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TORPOINT MOSQUITO SAILING CLUB

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Dear member,

We are intending to restart Cadet sailing evenings commencing

April 20^th with the final session on July 11^th.

A registration evening will be held at the club on February 22^nd 7pm for parents/guardians and participants. Spaces will be limited to approximately 20 individuals between the ages of 8-16 years whereby a waiting list will be kept. This allows us to provide the best opportunity for those participating and ensures they have access to a dinghy.

During the registration process the parent/guardian will be required to complete some RYA/club paperwork consenting to the cadets participation, physical capabilities to sail and contact details. After the initial registration the club will with permission create a contacts list of the parents/guardians in readiness for changes.

Having discussed the restarting of cadet sailing for the 2012 season we are intending to promote beginners and intermediate participation on Wednesday evening sessions commencing at 18:00 and ending 20:00, with the more experienced cadet sailors working towards assistant instructors and thus proving support during the sessions. Also, the more experienced cadet sailors will be encouraged to participate in Thursday evening dinghy racing sessions by signing up for crewing positions.

We are also promoting active parent/guardian participation during the evening sailing sessions with an emphasis of the parent/guardian helping prepare the cadets and dinghies for launch/recovery and stowing away of the dinghies/club equipment after the water based session. This will hopefully allow the cadets more time sailing. A roster for the parents/guardians will be made available a week or two in advance.

A little about myself: I am Terry Barrett, in recent years I have worked as an outdoors instructor delivering sailing, rafting and hill walking sessions. Previously I worked in IT. My personal sailing experience is mostly dinghy cruising up and down the South Cornish coast. I am keen to see the cadet sailing restart and hope that this summers weather is kind enough to us for the majority of the Wednesday evening sessions. I am hoping to plan a bad weather schedule.

Additionally, there maybe the possibility of the cadets achieving National Youth Sailing awards whereby during inclement weather theory sessions will promote the achievement thereof.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the 22^nd February at 19:00.

Sincerely

Terry Barrett

TMSC Youth Coordinator

Pictures by Olga Shimell and Jon Cowd, many thanks for a difficult job!

Out on the water and on shore our Cadet Leaders are making a difference.

This was their Capsize drill, excitement and vital experience, making confidant Cadets.