City Sailingvideo
How Sea Cadets Learn Kayak Rolling | Indoor Training at Tiller Leisure Centre
1 March 2026 · 3 min · 273 views · Isle of Dogs, London
Cadet learns kayak roll with instructor in pool
What this video covers
The Isle of Dogs Sea Cadet Unit conducted a two-hour kayak training session at the Tiller Leisure Centre swimming pool to build water confidence.Watch Instructor Bea from Pirates Castle in Camden led the group through entry and exit drills, capsize procedures, and the use of spray decks.0:32 Participants practised capsizing while wearing spray decks, which required them to tap the hull three times before pulling the release tag to exit the boat underwater.1:12 The session also included paddling exercises with and without paddles, alternating between students to maximise pool time.1:46 Funding from Active Thames covered the facility rental and equipment logistics for the unit.2:31 The group plans to repeat these indoor training sessions three to four times annually to improve skills before transitioning to open-water activities at the Royal Docks.2:43
More from City Sailing
From City Sailing — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.