⛵ Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets Adventure to the Solent | Sailing, Seamanship & Boat Handling Join the Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets as we travel to the Solent for an exciting day on the water. Although strong winds meant our original sailing plans had to be adapted, the cadets made the most of every opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable boating experience. The day included practical seamanship, navigation discussions, RIB handling exercises, and a trip across the Solent to the Isle of Wight to assess the sea conditions firsthand. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about decision-making, safety, and operating on the water when conditions are challenging. This video showcases the adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm that make Sea Cadet adventures so rewarding. ⏱️ Timeline 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Arriving in the Solent 02:15 Weather Assessment and High Wind Conditions 04:10 Change of Plans – Safety First 06:00 Theory Session and Passage Planning 09:20 Seamanship and Navigation Discussion 12:15 Preparing the RIB 14:30 RIB Handling Exercises 18:45 Exploring the Solent by RIB 22:10 Crossing to the Isle of Wight 25:40 Assessing the Conditions Offshore 28:15 Exploring the Harbour and Coastline 31:30 Teamwork and Skills Development 34:00 Returning Across the Solent 37:20 Debrief and Lessons Learned 39:15 End of Day Reflections About Sea Cadets Sea Cadets provides young people with opportunities to develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, and practical maritime skills through a wide range of activities both on and off the water. 🔔 Subscribe for more Sea Cadet adventures, sailing activities, navigation training, and boating experiences. #SeaCadets #IsleOfDogsSeaCadets #SolentSailing #IsleOfWight #RIBHandling #YouthSailing #BoatingLife #MaritimeTraining #SailingAdventure #SeaCadetUK #Teamwork #Seamanship #SailingUK #WaterSports #CadetLife Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Join the Isle of Dogs Sea Cadet Unit (IDOC) for an incredible look behind the scenes of two epic offshore sailing weekends on the Solent! Thanks to the generous support of the Ulysses Trust, our cadets swapped the streets of London for the open ocean. The crew learned essential maritime skills, navigated challenging coastal conditions, and built unforgettable bonds. Every charter we complete with the Trust directly funds a week-long sailing trip for a young person recovering from or with cancer. From evening navigation theory and intense Uno games to flying the spinnaker into a beautiful Solent sunset and anchoring at Osborne Bay, this is what youth offshore training is all about! A massive thank you to our adult volunteers, the Ulysses Trust, and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust for making these life-changing experiences possible. ⚓ Connect with City Sailing & IDOC: • Subscribe for more sailing expeditions: • Learn more about the Ulysses Trust: https://www.ulyssestrust.co.uk • Support the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust: https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org #SeaCadets #SolentSailing #YouthOffshore #SailingExpedition #EllenMacArthurCancerTrust #UlyssesTrust #JackPetcheyAwards #IsleOfDogs #LearnToSail ⏱️ Timeline [00:04] - Leaving London: Heading to Southampton [00:44] - 40-Knot Winds & Exploring Cowes in the RIB [01:47] - Evening Navigation Theory & Team Uno [02:12] - Setting Sail & Cadet Interview with Carlos [03:44] - Crew Training: Man Overboard (MOB) Drill Practice [07:37] - Recreating a Cruise Ship Water Slide & Heading Home [08:31] - Part 2: Returning to the Solent with Ulysses Trust [09:43] - Foggy Navigation & Spotting Shipwreck Markers [10:09] - Cruising Past Yarmouth to The Needles [10:41] - Navigating the Needles Fairway Fog & Lunch [11:43] - Sunset Spinnaker Sail & Anchoring at Osborne Bay About Sea Cadets Sea Cadets provides young people with opportunities to develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, and practical maritime skills through a wide range of activities both on and off the water. 🔔 Subscribe for more Sea Cadet adventures, sailing activities, navigation training, and boating experiences. #SeaCadets #IsleOfDogsSeaCadets #SolentSailing #IsleOfWight #RIBHandling #YouthSailing #BoatingLife #MaritimeTraining #SailingAdventure #SeaCadetUK #Teamwork #Seamanship #SailingUK #WaterSports #CadetLife

