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BZ! All cadets from Plymouth (Drake) cadet that attended as well as, our staff that attended to support as instructional staff and admin staff. 

Today as an organisation we recognise all the women that are members of the Sea Cadet Corps (Sea Cadets UK).  From all, our Cadet Force Adult Volunteers be it Instructors, Unit Assistants (UAs) Unit Management Team Committee members  (UMT) or our occasional helpers. As well as, our cadets who continue to push to achieve new goals and experiences along the way.  

This evening as part of our Monthly unit divisions saw three of our New Entry Cadets (NECs) advanced to Cadet (CDT) rate, upon completion of their cadet training program (CTP). 

BZ! Well done to all of you. 

**SUPERSESSION OF UNIT EXECUTIVE OFFICER** 

This evening Sergeant (SCC) Sowter formally handed over his duties as the units Executive Officer (XO) to Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Adamson RNR. 

Sgt Sowter has been in post since April 21 and has been an asset to the unit. He will remain within the unit with a new focus on our Royal Marines Cadet detachment to be a senior leader within that team.

The entire unit thanks Sgt Sowter for his incredible effort and commitment as XO during his time in post. 

SLt Adamson who is stepping into the role has a wealth of experience both in-unit and the wider Corps and will be an asset going forward. 

We wish both all the best in these new roles.

For Armed Forces Day 2022 we are in the Navy village. Come visit us! 

We are currently looking for new adult volunteers (CFAVs) that are keen and enthusiastic to develop young people using the ethos and traditions of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines.

At Plymouth (Drake) Sea and Royal Marine Cadets, we have three sections to our unit being; Junior Sea Cadets (10-12 year olds), Sea Cadets (12-18) as well as, a Royal Marines Cadet detachment (13-18).

We other opportunities to gain qualifications from recognised awarding bodies, such as; the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), British Rowing, British Canoeing, St Johns Ambulance and BTECs in addition to all our own proficiencies and specialisations all up to instructor levels.

We cover subjects from:

• First Aid
• Marine engineering
• Navigation
• Catering
• Diving
• Adventure training
• Meteorology
• Shooting
• Aviation
• Seamanship
• Drill & Turnout
• Fieldcraft (& Tactics)
• Duke of Edinburgh's award

As well as inshore/Offshore boating which includes:

• Rowing
• Paddlesports
• Dinghy sailing
• Windsurfing
• Powerboating
• Opportunities to experience life at sea on one of the vessels that make up our Offshore fleet.

Commitment can be flexible depending on your circumstances. There is no requirement to become a uniformed volunteer (However, we encourage it!)