Waterborne Training

Dinghy Sailing

Sailing is a wonderful activity that allows you to work by yourself in a single-handed dinghy or as part of a team in a larger dinghy. It is a truly exhilarating sport that develops self confidence and awareness of natural elements.

All dinghy sailing within the Sea Cadet Corps is conducted under the Royal Yachting Association sailing schemes.

The two main dinghies used by the SCC are the Bosun and the Topper, however the opportunity often arises to sail higher performance craft.

Brighton Sea Cadet Unit has a Bosun, a Topper, two Mirrors and a number of other craft that are used for sailing. We also attend training establishments such as H.M.S. Bristol at Portsmouth where a large number of craft are available.

Canoeing

Canoeing is another popular sport where you can develop your own personal waterborne skills. All training is conducted under the British Canoe Union Training Scheme.

Pulling

Pulling (or rowing) is the basis for all good seamanship practices. It teaches good teamwork and waterborne skills. Brighton Unit has an ASC (Admiralty Sailing Craft) in Brighton Marina which is used extensively throughout the year.

Power Boating

Power Boating allows cadets to learn boat handling in displacement and planing power craft. All instruction is carried out under the Royal Yachting Association power boat training scheme. Brighton Unit has a 16 foot Cheverton Champ which is moored in Brighton Marina and are used for power boat training throughout the year.

Windsurfing

This is an activity which is available to cadets by attending Sea Cadet organised training camps.

Offshore Sailing

The Sea Cadet Corps has a number of large sailing craft which Cadets can sail on. The most impressive craft is T.S. Royalist which is a square rigger. Cadets can attend week long trips on Royalist and learn how to work as part of the crew while at the same time visiting British or Foreign ports.

Offshore Power Boating

The Sea Cadet Corps offers offshore power boat training in a number of large power vessels. These vessels frequently visit British and Foreign ports.