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⛵ Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets Adventure to the Solent | Sailing, Seamanship & Boat Handling Join the Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets as we travel to the Solent for an exciting day on the water. Although strong winds meant our original sailing plans had to be adapted, the cadets made the most of every opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable boating experience. The day included practical seamanship, navigation discussions, RIB handling exercises, and a trip across the Solent to the Isle of Wight to assess the sea conditions firsthand. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about decision-making, safety, and operating on the water when conditions are challenging. This video showcases the adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm that make Sea Cadet adventures so rewarding. ⏱️ Timeline 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Arriving in the Solent 02:15 Weather Assessment and High Wind Conditions 04:10 Change of Plans – Safety First 06:00 Theory Session and Passage Planning 09:20 Seamanship and Navigation Discussion 12:15 Preparing the RIB 14:30 RIB Handling Exercises 18:45 Exploring the Solent by RIB 22:10 Crossing to the Isle of Wight 25:40 Assessing the Conditions Offshore 28:15 Exploring the Harbour and Coastline 31:30 Teamwork and Skills Development 34:00 Returning Across the Solent 37:20 Debrief and Lessons Learned 39:15 End of Day Reflections About Sea Cadets Sea Cadets provides young people with opportunities to develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, and practical maritime skills through a wide range of activities both on and off the water. 🔔 Subscribe for more Sea Cadet adventures, sailing activities, navigation training, and boating experiences. #SeaCadets #IsleOfDogsSeaCadets #SolentSailing #IsleOfWight #RIBHandling #YouthSailing #BoatingLife #MaritimeTraining #SailingAdventure #SeaCadetUK #Teamwork #Seamanship #SailingUK #WaterSports #CadetLife Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Sea Cadets in Action: RS21 Keelboat Training! ⛵🌧️✨ Come aboard and experience the sailing life! In this video, we follow the Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets fleet as they navigate tricky waters under dramatic, cloudy skies. Captured from multiple cinematic angles, you’ll see teamwork in action as multiple crew members handle these fast, ultra-modern RS21 sailboats. Watch closely as the sun breaks through the clouds, creating stunning reflections on the water and highlighting the incredible, hands-on experience these young sailors are gaining. Whether you love sailing footage or you're learning the ropes yourself, this is seamanship at its finest! In this video, you’ll experience: Fleet Navigation: Multiple Sea Cadet boats maneuvering in close quarters. The Yachting Life: A true look at what it’s like to crew a modern keelboat. Dynamic Conditions: Beautiful sunbreaks and water reflections under changing British skies. Connect With Us! If you enjoyed watching the cadets master the water, don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more sailing content, RYA tips, and maritime adventures! #SeaCadets #SailingLife #RS21 #KeelboatSailing #RYATraining #IsleOfDogs #LondonSailing #LearnToSail #SailingVessel #BoatHandling

Watch the Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets taking part in kayak training at the local Tiller Leisure Centre swimming pool, practising essential paddlesport safety skills, including how to roll a kayak. Pool sessions provide a safe and controlled environment where cadets can build confidence, develop water skills, and practise capsize recovery techniques before heading onto open water. In this session: 🛶 Kayak rolling practice 🛶 Capsize recovery skills 🛶 Indoor paddlesport training 🛶 Building confidence in the water 🛶 Youth adventure training with Sea Cadets Learning to roll a kayak is an important skill that helps paddlers recover quickly after capsizing and improves overall boat control and safety awareness. These training sessions help prepare Sea Cadets for kayaking adventures, expeditions, and outdoor watersports activities. 📍 Location: Tiller Leisure Centre, London ⚓ Organisation: Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets 👍 Subscribe for more sailing, paddlesports, and Sea Cadet training adventures with City Sailing. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Sea Cadet Kayak Training 01:10 Why Train in a Swimming Pool? 02:20 Kayak Safety Briefing 03:30 Learning the Kayak Roll 05:40 Capsize Practice 07:30 Building Confidence 09:00 Skills Progression 10:20 Summary Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Follow the Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets as instructors undertake RS21 keelboat adventure training in preparation for taking cadets sailing at the Welsh Harp. This instructor development session focuses on building confidence, safety awareness, and coaching skills needed to introduce young sailors to keelboat sailing in a structured and supportive environment. In this video: ⛵ RS21 keelboat instructor training ⛵ Preparing Sea Cadet instructors for cadet sailing ⛵ Keelboat handling and teamwork ⛵ Adventure training on inland waters ⛵ Sailing at the Welsh Harp (Brent Reservoir) The RS21 is a modern keelboat widely used for training and racing, providing an ideal platform for teaching teamwork, leadership, and seamanship skills. This training enables instructors to safely deliver sailing adventures for cadets while developing the next generation of sailors. 📍 Training location: Welsh Harp Sailing Association, London ⚓ Organisation: Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets 👍 Subscribe to City Sailing for sailing training, instructor development, and seamanship tutorials. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets 01:10 What is RS21 Keelboat Training? 02:20 Instructor Preparation 04:00 On the Water Training 06:30 Boat Handling Skills 08:45 Teamwork & Leadership 10:20 Preparing Cadet Sailing Sessions 12:00 Key Learning Points 13:00 Summary Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

