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Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets competed at the Regional Sailing Championships held at Welsh Heart, traveling to the venue by Jubilee line, bus, and on foot.Watch Light, nearly calm conditions defined the racing: minimal wind forced a pre-race delay, during which training instructor Jack briefed all competing cadets on rules of the road, port and starboard rights-of-way, and race tactics.0:13 Once racing began, the near-windless conditions demanded constant attention — scanning for gusts, reading other boats' positions, and keeping boats moving in a fleet where positions shifted repeatedly between front and back.0:37 The cadets performed well enough to collect trophies.0:52 The unit's success is credited to years of training, volunteer instructors, school support, and sustained external funding.1:08 Several cadets are now progressing toward instructor qualifications themselves.0:52

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