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Joining Portrush Sea Cadets - (we call the Unit a Training Ship) T.S. DUKE OF YORK, will test your talents and stamina and develop new skills to give you a head start in life. You will also get the chance to make new friends and have fun.

The Unit fosters teamwork, nurtures talent, enhancing leadership capability and acting with pace, pride and passion YOU will become a teamperson, wishing and wanting to achieve more.

If you are between the age 12 to18, you can join us as a cadet . 'Travel' through this web site to see a full range of what is on offer at Portrush Sea Cadets.

The training programme cadets undertake, whilst underpinned by seamanship and nautical skills, also offers recognised qualifications in subjects such as electrical and mechanical engineering, computers, communications and catering which will stand in good stead whatever career you pursue.

DO COME AND JOIN US:

SEA CADETS (12 to 18 years)

The Detachment meets every

MONDAY and THURSDAY

Commencing: 1900 Finishing: 2130

The Unit building is situated between Portrush Medical Centre & The Royal British Legion - Portrush Branch

16 DUNLUCE AVENUE

PORTRUSH

COUNTY ANTRIM

NORTHERN IRELAND

BT56 8DW

Should you wish more information before coming along

TELEPHONE:

028 708 25 999

If there is no one in attendance when you call, there is an automatic answering facility, leave a clear message - with your name, age and return telephone number - please speak clearly and slowly, someone will return your call as soon as possible.

E-MAIL:

Forward your details by e-mail, to:

portrushseacadets@btconnect.com

Sea Cadets UK

SEA CADETS 12 - 18

Portrush Sea Cadets - training offers many activities which young people can become involved in, these fall into three categories:

Firstly; a cadet can specialise in any number of nine specialisations; seamanship, communications, mechanical and electrical engineering, cooks and stewards, writers and stores, physical training and first-aid. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is actively encouraged in the Unit.

Secondly; cadets can become proficient in meteorology, expedition training, target shooting, sub-aqua diving and music as a drummer, bugler or instrumentalist.

Thirdly; probably the most popular is canoeing and boat-work, both in-shore and off-shore power and sail. The Corps follows the British Canoe Unit (BCU) and Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training schemes. Waterborne activity is conducted on rivers (River Bann, Coleraine), lakes (Lough Neagh, Antrim), Portrush Harbour and reservoirs, also - around the coastline of the United Kingdom.

Portrush Sea Cadets regularly take part in not only inter Unit / District / Area Competitions also - National Competitions as well as Inter-Cadet Competitions. The training can give you a head start in life and boost your confidence, plus - its good fun.