International Cadet

The Cadet is a junior class of boat sailed by two children aged 8 to 17 years. The boat provides a three sail experience where the helm and the crew must work together as a team to obtain the best results.

The Cadet is a one-design boat and therefore all Cadets have the same, strictly controlled, measurements. While material and appearance changed over time, the hull shape remained the same. Today, wooden MK II and GRP MK IV compete in the same races. The boat itself is 3.2m long, weighs 61.2 kg and has a sail area of 4.65 square metres

Typically, crews start sailing the Cadet at the age of 8 or 9 years. They quickly learn to sail under the guidance of an older and more experienced helm and finally begin to helm themselves at 12 or 13 years. Since it is a junior class of boat, children can sail the Cadet only until they turn 17 years.

Having been popular at BSYC, the cadet has recently been re-introduced and the Club hopes to build a strong fleet of cadets over the coming years.

Current World Champions: 
Current National Champions:  Alec Bailey and Samantha Bailey (SBSC)
Current State Champions: Jackie Stokes and Katie Mullins from ASC

If you are interested in sailing a Cadet at BSYC ...
Please contact Chris Baker on 8338 4239