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Martin Coles CBE to step down as CEO of MSSC

Martin Coles CBE to step down as CEO of MSSC

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.

National Sailing Regatta 2024

National Sailing Regatta 2024

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

Sea Cadets Eco-Challenge

Sea Cadets Eco-Challenge

Cadets! Join our Sea Cadets Eco-Challenge and show us how you can help reduce carbon emissions!

What’s the Challenge?

  1. Calculate Your Carbon Footprint: Calculate your personal carbon footprint here and encourage your Unit Management Team to use this calculator designed for Sea Cadets units.
  2. Share Your Actions: Film a video on StoryTagger sharing your everyday actions that lower carbon emissions. Our platform will guide you with prompts and inspiration.

How to Enter:

  • Submit your results and insights to environmentalaction@ms-sc.org.
  • Take a screenshot of the end-screen from the calculator to confirm completion.
  • Upload your video by 30 September. Click here to view our competition poster and read the full competition guide here.

Judging & Prize:

  • We’ll select our top three favourite entries.
  • Winners will receive an exclusive Sea Cadets Environmental Champion t-shirt and could be featured in our SWAY Newsletter!

Don’t miss your chance to make an impact!

National Band Competition

National Band Competition

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:

Best Solo Bugler - The Silver Bugle Trophy - AC G Barnes-Collier - South West Area
Best Solo Drummer - The Ali-Bowen-Davies Drum - AC S Irvine - North West Area
Best All Round Musician - The ABRSM Cup - POC W Wooller - South West Area
Best Dressed Band - The City of Plymouth Cup - Bridgewater Unit - South West Area
Best Original Composition - The Seamans Cutter Cup - POC W Wooller - Torpoint Unit - South West Area
Best Drum Major - Admiral Sir James Eberle Cup - LC C Wooller - South West Area
Best Corps of Drums - The Haynes Shield - South West Area Massed Band
Best Musical Display - The Sumner Shield - South West Area Massed Band
Best Bugle Section - The Bugle Section Trophy - Ellesmere Port - North West Area
Runner Up to the Best All Round Band - The Runner Up Cup - Ellesmere Port - North West Area
Best All Round Bound - The Eason-Bassett Goblet - South West Area Massed Bands

The King's Birthday Honours List

18 July 2024

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.


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).

WO2 (SCC) Ben Mearing Bsc (Hons) RNR, has been a volunteer since 1997.

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