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The Isle of Dogs Sea Cadet Unit conducted its first sailing session of the season at the Royal Victoria Docks Boat Station.Watch Cadets rigged Pico dinghies and received instruction on basic manoeuvres, including sailing across the wind on a beam reach and executing a tack.0:24 During the tacking demonstration, instructors emphasised keeping the face forward, crossing the boat, and swapping hands on the tiller only after completing the turn.1:07 Cadets practised these skills in pairs and individually, navigating from the pontoon toward the White Boy and returning to the launch site.0:30 The session took place near the ExCeL Centre and Canary Wharf, with participants managing varying wind conditions on the dock water.0:49 Following the on-water training, the group returned to the Sea Rover for debriefing.1:44 The event relied on support from volunteer adult helpers and the Royal Victoria Docks Boat Station staff.1:56

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