Cadet kit list (for all fleets):

You are taking part in a watersport and you are likely to get wet, so always remember a change of clothes and a towel.

• Clothing for training – wetsuits are ideal, but if not, lightweight stuff that dries easily, with a couple of layers if it is cold, plus waterproofs.

• Trainers or dinghy boots for the feet

• Hats- always a wooly hat! remember it will always feel colder on the water. AND a wide brimmed hat if sunny

• Sun bloc – helps prevent windburn and sunburn

• Packed lunch + snacks + water for on the water

• Dry bag clearly labelled with cadets name- to keep food and drink safe and clipped round your mast on the water.

• Money for tuck shop

• Medication- if required- clearly labelled with instructions and name. please make instructor aware 

• Sailing gloves

Buoyancy aids will be provided by the club if required, we would strongly encourage the purchase of your own.

Please ensure you have read, understood and saved for reference, the relevant sections of the notice of race document accessible below - answers to all your questions will be within the document. Please do not hesitate to contact heidi@wfyc.co.uk if you do have any other questions. 

FAQ’s

Will I gain an RYA certificate?

No, cadet week is a fun on the water racing event. To gain a RYA certificate you need to come along to an RYA training course

Where can I watch Cadet week from?

Accompanying adults will be welcome to watch the activity from the shore or from the bar in the club if open.  HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE – ONLY STUDENTS & INSTRUCTORS & PRIOR APPROVED VOLUNTEERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PONTOONS; this in order that instructors can monitor the safety of the young people. Please ensure, unless you are an official volunteer, that you stay out of the launch and recovery area when launching and recovery takes place; this is to keep you and our cadets safe from injury.

Will there be a break for snacks and using the toilet?

Cadets in the Regatta and Offshore fleet will be on the water for up to three and a half hours. There will not be the capacity to bring cadets in to use the toilet whilst racing is taking place. If you feel your child cannot wait up to three and a half hours to use the toilet please inform the person in charge.

Cadets in the Inshore Optimist and Non Sailor Jolly fleets will be on the water for a maximum of two hours. If you feel your child cannot wait up to two hours to use the toilet please inform the instructor.

What if I don’t have a wetsuit?

You can buy them relatively cheaply from the beach shops at the end of walton highstreet in summer. A long wetsuit is always advised as it is always colder on the water, superstores also stock them as well as lots of online places such as wetsuit centre and wetsuit outlet. You will get the most out of the event in a wetsuit as you will stay warmer. Quick dry clothes recommended with waterproofs if you cannot get hold of a wetsuit.

What if there is bad weather?

In some cases there may be a day where it is not suitable to sail; a fun shoreside event will take place instead of sailing. 

Do I have to stay onsite whilst my child is taking part in Cadet week?

We ask that every cadet has a responsible adult who stays in the vicinity of the club for the duration of the first day of cadet week. From day two children can be left in the care of the instructors as long as you, or one of their emergency contacts  are contactable by phone if needed.  We request that if you as the parent/ responsible adult are a volunteer on the water for the event that you are not the child’s emergency contact- we need to ensure every child is looked after ashore and afloat whilst maintaining safety cover for all remaining cadets on the water.

Please ensure you have read and understood all the information given above, you will not receive an email nearer the event as all the information is here on this webpage for you to refer back to when required,

Recruitment of volunteers

WFYC cadet week cannot run without volunteer support. We would be very grateful for your support on the water, on shoreside and with evening entertainment. Please contact heidi@wfyc.co.uk 

Recruitment of volunteers will happen in advance of the event; a safeguarding self disclosure and qualification checks being required by all personnel who wish to take part.

Volunteers will be invited to training through events throughout the year. Briefing for all volunteers will be at 1900 on Tuesday 11th August, followed by a complimentary BBQ

Bookings must be made via the website.  Please read each individual product description and requirements carefully. Some ticket purchases are for two persons who will be sailing together. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Places will go fast!! Make sure you book as soon as possible to secure your place!

Where possible please use your own boat, we have very few boats available for hire this year.