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• Cadet Training Weekend 3 (June)

  • Start
    13/06/2026
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    14/06/2026
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    13

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  REGISTRATION CLOSES 31st MAY

  Welcome to the 3rd BSC Cadet training weekend of 2026

  13th - 14th June 2026

  The briefing will be on the upper deck at the following times:

  Date	High Water	Briefing
  13th June (Sat)	11:41	08:30
  14th June (Sun)	12:37	09:00

  
  

  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.
  • Cadet Adventure Group: It is for anyone with RYA 1 who wants to learn sailing without a racing focus. Fun and adventure on the river sailed in Quests and possibly Zests too. 

  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 2026 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.

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

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• Cadet Pathway Race Coaching 5

  • Start
    20/06/2026
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    21/06/2026
  •  
    23:30
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    20
  • Registered
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  Cadet Pathway Race Coaching 5

  
  

  
  

  Steve Andrews has offered RYA Pathway Race coaching. This is an evolution of the Feva and Topper Training

  The dates are the 20th and 21st of June 

  Both helm and crew need to register separately, and you must indicate on the form with whom you are sailing.

  If cadets are sailing Feva's then they will need to sort out their own 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.

  Topper sailors need to be MG Sailors and have their own boards

  There is 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.

  Guests need to register separately

  Exact starting and finishing times will be advised beforehand

  Registration for each session closes 5 days beforehand, and cancellations are accepted until registration closes.

  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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• Regatta Day 2026 Event Information

  • When
    04/07/2026

  BSC Regatta Day 2026

  Racing

  First Race start 14:30

  Separate fleets for Fast, Fireballs, Medium,  Wayfarers, Lasers, Sprites, Mirrors, Toppers, Teras, Fevas, Optimists & Cruisers (depending on entries). 

  Pre-register using the link, when available. Registration is available on the day, but it helps the race officer if you can register beforehand.

  There will be a race briefing in the lower deck, time tbc

  
  

  Onshore activities (more details to follow)

  Crabbing Contest - on the pontoon during the racing

  Greasy Pole - after racing

  Swimming & Cork races - after the Greasy pole

  RNLI Stall

  Prize Giving

  
  

  Daytime Catering

  We have invited back Annie's Catering who will be selling rolls, cakes, snacks & hot drinks

  The lower deck bar will be open.

  
  

  Festival themed Evening Social

  Burgers, Hotdogs & Ice Cream factory followed by a disco

  Food must be pre-ordered

  Vegetarian options and other dietary requirements can be catered for

  To pre-order food use the following link

  Regatta Evening Social Food Pre-Order
  

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• Cadet Pathway Race Coaching 6

  • Start
    18/07/2026
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    19/07/2026
  •  
    23:30
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    20
  • Registered
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  Cadet Pathway Race Coaching 6

  
  

  
  

  Steve Andrews has offered RYA Pathway Race coaching. This is an evolution of the Feva and Topper Training

  The dates are the 18th and 19th of July 

  Both helm and crew need to register separately, and you must indicate on the form with whom you are sailing.

  If cadets are sailing Feva's then they will need to sort out their own 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.

  Topper sailors need to be MG Sailors and have their own boards

  There is 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.

  Guests need to register separately

  Exact starting and finishing times will be advised beforehand

  Registration for each session closes 5 days beforehand, and cancellations are accepted until registration closes.

  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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• Club Week 2026 - Racing & Social Info

  • Start
    10/08/2026
  • End
    15/08/2026
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club

  Club Week 2026

  Monday 10th to Saturday 15th August

  Start Times

  
  

  Monday - Race start 09:15

  Tuesday - Race start 10:30

  Wednesday - Race Start 11:15

  Thursday - Race Start 12:00

  Friday - Race Start 12:45

  Saturday - Race Start 13:15

  Duty Days tbc

  
  

  You need to be logged on as a member to access the following links.
  

  To register for racing, please use the following link, when available.

  We are happy to run a short course fleet, which will include the usual Topper, Tera, Feva classes etc , but also for those who have boats than would normally sail in medium, but are new to racing or don't want such a long course. Please add short course in the comments. 

  Social Events:

  Details to follow

  
  

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• Reid Scott Junior Race Series

  • Start
    29/08/2026
  •  
    11:15
  • End
    30/08/2026
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    100

  REGISTRATION CLOSES 9th AUGUST

  Reid Scott Junior Race Series

  29th - 30th August 2026

  The briefing will be on the upper deck at the following times:

  Date	High Water	Briefing
  29th August (Sat)	14:28	11:15
  30th August (Sun)	15:01	12:00

  
  

  Please note that new for 2026 the Reid Scott Junior Race Series (Sat/Sun) will be run as a separate event to the Beastie Tour (Monday 31st August). This event just refers to the Reid Scott. Please register separately for the Beastie Tour.

  Reid Scott is a series of races held over two days. We plan to run at least two races each day. It is open to Cadets and Junior members: All entrants need to be at least 8 years old, and less than 25 years old on 31st August 2026. All those who wish to enter must be confident river sailors with their own boats (For BSC sailors this means you were in Tango or MG training groups at cadet week 2026, or have reached this level if you are now a young member or ex cadet).

