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16/09/2014

Sea Cadet volunteer, Samantha Town from Greenwich, took part in the Tall Ships Regatta thanks to a bursary from Seafarers UK.

Samantha joined the trainee crew to compete in this year’s Tall Ships Regatta on board Dar Mlodziezy that started in Falmouth on Saturday 31 August, with five other young people that were supported with a bursary from Seafarers UK.  She thoroughly enjoyed being part of the crew, “I am really hoping that this trip will give me the self-confidence needed to make friends if I get to university, or else to pursue a career in the maritime sector.”

Sea Cadets and Seafarers UK were joint charity partners for the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival. Councillor Denise Hyland, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich said: “Their support has been crucial in helping to promote the Royal Borough and its historic maritime landmarks while also providing once in a lifetime opportunities for local young people to gain new skills as they experienced life sailing on the high seas.”

11/09/14

On Monday 8 September, Sea Cadets from Kingston and Southwark helped to celebrate the country's most iconic river, by taking part in the Source to Sea River Relay.

Cadets had the honour of marching the bottle through the Houses of Parliament, where Petty Officer Cadet Wood handed the bottle over to Mr Speaker. Mr Speaker was delighted to accept the bottle into the Houses of Parliament and congratulated the cadets for their efforts.

The Source to Sea River Relay is part of the Totally Thames celebration of London's iconic river. Journeying over 200 miles in 45 days, the bottle will pass through communities of walkers, swimmers, rowers, sailors, boat owners and many more individuals passionate about the river.

For more information on Totally Thames events and festivals, visit their website.

09/09/2014

36 Sea Cadets from across the country with Air Cadets, Army Cadet Force and Combined Cadet Force will carry 13 flags representing the countries that are taking part in the Invictus Games, at tonight’s opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium, London.

Over 400 competitors from 13 nations will take part in the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women. Teams will come from the armed forces of nations that have served alongside each other. The games will use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve their country.

09/09/2014

500 Sea Cadets from across the UK competed to be named champions of the National Combined Regatta on Saturday 6 September at Royal Victoria Docks, London. Hundreds of cadets were taking part from 12 – 18 years old having competed throughout the year at local level in 400 towns across the UK to make it to Royal Victoria Docks for the nationals.

Congratulations to all the teams that took part, the winners are:

Overall Regatta Winner (The Navy League Cup)
Southern Area

Overall Paddlesports Winner (The Antrim & Down Cup)
Southern Area

Boat Handling
Rowing Boat Handling (The Mitchell Trophy)
Salisbury - Southern Area

Sailing Boat Handling (The P&O Trophy)
Carlisle – North West Area

Power Boat Handling (Stirling Wheel)
Nottingham – Eastern Area

Overall Boat Handling (Stena Sealink Trophy)
Joint winners: Southern and Eastern Areas

Rowing Regatta
Boys Junior (The Ridgewell Cup)
Salisbury - Southern Area

Girls Junior (The Wain 1999 Cup)
Henley - Southern Area

Boys Open (The Hornblower Cup)
Salisbury – Southern Area

Girls Open (The Burton Cup)
Henley – Southern Area

Overall Trinity Class Trophy (The Dawson Trophy)
Southern Area

Yole Junior (Junior Mixed Cup)
S’haven and P’head – Northern Area

Yole Open (Open Mixed Cup)
Salisbury - Southern Area

Yole Open Single Boys
Wakefield - Eastern Area

Yole Open Single Girls
Edinburgh - Northern Area

Overall Yole Class Rowing Trophy (The Badger Cup)
Northern Area

Paddlesport
Paddlesport Cross Stream (The Admiral Bell Davies Cup)
Southern Area

Paddlesport Flat Water - Open Girls (The Ulster Cup)
Southern Area

Paddlesport Flat Water - Open Boys (The Mike Pool / Bosum Trophy)
Joint winners: Northern Ireland and South West Area

Paddlesport Flat Water - Junior Girls (The Barbara Simpson Cup)   
Southern Area

Paddlesport Flat Water - Junior Boys (The Nottingham Cup)
Eastern Area

Sea Cadets from Southampton unit will be joining in the festivities at the annual PSP Southampton Boat Show this weekend. 

The sailing festival boasts over 500 exhibitors and thousands of boats on display, with brand new attractions and activities for everyone. The festival celebrates the various ways you can get out onto the water, whether you are new to boating or an experienced sailor. 

PSP Southampton Boat Show will be running from Friday 12 - Sunday 21 September 2014. For more information, visit their website.