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Only one month to go for Clipper volunteers

Only one month to go for Clipper volunteers

04/02/2014

Twelve Sea Cadet volunteers are embarking on an adventure of a life time on Clipper Round the World Yacht Race sailing across the mighty Pacific Ocean for 33 days in March 2014. With only one month to go, James Kenyon speaks about his excitement of this challenge of a lifetime. “I’m nervous about the Clipper challenge but I know that it’ll be an experience I’ll never forget! “The training has been tough but very rewarding. However it’s equipping me with skills and knowledge that I need to learn to manage a yacht that size. It’s massive, but on the Pacific Ocean it will look very small.”

With eight legs in total, leg six across the mighty Pacific Ocean is the most challenging of them all. The crew face strong currents, snow and very cold, damp conditions. For 33 days they will have to keep a competitive focus, preserve their kit and keep the morale high until they reach the Californian coast. Keep up to date with the race here!

Sea Cadet is a finalist for Young Hero of the...

Sea Cadet is a finalist for Young Hero of the...

03/02/2014

Sea Cadet James from Devon District is a finalist for the St. John Ambulance Everyday Heros in association with the Mail on Sunday Guy Evans Young Hero of the Year award! The award celebrates inspiring first-aid achievements by ordinary individuals.

James saved the life of his 14 year-old sister when she collapsed with an epileptic fit on her way to school last September. He tells the Daily Mail that he was walking to school with his sister when suddenly she started shaking and shuddering. He didn’t know she was epileptic at that point, but the first aid training he'd done with Sea Cadets gave him the confidence and stopped him panicking. He pulled the hair she had swallowed, and checked to see if she was breathing. He then put her in the recovery position, blocked off the road with their school bags and ran to the nearest house to phone an ambulance. She made a full recovery! 

The awards ceremony is hosted by St. John Ambulance presented by BBC presenter Tess Daly, which James will attend in London. Well done James!! 

Picture by: SWNS - Masons - Hemedia

Get your snaps ready for the Peregrine Trophy!

Get your snaps ready for the Peregrine Trophy!

22/01/2014

Are you a budding photographer? Do you enjoy taking photos of your Sea Cadet activities? Enter the prestigious Royal Navy Peregrine Trophy photography competition. There is a special category for Sea Cadets! Show your skill and creativity as you compete for the chance to show your winning image with some of the Navy's most amazing photography.

Your photos have to be taken when you're taking part at a Sea Cadet or Royal Marines Cadet activity from March 2013 to April 2014, for example a photo of TS Royalist, competing to win the Gib Cup, kayaking at one of our regattas! The list is endless. You also have to be a serving Sea Cadet or RMC, aged 13 - 18.

For more information, email marketingsupport@ms-sc.org

Pictured is last year’s winning photo by Tamsin, Cumbria district.

Sea Cadets national trophies and awards are now...

Sea Cadets national trophies and awards are now...

10/01/2013

Congratulations to all cadets and volunteers! Below is just a few of the award winners, check out all the award and trophy winners here.

Canada Trophy: Huyton with Roby (North West)
Thomas Gray Memorial Trophy: Greenock (North)
Captain’s Cup: Lincoln (East)

Well done!!

Sea Cadet is sailing with the Merchant Navy

Sea Cadet is sailing with the Merchant Navy

10/01/2014

Petty Officer Cadet Henry from Wales North District is taking to the high seas after landing his dream job! 16-year-old Harry is following in his parents’ footsteps working on some of the biggest ships in the world following his acceptance to the Merchant Navy. He says “I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to be joining the Merchant Navy as an officer. It’s all I’ve ever dreamed of doing. This is a fantastic career path and I hope to progress through the ranks to captain and work on a cruise ship.” He joined Sea Cadets at the age of twelve, gaining numerous qualifications and recently passing his Petty Officer Cadet with credit! Barry Personage, Commanding Officer, says “This is fantastic news, we wish him every success for his future.”

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