  We anticipate that there will be the following classes:

  • Optimists

  • Topper / RS Tera

  • RS Feva

  • ILCA / Laser (all rigs)

  • 420 / General handicap

  Subject to demand and the availability of coaches, we may run separate coached regatta fleets in the Optimist and Topper / RS Tera fleets, and/or provide on-the-water coaching in both regatta and main fleets.

  As always, we need adults to help this event run smoothly. We need people to help launch and recover boats, a bridge team, and crews for the safety boats.

  Entry fee for Visitors: £22 per boat. Payable online in advance or at registration. BSC club members do not need to pay. All boats must sign on to race each day, even if they are registered.

  Registration will open from 11:00 on Saturday, 29th August, and there will be a briefing at 11:15 in the lower deck.

  Registration will open from 11:45 on Sunday, 30th August, and there will be a briefing at 12:00 in the lower deck.
  

  Timings and Supervision Requirements

  Date	Race Start time
  	Provisional
  Saturday - 29th August	12:30
  Sunday - 30th August	13:00

  Visitors under the age of 18, and BSC cadets under the age of 12, need to have a parent on site at all times (volunteering on a rescue boat counts as 'on site'). 

  Camping

  Overnight camping is permitted on the BSC site on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
  

  Contact Cadet Events for more details at

  cadet-events@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk

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• Beastie Tour

  • When
    31/08/2026
  •  
    12:30 - 18:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    100

  Beastie Tour

  Monday 31st August 2026

  The briefing will be on the lower deck at the following times:

  Date	High Water	Briefing
  31st August (Monday)	15:34	12:30

  
  

  Please note that new for 2026 the Reid Scott Junior Race Series (Sat/Sun) will be run as a separate event to the Beastie Tour (Monday 31st August). This event just refers to the Beastie Tour. Please register separately for the Reid Scott.

  
  

  ELIGIBILITY

  All entrants need to be at least 8 years old, and less than 19 years old on 31st August 2026

  Entered in one of the following boats:

  • Optimist
  • RS Feva
  • RS Tera
  • ILCA 4 / Laser 4.7

  Full Notice of Race to be posted here Spring 2026

  For BSC Sailors you will need to have participated in an MG group during Cadet Week 2026

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• 2-Day Laser ILCA Open Meeting & UKLA ILCA GP Event (Sunday only)

  • Start
    26/09/2026
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    27/09/2026
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club

  2-Day Laser Open on the Blackwater estuary hosted by Blackwater Sailing Club.

  The Sunday will also be one of the events in the East Region UKLA ILCA GP Series.

  The results for those registered for the GP event will be extracted from Sunday's Open results. Prizes for both competitions.

  • 3 races each day, down river from a committee boat
  • Race start 11:30 Saturday & 11:45 Sunday (for guidance only as official start is on the day from the committee boat)
  • Separate starts, races & prizes for ILCA 4 (4.7), ILCA 6 (Radial) & ILCA 7 (Full)
  • Laser replica sails allowed
  • Camping, bar & galley available on site during the event
  • Non-members can leave their Laser on site during the event
  • Contact Tracy Haigh bookings@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk for more information/queries.

  NOR & sailing Instructions will be available nearer the time.

  HW Sat 20th Sept: 13:19

  HW Sun 21st Sept: 13:54

  
  

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

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• Cadet and Junior End-of-Seasons Race Series

  • Start
    24/10/2026
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    26/10/2026
  •  
    15:00
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club
  • Spaces left
    100

  REGISTRATION CLOSES 4th OCTOBER

  Cadet and Junior End-of-Seasons Race Series

  24th - 26th October 2026

  The briefing will be on the lower deck at the following times:

  Date	High Water	Briefing
  24th October (Sat)	11:56	09:00
  25th October (Sun)	11:39	09:00* *Note DST ends
  26th October (Mon)	12:20	09:15

  

  The End of Seasons is a series of races held over three days. We plan to run two or three races each day, depending on the weather.  It is open to Cadets and Junior members: All entrants need to be at least 8 years old, and less than 25 years old on 31st December 2026. All those who wish to enter must be confident river sailors with their own boats (For BSC sailors this means you were in Tango or MG training groups at cadet week, or you raced in the Reid Scott).

  We anticipate that there will be the following classes:

  • Optimists

  • Topper / RS Tera

  • RS Feva

  • ILCA / Laser (all rigs)

  • 420 / General handicap

  We hope to provide on the water coaching for less experienced sailors.

  We welcome visitors for this event but you must register in advance and there is a nominal charge; please indicate if you are a visitor on the form and you will be invoiced for the cost which you can pay by bank transfer.

  Please pre-register so we can plan the event. It will also be very useful to know if you are able to help out as a volunteer: as always we need adults to help this event run smoothly; we need people to help launch and recover boats, we need a bridge team, and we need crews for the safety boats.

  Note that all visitors under the age of 18 and BSC cadets under the age of 12 need to have a parent on site at all times (volunteering on a rescue boat counts as 'on site'). 

  Contact - Cadet Events for more details

  cadet-events@blackwatersailingclub.org.uk

  
  

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• EAMA (East Anglian Maritime Awards) Prize Giving

  • When
    11/11/2026
  •  
    18:30 - 20:30
  • Location
    Blackwater Sailing Club

  By invitation only.

  A celebration of the achievements and ambitions of young peple in or around boats, on water or ashore, across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

  
  

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