Cadet Open 2026 at Waldringfield Sailing Club

by Harry Pynn 5 Nov 07:15 GMT 1 November 2026

Nineteen boats gathered at Waldringfield for the Cadet Open on Sunday 1 November, with six races completed in challenging but enjoyable light winds.

It was particularly encouraging to see such a young fleet, with seven Under-13 helms making this one of the youngest cohorts in the fleet for several years. A good contingent of travellers from Welsh Harp, Frensham Pond and Fishers Green was warmly welcomed.

A light northerly breeze greeted the fleet. There was just enough wind to make progress against the tide, allowing the first three races to get away in the river in front of the club.

As the tide came in, the course was moved upriver, beyond the island, where the water was slacker and conditions a little more favourable. This provided the setting for the final three races.

Efficient turnarounds between races meant that size races were completed without keeping the sailors out on the water for unnecessarily long period.

The battle for the overall title couldn't have been closer. Samuel English and Sam Flood started with 2 first places. Emily Krailing and Evie Winchester hit back with 3 straight wins, before Samuel and Sam won the final race. So Samuel and Sam finished level on points with Emily and Evie, with Samuel and Sam taking the Harris Salver thanks to their better result in the final race. Behind them, Lewis Walker and Issy Stock were remarkably consistent with 3rd in every race, including a capsize after an over zealous roll tack.

In the Silver fleet, Jasper Bush and Henry Lowe started well with a 2nd. Zoe Thomas and Lisa Gass found their form after the course moved upriver, but it was not enough to beat Jasper and Henry. Ella Edwards and Edith Pynn finished strongly with a 2nd in the final race.

Clementine Denny-Pickess & Rose Lowe excelled in the regatta fleet ahead of Camille Ballam and Isla Robson with Vivienne Letts and Evie Owers in 3rd. The new helms have clearly been making big improvements from the Autumn training programme.

Gold Fleet

• 1st overall - Harris Salver and Most Improved: Samuel English & Sam Flood
• 2nd overall, Best Under-15 Helm and 1st Female: Emily Krailing & Evie Winchester
• 3rd overall: Lewis Walker & Issy Stock

Silver Fleet

• 1st Silver and Under-14 Helm: Jasper Bush & Henry Lowe
• 2nd Silver: Zoe Thomas & Lisa Gass
• 3rd Silver: Ella Edwards & Edith Pynn

Other Awards

• 1st WSC Non-Travelling: Rosemary Fish
• Under-13: Ollie Walker

Regatta Fleet

• 1st: Clementine Denny-Pickess & Rose Lowe
• 2nd: Camille Ballam & Isla Robson
• 3rd: Vivienne Letts & Evie Owers

One thing particularly noticed by the Race Officer was the excellent manners of the competitors. The sailors made a point of thanking the committee boat at the finish of every race - a small gesture, but one that was greatly appreciated and reflects very well on the fleet.

The club extends a warm thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the event happen, and particularly to the parents who provided a well-earned pasta lunch and plenty of cake for the sailors afterwards.

Waldringfield looks forward to welcoming everyone back next year!

Overall Results:

Pos	Fleet	Sail No	Helm	Crew	HelmAgeGroup	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	Pts
1st	Gold	9982	Samuel English	Sam Flood	U16	1	1	‑2	‑2	2	1	5
2nd	Gold	10129	Emily Krailing	Evie Winchester	U15	‑5	2	1	1	1	‑4	5
3rd	Gold	10121	Lewis Walker	Issy Stock	U15	‑3	‑3	3	3	3	3	12
4th	Silver	9962	Jasper Bush	Henry Lowe	U14	2	4	4	5	‑8	‑6	15
5th	Silver	9020	Zoe Thomas	Lisa Gass	U16	‑10	‑7	5	4	5	5	19
6th	Silver	9876	Ella Edwards	Edith Pynn	U16	7	6	‑9	7	‑11	2	22
7th	Silver	9985	Primrose Denny‑Pickess	Dora Dawson	U15	‑8	5	7	6	‑10	7	25
8th	Silver	10133	Oliver Walker	Harry Ballam	U13	4	10	6	8	‑14	‑14	28
9th	Silver	10001	Georgina Loader	Lola Dawson	U15	6	(OCS)	‑10	9	6	8	29
10th	Silver	10003	Rosemary Fish	Polly Riley	U15	9	9	8	‑13	4	‑12	30
11th	Regatta	10032	Clementine Denny‑Pickess	Rose Lowe	U13	11	8	‑12	‑12	7	10	36
12th	Silver	9877	Roline Pillemer	Hansel Holland	U16	12	12	14	‑15	‑15	9	47
13th	Regatta	9026	Camille Ballam	Isla Robson	U13	‑19	13	‑16	10	13	13	49
14th	Silver	10094	Alvy Jones	Harriet Walker	U13	‑15	‑14	13	14	12	11	50
15th	Regatta	10128	Vivienne Letts	Evie Owers	U13	‑18	(OCS)	11	16	9	15	51
16th	Regatta	9029	Elsa Stock	Penelope Reid	U14	16	15	18	11	‑19	‑19	60
17th	Regatta	1012	Jemima Cox‑Olliff	Araminta Denny‑Pickess	U15	‑17	11	‑17	17	16	17	61
18th	Regatta	9034	Lucas Fish	Henry Warren	U13	14	16	15	‑18	‑17	16	61
19th	Regatta	9031	Victoire Denoiseux	Ollie Gass	U13	13	(OCS)	‑19	19	18	18	68