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UKNCCA Winter 2027 Update
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80 years, 80 boats?
Looking ahead to a bumper 2027 for the Cadet class
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Hello
Dear Cadet sailors, parents and supporters
I’m delighted to introduce myself as your new UKNCCA Class Chair. For those I haven’t yet met, I’m Simon Cox. My own dinghy racing began in Cadets and then Larks at Frensham Pond in the late 1980s. Since then, I’ve spent many years serving on class association committees, including a stint as Lark Class Chair. I also founded Synergy Marine and became a licensed builder of the International Cadet. More recently, George and Jemima have become active sailors in the class, bringing our family’s Cadet story into another generation.
Dinghy racing has faced declining participation for a number of years. Lifestyles are changing, and with so many activities competing for families’ time and money, making room for sailing isn’t always easy.
My aim is to help reinvigorate dinghy racing from the bottom up. We need to get children into boats, help them discover the fun, friendships and challenge of racing, and get them hooked for life. The Cadet class has a vital part to play in that, and I’m looking forward to working with our sailors, families, clubs and volunteers to make it happen.
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Your UKNCCA committee
I’m pleased to welcome five fellow newcomers to the committee this year:
Harry Pynn — Sailing Secretary Mark Jones — Secretary Mark Holroyd — Treasurer Harriet Hancock — Safeguarding Lead Duncan Bush — Event Safety Officer
Thank you to each of them for taking on these roles, and to our returning committee members for their continued time and commitment.
Together, we have a well-balanced committee, with strong support in key roles from most of our currently active squadrons. That breadth of experience and involvement will help us work together for the benefit of the whole class.
This winter, we’ll focus on putting the tools and support in place to give the class the best possible chance of future growth and success.
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80 years of Cadet sailing - let’s make it 80 boats at Brixham!
We’re going to make 2027 a bumper year as we celebrate the Cadet class’s 80th anniversary. At the heart of those celebrations will be the National Championships at Brixham Yacht Club, 21–27 August, and we’re inviting everyone in the class to join us.
Our ambition is an 80-boat championship to celebrate 80 years of Cadet sailing. Whether you’re a regular on the circuit or considering your first Nationals, we’d love you to be part of it.
We’re already in discussions with Brixham Yacht Club about the event’s format. We’re going BIG on fun, alongside great racing, and want to make this a championship that sailors and families will remember for years to come. Put the dates in your diary and help us make it happen!
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Help us launch our anniversary at the Dinghy Show
The RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show at Farnborough International on 20–21 February 2027 will be our first real opportunity to celebrate 80 years of the Cadet class.
We’re looking for as much support as possible throughout the weekend, both on the stand and in bringing the Cadet community together. We hope every squadron will make the show a must-attend event, encouraging sailors and families to come along, join the celebrations and help introduce new families to the class.
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Upcoming training
Our next UKNCCA Training Weekend takes place on 14–15 November 2026 at Queen Mary Sailing Club. It’s an opportunity to develop your sailing, spend time on the water and catch up with friends across the class. Booking information is available through the class events page.
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2027 Events Calendar
| Date |
Event |
Venue |
| 13–14 February |
Draycote Water Training Weekend |
Draycote Water Sailing Club |
| 20–21 February |
RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show |
Farnborough International |
| 13 March |
Frensham Training |
Frensham Pond Sailing Club |
| 14 March |
Frensham Open |
Frensham Pond Sailing Club |
| 20–21 March |
Grafham Training Weekend |
Grafham Water Centre |
| 24–25 April |
World Team Selector 1 |
Parkstone Sailing Club |
| 1–3 May |
World Team Selector 2 |
Northampton Sailing Club |
| 29 May–1 June |
Waldringfield Cadet Week |
Waldringfield Sailing Club |
| 1–4 June |
Stone Cadet Week |
Stone Sailing Club |
| 26–27 June |
South Cerney Open |
South Cerney Sailing Club |
| 30 July–7 August |
Cadet World Championships |
Ribnitz-Damgarten, Germany |
| 21–27 August |
UK National Championships |
Brixham Yacht Club |
| September – dates TBC, before the Inlands |
Brent Open and Training |
Welsh Harp |
| 18–19 September |
Cadet Inland Championship |
Rutland Sailing Club |
| End of October – date TBC |
Waldringfield Open |
Waldringfield Sailing Club |
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Whats next?
In the new year, the Draycote Water Training Weekend on 13–14 February will give sailors an opportunity to build their skills ahead of the spring events.
We then have Frensham Training on 13 March, followed by the Frensham Open on 14 March, and the Grafham Training Weekend on 20–21 March at Grafham Water Centre.
Also look out for some exciting new updates on the website hopefully launching before the end of the year!
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UK National Cadet Class Association
United Kingdom
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