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The Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets resumed race training on September 26 at the Royal Victoria Docks in preparation for upcoming national championships.0:05 Fifteen cadets participated in the session, which began with an activation exercise to transition students from their school day to the water.0:11 New year-seven cadets completed a water familiarization drill, practicing buoyancy aid and crash helmet use before entering the water.0:47 Training focused on sailing shallow triangles using Zest and Quest dinghies.1:01 Instructor Jaco led the beginners through intensive two-session blocks to build foundational skills.1:19 Advanced training for the national championships utilized Quest dinghies, with an emphasis on boat balance, trim, and halyard tension.1:25 Cadets reviewed their performance to identify improvements in sail trim and wind awareness, specifically looking for gusts and shifts.2:15 The unit plans to continue these training sessions through half term, with further practice scheduled at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre.1:07

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