August sees one of the highlights of the junior sailing season in West Norfolk as Snettisham Beach Sailing Club host their Cadet Weeks 1 & 2.
It’s two weeks of fun, sailing and life skills development for young people from complete Novice Sailor to Championship Racer and on to RYA Dinghy Instructor and Race Coach qualification.
Week one took place earlier this month with week two getting under way on Monday.
Snettisham have also been recognised as a British Sailing Pathway Club, testament to its commitment to supporting young sailors and their racing endeavours.
Cadet Weeks 1 & 2 form a significant part of the foundation of junior sailing at Snettisham, introducing and developing new sailors to the challenges and rigours of taking charge of a boat and its crew.
Hosted during the school holidays, it featured around 100 children aged from six to 17 from all backgrounds and abilities.
As a British Sailing Pathway Club, Snettisham aims to support young sailors to develop their skills and enthusiasm further into sail racing.
Snettisham Beach SC junior race coach John Eaton said: “Snettisham Beach SC is one of the first clubs in the country to achieve Pathway Club accreditation, a huge honour that we carry with great pride.
“It’s testament to our strong volunteer team who commit enormous time and effort, to the growing Junior Sailing community.
“We are totally committed to the support of the RYA`s Racing4Life aims, including, affordability, sustainability, diversity and inclusivity”
RYA Pathway Club manager Hannah Wilcox said: “We are thrilled to welcome Snettisham Beach SC into the Pathway Club network.
“Their commitment to fostering young talent and promoting accessible, high-quality racing and race training aligns perfectly with the goals of the programme.
“We look forward to supporting their efforts in inspiring the next generation of sailors.”
In addition to the activity around Cadet Weeks and Pathway Club, Snettisham has an established and hugely successful RYA Training Centre, running an extensive range of courses and private tuition opportunities available to all. Training from Novice, through to RYA Instructor and Race Coaching qualifications are available.
Snettisham Beach Sailing Club also hosted the ITCA Eastern Area Topper Championships. The highlight of the regional Topper race circuit, the event was backed by sponsors Surf 55 and The Norfolk Sweet Kitchen.