ARPA - Automatic Radar Plotting Aid ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid is a marine radar system that automatically detects, tracks, and predicts the movement of other ships and objects, providing vital data like speed, course, and Closest Point of Approach (CPA) for collision avoidance, reducing watchkeeper workload by automating target plotting. It requires a stabilised display and can be set to true or relative motion, but for collision avoidance relative motion is preferred. Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) is a maritime navigation system that automatically tracks radar targets, calculating their speed, course, and closest point of approach (CPA) to enhance collision avoidance and situational awareness. It provides real-time data to replace manual plotting, reducing navigator workload and improving safety in dense traffic. Key Features and Functions Automatic Tracking: Detects and tracks up to 50 targets, providing continuous, rapid, and accurate evaluation. Collision Avoidance Data: Calculates target course, speed, and CPA (Closest Point of Approach) or TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach). Vector Modes: Offers Relative Vector mode for immediate collision risk assessment and True Vector mode for calculating the actual target course and speed. Trial Maneuver: Allows operators to simulate the effect of own-ship maneuvers on collision risks. Alarms: Provides audible and visual alerts for target acquisition, loss of target, and CPA/TCPA breaches. Operational Benefits Improved Safety: Reduces human error and provides faster, more accurate data than manual plotting. Efficiency: Enables quick assessment of multiple potential hazards simultaneously. Integration: Often integrated with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems) and AIS (Automatic Identification System) for a comprehensive picture. Limitations Data Reliability: The accuracy of ARPA depends entirely on the accuracy of the speed log and gyro inputs. Target Swap: In high-density traffic, the system may occasionally swap target tracking between two closely spaced vessels. Delayed Information: It can take up to 3 minutes for a target's vector to stabilize and become accurate after a course change. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

RYA Radar Course Rule 19 Part of the City Sailing Radar Course pre learning. We look at Rule 19 and how it fits into the rules and what we should do. Essential for the RYA Radar Course and for people going for the RYA Yachtmaster or Coastal Skipper practical assessment. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Parallel Indexing City Sailing Radar Course Pert of the City Sailing Radar Course, we look at parallel indexing and how to use it navigation into Portsmouth on the mid swashway. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Radar Course Sum up Conclusion of the RYA Radar Videos Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

OYC Video promoting Adventure Under Sail This is a video promoting the Ocean Youth Club Adventure Under sail when it was Europes largest Sail Training Charity organising for over 4000 young people sailing each year. I was lucky enough to sail with then for six years including five years as skipper on all the vessels and staff skipper of Lord Rank and Greater Manchester Challenge. A great video bringing back fond memories. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Square Riggers around Cape Horn I found this in my old VHS box, filmed in 1920's on a Square rigger sailing around Cape Horn. An amazing sailing ad filming, well worth watching. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Waterman's Hall Pre BML training We train potential BML candidate's with the Royal Yachting Association Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course in he historic Waterman's Hall in the Heart of the City of London at their historic training venue. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Ocean Youth Club 1992 Grand Regatta Columbus Follow the adventure of the Ocean Youth Club Greater Manchester Challenge in the 1992 Grand Regatta Columbus. We follow three vessels GMC Soren Larsen and the Kruzenshtern on their adventure from Boston to Liverpool. City Sailing Paul was lucky enough to skipper the GMC on all four legs and recently found the VHS tapes whist clearing out, watch our for more OYC videos! Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy it. Paul Bew Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Ocean Youth Club / Trust Northern Ireland We set sail with the BBC on the Ocean Youth Clubs Northern Ireland Ketch Lord Rank out of Bangor Harbour. Lord Rank was an Oyster 68 built for the Ocean Youth Club, names in Glasson Dock and sailed may seasons in the Irish Sea. I was lucky to be her staff skipper for a year. The support from the office and volunteers was second to none, if any of you see this please drop me a line. Ronnie - the best refit man ever. Tommy - all round rockstar, refit and on the water - Thanks Tommy John - Area Governor Christine and all the team Harpers - legends Eamon - legend Gordie - Legend Indie Bosun Rockstar Emma E - legend Lots more Northern Ireland is an amazing place with the friendliest people. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join

Sea Cadet National Sailing and Windsurfing Regatta 2025 We travel to Southport from the Isle of Dogs for this years National Sailing and Windsurfing Regatta. We hope you enjoy our video, if you get inspired and want to join please let me know. We provide long term enrichment and our legacy instructor program to give the opportunity for cadets to become instructors for the future Cadets. Join this channel to get ALL of the RYA course work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHQH6jcgluqGjkqQf5iLkw/join