Sea Cadets

SEA CADETS WIN BEST DRESSED AT SAILING REGATTA

The winners of this year’s Sea Cadet Royalist Regatta was Fort Vale Engineering, closely followed by last year’s winners the Royal Navy and while Sea Cadets themselves didn’t place they did win best dressed crew!

The Sea Cadet Royalist Regatta, now in its 15th year, sailed off Portsmouth on 16 May to raise funds for the charity. Sea Cadets aged 17 from Edmonton unit are also taking part.

Racing in Beneteau Oceanis 37’ yachts supplied by Fairview Sailing 11 teams were competing for the Shipwrights’ Trophy.

Captain Sea Cadets, Captain Mark Windsor RN, says: “We had a fantastic day for sailing. With 11 yachts and 88 competitors taking part in up to six races in the Solent there was fierce but friendly competition our congratulations to Fort Vale, very well done!.”

The event starts with informal races in the Solent with the main race, organised by Royal Thames Yacht Club, taking place on 16 May.

Sea Cadets is one of the UK's largest maritime youth charities working with 14,000 cadets in 400 units across the country. Cadets learn vital life skills like leadership and team working via challenging nautical adventure activities, which can help boost confidence to give them a head start in life. Visit: www.sea-cadets.org

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Media Info: Nicola Russell, media team t: 020 7654 7065 / 07825 364852

Notes for editor: Practice races take place on Tuesday 15 May. Main racing takes place on Wednesday 16 May with boats leaving Gunwharf Quays from 8.30am and racing commencing at 10am.

Top cadets win tough trophy

This weekend (2 -4 March 2012) the Gibraltar Cup Competition took place at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone in Devon. Forty eight cadets from the top six Royal Marines Cadets Detachments in the Sea Cadets, gathered for the all weekend event to compete to be the best detachment in the UK.

Winners this year were Eastbourne, the second year running. And it was a close run between Bristol Adventurer and Bedford, who came 2nd and 3rd respectively.

The competition is a series of challenges and assessments that test the skill, knowledge and fitness of the teams. Only a fit, dedicated, well trained and cohesive detachment takes the trophy.

Assessed on leadership, teamwork/spirit, discipline, communication, interpersonal skills, initiative, resourcefulness, plus the Sea Cadet spirit and values, the cadets demonstrated these in bucket loads as they worked their way through a series of tasks and challenges including; casualty evacuation, practical leadership, map reading and navigation (day & night) personal camouflage skills, ambush drills, shooting  and assault course.

The achievement of all the detachments is a testament to the dedication and skill of the volunteers who train them.

Captain Mark Windsor RN, and Captain of the Sea Cadet Corp said; “I really enjoyed the Gibraltar Cup this year. What a privilege for the cadets, Walking in the footsteps of the Royal Marine Commando role models they did themselves, their volunteer staff, parents, individual detachments, units and the Royal Marines Cadets proud.

“Well done to all and particularly Eastbourne who won the overall competition and a big thank you to the volunteers and Royal Marines staff for making this happen so safely and successfully”.

The Sea Cadets is Britain’slargest maritime youth charity working across the country in 400 towns with 14000 cadets aged between 10 and 18. Across the UK 117 units also have Royal Marines Cadets detachments with cadets between 13 and 18. We believe that through fun and adventurous nautical activity we inspire confidence, helping young people to learn new skills that give them a head start in life. Visit: sea-cadets.org

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Media enquires: Samantha Shaw, Communications team t: 020 7654 7065/ 07825 364 852 sshaw@ms-sc.org

Sea Cadet Online Shop

In the latest of new developments for Sea Cadets, the online shop is now open for business.

Selling a number of new clothing items for Juniors, Sea Cadets and volunteers including the option to customise them with a unit crest or name.  Also available for purchase are existing items like badges, boat parts and other accessories.

This new service is provided by Sea Cadets Stores, who normally provide a mail order service but have decided to enter the world of ecommerce following a recent review of products and services offered.

As one happy customer posted on facebook: “Just wanted to let Sea Cadets know I'm very pleased with the service from your on-line shop. Ordered Wednesday evening, you posted it Thursday, I got it this afternoon. Gave it to my daughter when she got home from school. She's happy. Job done.”

The shop has been launched with a smaller range of items initially, but this will increase throughout the year with the introduction of Royal Marines Cadets branded items and further accessories.

It couldn’t be simpler to sign up, all you need is an email address to create an account, set up a password and you’re ready to shop.

Payment is easy too; we now accept PayPal, credit/debit cards, cheques made payable to Marine Society and Sea Cadets or on collection from stores.

To visit the shop go to: www.seacadetshop.org
Or you can contact Stores on SccStores@ms-sc.org

Sea Cadets carry Commonwealth nation's flags ahead of Gloriana

London mayor unveils £1.3million commitment to help young Londoners at Sea Cadet unit

Sea Cadets in Merton got a special visit from Boris Johnson, London Mayor today when he made a flying visit to the unit to meet 100 young people and volunteers from eight Youth Uniform organisations that make the YOU Matter Program. He was launching

In plans outlined by the Mayor today, thousands of youngsters will have the opportunity to join uniformed groups like the Guides, Scouts and Cadets. The £1.3 million programme, being run by the Safer London Foundation, will help young people to  develop vital skills, helping them to get a head start in life.

Thirty-eight new uniformed groups will be opened over three years, two-thirds of which will be in boroughs with areas of high deprivation. Already 100 new adult volunteers and 1,000 youngsters have been recruited. By the end of 2014 this will increase to 1,000 volunteers, which will enable 8,000 young people currently on the waiting lists across the capital to join uniformed groups.

The initiative is part of Team London, the Mayor’s strategy to harness volunteers to deliver key projects to improve the quality of life and opportunities of Londoners

The Mayor got stuck in and tried his hand at  drill commands, carried out an  inspection where he took time to talk to all of the young people involved.

“Uniformed groups are a fantastic way for youngsters to get involved in a myriad of activities, which will help equip them with the skills they need to succeed in life," Boris Johnson said.

"It’s a modern tragedy that so many of our young people are struggling to get a foothold in the jobs market and are drifting into crime. By instilling self reliance, discipline and a sense of competition, young people can aspire to a better future."

This was a great opportunity for the Sea Cadets to highlight their commitment to the YOU Matter program and to show of a superb Sea Cadet unit and what we do.