REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THE 1st June 2025
This is our third training weekend of the year and is for experienced sailors in the following classes: Optimist, Topper, Tera, Feva, 420 and Laser. This event is also open to complete beginners who are suitable for Optimists and who will learn on the lake. Additionally subject to demand and availability we will be offering Cadets the opportunity to crew in Mirrors, Sprites and other sailing boats.
Important points:
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Clothing! April can still be bitterly cold so appropriate clothing is essential(see here). Cadets with inadequate clothing will not be allowed to sail
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Food! This is a non-catered event, please bring your own packed lunch (and lots of cake to share!)
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Attending this weekend improves your chances of joining Cadet Week (seeCadet week registration)
Subject to Cadet demand and availability of instructors and volunteers (please do offer your services), we hope to run the following groups:
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Sprites - Complete beginners, no experience required, and minimum age 7. The aim of the group is to introduce the Cadets to sailing in a safe controlled manner with the aim of obtaining their BSC Lake Badge. Cadets do not need their own boats as we will be using the clubs training Optimists.
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Jolly Sailors - Cadets with some experience who have completed a year’s sailing on the lake. The aim of the group will be to build on the experience from last year and aim to get their RYA Level 1 certificate. Cadets do not need their own boat for this group however they will progress a lot quicker in their own boat.
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Lilt - Cadets who have completed their RYA Level 1 and are building to join one of the river training groups. The aim of the group will be to build on their experience, start completing the skills required for their RYA Level 2 and get them to a position where they are confident to join one of the river training groups. It is not essential that a Cadet has their own boat to join this group but as the club does not have any Optimists that can go on the river it is recommended that Cadets in this group have their own boat as progression will be restricted without one.
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Oppie Over the Wall - Optimist sailors who were in Lilt last year or have equivalent experience. The group will be working to achieve their RYA Level 2 badge. As the training is taking place on the river you must have your own boat to be part of this group.
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Oppie Tango - The group will be working to achieve their RYA Level 3 badge. Sailors wanting to join this group should have as a minimum their RYA Level 2 and have completed one season sailing Optimists on the river. As the training is taking place on the river you must have your own boat to be part of this group.
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Oppie MG - This group will focus on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Cadets must have their own boat to take part in this group
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Topper/Tera in the Hole- Suitable for Cadets that 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 will be available for hire - please request this on the form.
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Topper/Tera Tango - Suitable for Cadets that 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.
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Topper/Tera MG -This group will focus on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Cadets must have their own boat to take part in this group.
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Feva MG - This group will focus 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 will be available for hire - please request this on the form.
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Laser MG - This group will focus on developing racing skills and inclusion in this group is by invitation. Ideally Cadets will have their own boat, but one club Laser will be available for hire - please request this on the form.
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420 MG - This group will focus 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 this on the form.
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Crewing group - This group is aimed at giving Cadets the opportunity to crew in Mirrors, Sprites and other sailing boats. This group is suitable for complete beginners and more experienced sailors.
Registration notes:
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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.
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Topper and Oppie sailors should specify if they are interested in MG race training.
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Sailors who are new to BSC should detail any previous sailing experience and qualifications.
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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).
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If sailing with somebody that has their own boat that counts as owning a boat.
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Also if you can borrow a private boat for the event (not a BSC club boat), that also counts as an owned boat.
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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.
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.
Children under 12 and those attending their first training event at Blackwater SC must have an allocated responsible adult on site at all times.
Please see the Cadet Home Page for more info about our training events. If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact the Cadet Skipper at: Cadet-events@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk
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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 account details: Sort code 40-31-35 A/c no: 30132926
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 ON THE 1st June 2025
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