We’re pleased to support Winterton Marine Cadets with buoyancy aids to enable their cadets and staff to sail on a regular basis.
Based at Caister Academy and Winterton Village Hall, the charity youth organisation provides activities and structure to young people aged 10 to 21 years of age. They currently have 21 members from the local area and, apart from the monthly subs, try to provide as much funding themselves without asking for contributions from parents or guardians.
The charity would like to offer cadets the opportunity for ongoing development of their sailing abilities and skills by partaking in open sailing for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. The charity owns an inflatable power boat, but new buoyancy aids are needed in order to use the boat on the Broads and in the sea.
Winterton Marine Cadets are very passionate about providing all young people, particularly those from low-income families who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience sailing activities. In addition, the charity provides sailing certificates which can help young people in later life, such as when making college applications. The sailing activities can really boost young people’s confidence in their own abilities, together with confidence in working as a team when sailing the larger boats. In addition, being out in the fresh air can also help mental and physical wellbeing.
We wish Winterton Marine Cadets continued success and look forward to seeing their progress along the way.
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If you are part of an amazing sport or leisure team, or community organisation and would like to apply for up to £500 of funding, we are taking applications for awarding in February 2024.
