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In early June 2026, a group from the Isle of Dogs Sea Cadet Unit traveled from London to East Cowes for a weekend sailing trip organized through the Jack Petchey Awards and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.0:01 High winds reaching 40 knots forced the crew to remain storm-bound on the first day, limiting activities to theory lessons and a trip on a rigid inflatable boat from East Cowes to the main harbor of Cowes.0:47 The group observed the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Solent conditions before sailing the following day when the weather improved.1:21 During the outing, the cadets practiced maritime communication with the Coast Guard and performed man-overboard drills using the quick-stop method under sail and power.2:57 The trip provided the cadets with hands-on experience in navigation, boat handling, and emergency procedures outside of their usual urban environment.2:51

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