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Isle of Dogs Sea Cadet Unit chartered the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust's Solent Hero for a two-day Solent sail in early June 2026, funded by a Ulysses Trust grant.0:05 Day one was cancelled on the water due to 30–40 knot winds; the group instead ran theory sessions, practiced RIB manoeuvres, and motored the RIB into Cowes to view the Royal Yacht Squadron, Trinity Landing, and Island Sailing Club.0:51 On day two, conditions improved and the cadets sailed across the Solent and up Southampton Water as far as Marchant, passing Red Funnel Ferries.3:06 Cadet activities included helming, VHF radio calls to the Coastguard, and a man-overboard drill under sail using the quick-stop method — instructors talked through rudder control, going hard astern, and bow positioning to recover a casualty alongside.6:19 Training manager Jack led the drill.0:29 Cadets interviewed on camera cited wave experience, helming, and running downwind as highlights.2:18 The trip was organized specifically to give London-based cadets open-water experience unavailable on the Isle of Dogs.2:12

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