Sailing to victory

Over two days in September, 115 cadets gathered in Southport to put their skills to the test in the National Sailing Regatta

Sea Cadets’ participation is a symbol of friendship between the nations

Accompanied by 99 volunteers, who steered them through preparing for this event, cadets competed in dinghy sailing and windsurfing at the National Sailing Regatta, with the trophies presented to the winners by Captain Sea Cadets, Captain Neil Downing RN. 

The atmosphere was buzzing at the event, and the cadets gave it their all. New Entry Cadet (NEC) Shashati told us, “The atmosphere today is really friendly.” Junior Cadet Eladawi added: “Everyone was really kind and willing to give things a go!”

The results

Overall Regatta Winning Area

The Navy League Cup: Southern Area

Dingy sailing

Overall Winning Area

The Wilson and Kyle Cup: Northern Area

Open RS Quest

The RS Quest Trophy: South West Area

Junior RS Quest
The Sailing Association Cup: London Area

Open Pico
The Sporting Record Cup: Northern Area

Open Zest
The TS Narvik Cup: Northern Area

Junior Topper
The Dawson Cup: Southern Area

Windsurfing

Windsurfing 

Overall Winning Area
The Dauntless Shield: Eastern Area

Up to 4.8m Class
The Sail Association (Plymouth) Cup: Eastern Area

Up to 5.8m Class
The Aylesbury Cup: Eastern Area

Up to 6.8m Class
The Wain Cup: Eastern Area

Photos: Sea Cadets

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