Welcome to the home page for the International Cadet Class Dinghy - the only International, two person, three sail, junior racing dinghy limited to sailors up to 17 years of age only.

Cadets in action

The Cadet Dinghy


A strictly one design boat designed by Jack Holt in 1947 for junior sailors. Made in wood and glass fiber the boat is deliberately too small for adults to sail. It has main and jib sails with a symmetrical spinnaker and all the control lines associated with a performance dinghy. A number of International Sailors and Olympic Medalists have sailed Cadets and have been World Champions in the class.

Latest News from the Class

2012 European Championships

Wed, 28/12/2011 - 01:00

Preliminary information about the European Championships to be held in Carnac in July 2012 can be obtained from National Administrators.

Class Rule Changes in effect 1st December 2011

Sun, 11/12/2011 - 10:30

ISAF have approved the class rule changes voted on by the NCAs in August 2011. These changes are effective from 1st December 2011. A copy of the class rules incorporating these changes can be found on the ISAF website and on the Technical page of this site, together with a document created by ISAF showing the changes.

Information on other current Cadet Class issues can be found on the News page.

International Events

World Championships

06/02/2011 - 14:42

The World Championships are hosted by a different country each year and have taken place in Australia, Argentina, India and various European countries. In a series of indicator events every national Cadet Class Association determines its seven best teams to compete in this event. For the children, this is not only a unique sporting challenge but also a great occasion to visit countries they have never been before and practice foreign languages.

Next World Championship

Future World Championships

  • 2012: Australia - Sandy Bay Sailing Club Tasmania: December 2012

Central European Cadet Cup

07/06/2010 - 17:07

In 2004 an exciting new series has been launched: the Central European Cadet Cup comprises four events hosted in the countries of Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Poland.

Schedule for the Central European Cadet Cup 2010

The organisers of this year's CECC regattas invite you to the following events:

Information on other recent events can be found on the Events page.