Latest News

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.”

03/01/2014

Congratulations to CPO (SCC) Paul Webster from Bromley Unit on being awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal) for services to Health and Safety and Youth. Nominated through his employer (HSE).

Congratulations also to FOSNNI (Flag Officer Scotland, Northern and Northern Ireland) Rear Admiral Christopher John Hockley on being awarded a CBE.

3/01/2014

12 Sea Cadets are making an appearance at the London Boat Show on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January alongside the Royal Navy to thousands of visitors at the exhibition at ExCel London. Sea Cadets from Haringey Unit will be on hand all day to talk to visitors about the exciting adventures and challenges Sea Cadets offer.

More information about the London Boat Show here

19/12/2013

Christmas has come early for over 1,000 Sea Cadets from local units in Gloucester, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Bristol. They have received a brand new minibus, thanks to a generous donation from the WPA Benevolent Foundation. The unveiling of the new minibus took place at noon on Wednesday 18 December at Sea Cadets South West Area headquarters in Bristol.

Sea Cadets were present to welcome and thank their supporters from the WPA Benevolent Foundation; Chairman, Mr Julian Stainton and Director of Good Causes, Charlie MacEwan.  The Foundation is already supporting the Sea Cadets in Cornwall and earlier this year helped to deliver a new boat training centre for cadets at St Stithians Lake in Cornwall.

For more information read our press release

16/12/2013

16 year old Sea Cadet, Clementine, has been named Yacht & Yachting's young sailor of the month.  Showing a commitment for sailing from a young age, Clem has made it into the RYA's National Youth Squad, amongst other achievements in 2013 including finishing first British U17 girl and the sixth European U17 girl at the Laser Radial European Youth Championship in Croatia.