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Sea Cadets bag medals at rowing and sailing regattas
Salisbury Sea Cadets bagged numerous medals in recent rowing and sailing regattas.
The unit travelled to Poole Harbour on Saturday, July 12 to compete in the Southern Area Rowing Regatta.
The cadets had trained rigorously since early spring, earning their place by qualifying at the Wessex District Regatta.
The Salisbury teams excelled, clinching a range of gold medals in categories such as Open Mixed Yoles, Junior Mixed Yoles, Open Boy Yole, Open Girl Yole, Junior Boys T500 and Open Girls T500.
They also won a silver medal in the Open Boys T500 category.
Additionally, a Salisbury crew emerged victorious in the technical Rowing Boat Handling Competition.
The winning teams are now preparing for the National Combined Regatta, scheduled to be held at the ExCel Centre in London on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30.
Salisbury Sea Cadet Sailing and Windsurfing medal winners. (Image: Salisbury Sea Cadets) The success continued for the cadets on Sunday, July 13 as they competed in the Southern Area Sailing Regatta.
Representing the Wessex District once more, they secured two gold medals in the 4.5m and 6.8m windsurfing competitions, as well as a silver in the 4.5m windsurfing.
Their victories have qualified them for the National Sailing Regatta at Southport in September.
Salisbury sailors also claimed bronze medals in the Open and Junior Quest disciplines.
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S/Lt (SCC) Jordyn Bond RNR, commanding officer of Salisbury Sea Cadets, said: "It's been another great weekend on the water for our cadets.
"It's great to have so many young people from our unit representing Wessex District in rowing, windsurfing and sailing.
"The dedication of the cadets and instructors during the training period has paid off, with lots of great results.
"The cadets all enjoy the competitive nature of these activities, but also learn how to work in teams, build resilience and gain confidence on the water.
"We look forward to seeing the cadets take part in the national competitions later in the year."
Sea Cadets Windsurfing in Poole Harbour. (Image: Salisbury Sea Cadets) The Salisbury Sea Cadets are part of a national uniformed youth organisation that helps develop young people physically, intellectually, and socially through nautical-themed education and leisure activities.
The unit, based on the River Avon in Churchill Gardens, operates three sections: Junior Sea Cadets (ages 10–12), Sea Cadets (ages 12–18) and Royal Marine Cadets (ages 13–18).
Training evenings are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6.45pm to 9.15pm.
The unit is actively recruiting and welcoming new members. Visit their website for more information.
