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How Sea Cadets Learn Kayak Rolling | Indoor Training at Tiller Leisure Centre
March 1, 2026 · 3 min · 233 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.▶ 0:00 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 practiced 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 maximize 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
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