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The annual Junior Regatta took place at Powell’s Pool Sutton Coldfield on Saturday.

Amazing effort by the Junior Sea Cadets today! Some great wins! Well done to all that took part. You did the unit proud.

Shirley Sea Cadets entered the Warwickshire District Sailing regatta on Sunday 7^th July at Shustoke Reservoir, competing against 9 other units from the surrounding area and came away with a 1st in the Open Pico Class race.

The day consisted of 4 races for each contestant and their best 3 results make up their overall score, Tom Gahan's being two 1st and a 2nd.

Shirley Unit now go forward to Portsmouth to the South West area finals in August where he will represent Warwickshire District.

Picture Tom Gahan receiving his trophy from Warwickshire District Office Gary Truelove

A message from the CO.

Team Shirley, what an amazing weekend! I wanted to say a massive thanks to all the cadets and adults that competed and helped to make the regatta run so smoothly. What a result finishing joint 4th overall in the district

On the above date some of the Units current Junior Cadets went for a paddle with the help and assistance of the Solihull Canoe Club.

Many thanks go to the Canoe club members who gave up their time to enable our Cadets to spend time on the water.

The picture shows some junior cadets enjoying the experience

Well done Marland. R, Elliott. J and Hanlon. H . With just three cadets taking part in the District Paddle sport Competition we took a 1st, 2nd and 4th place with Marland. R going through to the Area Competition in July.

Congrats to the three of you. As per picture.