After nearly 15 years of dedicated service as Chief Executive, Martin Coles CBE has announced his decision to step down in late spring 2025. Under Martin's leadership, Marine Society and Sea Cadets has undergone significant transformation, enhancing the Sea Cadets experience and modernising support for seafarers.
To read the full statement on Martin's retirement and his contributions to the organisation, please click here.
The National Sailing Regatta 2024 took place last weekend in Southport, where cadets from across the UK showcased their sailing skills in a competition marked by high winds and even higher spirits. Despite the challenging conditions, camaraderie and sportsmanship prevailed as cadets supported one another and competed with pride, representing their units from all corners of the country. Read the full results below:
Open RS Quest - Overall Winning Area - The RS Quest Trophy - Joint / Eastern and Southern Areas
Junior RS Quest - Overall Winning Area - The Sail Association Cup - Eastern Area
Open Pico - Overall Winning Area - The Sporting Record Cup - Eastern Area
Open Zest - Overall Winning Area - The TS Narvik Cup - Southern Area
Junior Topper - Overall Winning Area - The Dawson Cup - London Area
Overall Dinghy Trophy - Overall Winning Area - The Wilson and Kyle Cup - Southern Area
Open Windsurfing - Up to 4.8m Class - The Sail Association (Plymouth) Cup - Southern Area
Open Windsurfing - Up to 5.8m Class - The Aylesbury Cup - Eastern Area
Open Windsurfing - Up to 6.8m Class - The Wain Cup - Eastern Area
Overall Windsurfing Trophy - Overall Wining Area - The Dauntless Shield - Eastern Area
Regatta Overall Winning Area - The Navy League Cup - Southern Area
Cadets! Join our Sea Cadets Eco-Challenge and show us how you can help reduce carbon emissions!
What’s the Challenge?
How to Enter:
Judging & Prize:
Don’t miss your chance to make an impact!
This weekend we hosted the first National Band Competition since 2019 at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. The day began with stunning performances by our soloists, setting the tone for the excitement to come. In the afternoon, seven phenomenal bands from across the UK wowed judges with their passionate displays.
The event wrapped up with a prize-giving ceremony and a majestic march past, celebrating the outstanding talent and dedication of our cadets. BZ to all our 200 participants for their exceptional performances!
Find out the final results below:
We are excited to celebrate our exceptional volunteers who have received the British Empire Medal (BEM) as part of His Majesty The King's birthday honours, for their service to youth during their time with Sea Cadets.
CPO (SCC) Robert Pearce MSM, has volunteered for the last 29 years to the present day.
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Lt Ron Perchard RNR, has been a volunteer since 1967! 📸 (left) pictured alongside PO Victoria French, the first individual on the island of Jersey to receive the King's coronation medal (middle), Captain Sea Cadets (right).
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WO2 (SCC) Ben Mearing Bsc (Hons) RNR, has been a volunteer since 1997.
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