Two open training events remain this winter. Each event will have its own coach and be run alongside the 2011/12 Development squad. Open training will be available at :
Datchet Water; 4th – 5th Feb 2012 Royal Torbay YC; 3rd – 4th March 2012 Click >>here for more info
Third Development Squad & Open Training - Parkstone Jan 2012
What an excellent couple of days sailing. High wind confidence reinforced. To see the training videos click >>here. Full article >>here
Jack Holt Centennial 2012 Open Event
In honour of Jack Holt, Chichester Yacht Club are holding a special 1 day open event on Sunday 22nd April 2012 to all those sailing any boat designed by Jack Holt.That’s 20 other classes as well as Cadets – Should be fun!
Go to http://www.cycdinghies.co.uk/static.php?page=static120102-171905 for more info
Entries open for the 2012 RYA Volvo Youth National Championships
Pwllheli Sailing Club 31st March - 6th April. Entry deadline is up until midnight on Sunday 25th March
RYA Volvo National Youth Squad, Transition Squad and sailors who are making the step up from the RYA Junior Squads are all expected to make the trip to North Wales to compete at the pinnacle event on the Youth racing circuit. Go towww.ryaracingevents.org.ukfor more info.
Another Ex Cadet and well known coach Aaron Cooper in a bid for TV Stardom (sorry Aaron!)
Channel 4 programme featuring Aaron Cooper (Current National Squad Coach) and the selection process for the Artemis Acadamy. The Artemis Offshore Academy provides a UK training programme for British short-handed sailors, with the ultimate goal being to put a British sailor in a strong position to win the Vendée Globe in 2016 or 2020.
Highlight is when the candidates are asked to build and race a boat out of plywood and tape, Aaron builds a Cadet (well maybe?) and wins. Does he get selected? Watch the video (run time 23mins).
Did You Know? -
Nick Craig, finalist for the prestigious YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year sailed Cadets before going on to win multiple National and World titles and 5 Endevour Events. Still a Frensham Pond member, Nick has in recent years attended Cadet training to share some of his wisdom with todays Cadet sailors.
Ex Cadets Compete for GBR in ISAF World Championships
Running from the 3rd - 18th December, A significant number of ex-Cadets are competing including Andrea Brewster, Ben Rhodes, Stevie Morrison & Kitty Hughes The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of sailing.
The Perth 2011 ISAF World Championships are the main qualification event for the 2012 London Olympic Games. 75% of nations to qualify will be selected from these World Championships.
1st North Zone Squad Weekend - Parents Patrolled!!
Alton Water hosted the first RYA Cadet North Zone Squad Camp over the weekend 19th/20th November 2011. - "We were extremely fortunate to have Chris Videlo, very ably assisted by Hamish Stone, as coaches."
Sunny light airs (F2) and bright sunshine on Saturday and fog following which the wind picked up to F1 (just) with more warm bright sunshine on Sunday. The sailors rigged their own boats (they really did). Parents were under the strictest of courteous instructions from Chris not to get involved. This led to parental itchy fingers and parents ratting on the ones who were helping, with taunts of "parent patrol"
"Actually, although we were not used to not helping, the new way worked well. - In our case, Alex and Richard discovered how to put 20 units of rig tension, on their own." With minimal help the sailors did it all.
Training was race-based and the sailors tacked and gybed on the whistle. After lunch they raced in a staggered start - 30 sec intervals. Everyone was off the water at 3.00 and away by 4.00. On Sunday, after rigging and jogging, the sailors had an extended session onshore in the fog on mast rake and an early lunch. After that there was a 3-race series, which Ed (Harris)and Lisa won, with Alex and Richard 2nd and Emily/Rebecca Mitchell 3rd.
"All in all it was a great weekend. The sailors worked as a team more than I have ever seen. They were keen and attentive. Parents all seemed to have a good time, with many going for an autumn walk round the lakeside. The litmus test for me was that it was a weekend of smiles all round."
Stephen Page
Stop Press Chris Videlo - Zone Squad Coach wins the RYA's 'I love sailing' video competition... Click for more
Sunny Days - Winter Training
It's a glorious November day; the sun is low in the sky and streaming through the windows of Bowmoor Sailing Club in Gloucestershire where I'm sitting watching the Cadets on the water. It’s Remembrance Sunday - actually it's just after the 11th hour as I write this.
The eight Cadet boats making up this year’s Development Squad (DS) are out on the water with their coach Adam Bowers. Conditions are near perfect; a bright day with the wind out of the east-northeast at about 12mph – great for training. This is the first of five weekends between now and March when these boats will meet up at various sailing clubs around the country.
Last night many of the DS parents and children descended on the Cold Harbour restaurant attached to the nearby Premier Inn. Thanks to some rapid last minute re-organisation by Tim Gummer we ended up with a table of adults at one end of the restaurant and a table of 10+ children at the other end. Good conversation ensued, the food was decent and the beer flowed.
It's been an excellent couple of days - my son is learning a great deal. Part of the focus this weekend is on starts and the conditions have allowed them to practice numerous races. I asked Adam what he thought of the weekend, he said "Great weather, good learning and nice people", and I couldn't agree more.
Matthew and I will both arrive home this evening tired and hungry but will both be looking forward to our next outing in four weeks’ time.
Mike Lloyd At Bowmoor Sailing Club 13th November 2011
Ps Many thanks to Bowmoor for all their facilities
Into the fast lane! Cadet to 420 by Hattie Ayre and Ben Hazeldine
When the time comes for the aspiring sailor to move up to the youth classes, the 420 with its symmetrical spinnaker is a logical option. Read more...
2011 Endeavour Trophy - 7th/9th October 2011
One of the honours of winning the Cadet Nationals is to represent the Class in the annual RCYC Endeavour Championship. Read more...
Into the fast lane! Cadet to 420 
