The cadets would like to thank all of those who have given them so much support with what they have done so far this year.

The sail to Benfleet Yacht Club a bit of a windy day but those who managed to get there and back did well. Thank you to those who used their boats as supports boats.

In July the some of the motor boat section went to the Maidstone river boat festival and those cadets that went took part in the illuminated boat parade. This involved dressing the tender from Topaz with Karen's Christmas lights and taking part in the parade along with the other much larger boats that were there. For this cadets received a trophy and certificate. As this was a first time visit for some of the cadets to this event they enjoyed it so much they are talking about entering a team for the raft race at Maidstone next year.

August was another busy month with a Ray day, which went well with all of those that took part having a good time as well as having an early start leaving the moorings at +/-06-00hrs. Thank you to John Metson & Co for organising this event.

Then there was one of the main events on the cadet calendar, the Cadet Fun Day. Those members that were there early would have seen cadets sailing around the bay collecting balloons which contained a raffle ticket inside them. The cadets who collected the most balloons were James Marshall & Chelsea Carter. With so much going on myself along with all the other members who gave up there time for cadets would have missed most of the highlights of the day if Sue Turner & Alison Metson had not been there with their cameras. Anita & John Hart, Colin (Shrek) Ebdon walking the plank from Blue Fin to raise money for cadets being the most notable of the day. Our thanks to Anita, John, Colin and Chas for their efforts.

The whole day went very well and the weather was so kind to us. The cadets had a game of mud football in the afternoon with some of the adult members taking part, who we are sure would like the cadet age raised to 50 plus but enjoyed themselves. There were also sack races, a bouncy castle, etc. Thanks to Paul & Pam for running the BBQ also Karen & Andrew for sorting out tombola & lucky dip prizes on the week leading up to the fun day.

Some times there are people who give up there time for club and cadets who help make things happen but not every body sees it so can I just say thank you to the members in the work party who built the new shed for cadets and also John Metson, Roy Overland and Kevin Turner for some of the repairs that they have carried out on some of the cadet boats/equipment. And those members that have given bits of equipment ie life jackets etc. 

Very best regards Martin, Karen & Alex