadline: Orders must be placed by midnight on Sunday the 20th July 

• Items will be posted directly to you.

• 10% of all sales go to the Cadet Section

• Prices vary by item and varies depending on any extra personalisation printing required on the site(names, extra artwork etc)

CAMPING

A good number of people camp, and best of all, it's free, allowing you to make the most of the week if you don't live nearby. However please refrain from bringing your dog to stay with you overnight!

• Charity Partners: This year’s Cadet Week will feature visits from:

  • Heritage Marine Foundation

  • Thames Sailing Barge Trust
    Each charity will present during the morning briefings.

• Seamanship & Crewing Groups: these new groups will include exceptional experiences like:

  • Boarding a Thames Sailing Barge moored off the club

  • Sailing experiences in BSC cruisers

• Thursday Talent Show: A Talent Show will take place on Thursday 7th August, from 6:30–8:00pm.

• Saturday Curry Night & Ceilidh: Join us on Saturday 9th August for the always popular Curry Night, now with added Ceilidh band! There will also be a disco in the cadet room if you prefer.

• Sea shanty singing around the fire pit with possible guest tutors.

• A BSC Cadet “Super Group” band is being organised to perform during the Talent Show, Ceilidh, and singalongs, 

• Cadet Room Disco 

Note: Some activities are still in planning—final details or costs (if any) may follow.

PAYMENT

Please pay via bank transfer to the club's bank account, quoting your invoice number (ON YOUR BILL) and Account (e.g., H092cadet, A002cadet).
Bank details are provided on the invoice you receive upon registration. All extras must be paid for by the end of the registration period.

STAY CONNECTED

Stay up-to-date with announcements and updates:

• Join the Cadet Week WhatsApp group (ensure your profile shows your name)

• Follow us on Facebook for all Cadet activities.