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Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets race at London Regatta May 25 in blustery conditions,
June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 164 views · Welsh Harp Reservoir, London
What this video covers
The Isle of Dogs Sea Cadets competed in the London Regatta on May 25, held at the Welsh Harp reservoir near Wembley.▶ 0:00 The event featured windsurfing on Saturday and dinghy racing on Sunday, with classes including Quests, Zests, Picos, and Toppers.▶ 0:17 Conditions proved challenging, with wind gusts reaching 25 knots throughout the Sunday racing.▶ 1:03 Despite the blustery weather and the unfamiliar venue, the cadets maintained boat control and successfully navigated mark roundings.▶ 1:09 One cadet secured second place in the Topper class during his first-ever regatta.▶ 1:35 The Quest team finished first overall, beating both junior and senior competitors.▶ 0:39 The unit also placed third and fourth in the Zest class and earned second place in the Pico class.▶ 1:51 The event required participants to adapt to sailing away from their home base at the docks.▶ 1:23 Proper boat handling in high-wind conditions remains essential for junior racers competing at new venues.
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