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Our Royal Marines Cadets attended the annual CATSEA assessment at Crowborough Camp last weekend. They were tested on everything they have learned; the senior cadets ability to lead, their teamwork, fieldcraft, seamanship and first aid.

 Despite the rain, they achieved a good score, a testament to the hard work put in by the cadets and staff. BZ!

Competitions off to a good start this year, we entered a senior and junior boys team at this years Central District 5 a side Football, held at HMS Sultan.

Senior Boys came a very close second, with Junior Boys  placed 3rd, despite being a man down on the competition.

MC Rowenn was awarded the Sportsmanship Award.

BZ all involved!

Ryde Unit were recently allocated three brand new RS Quest Dinghies. These will provide a modern, stable learning platform for those new to sailing, as well as enabling advanced sailors to continue to progress with spinnakers, or sails further afar.

Here you see three cadets setting up for the first time. There were a lot of small, fiddly screws, but they managed without loosing too many bits...

We look forward to next years sailing season, and getting these out on the water for the first time!

We held an awards evening with an enrolement ceremony Thursday 16th at the Scout Hall.

We welcome newly enrolled Cadets Brianna and William. Welcome aboard!

Last years Annual Efficiency Pennant was presented to Lt Reid, during whos tenure as CO the award was earned. Every cadet Unit has an annual assessment, covering everything from the cadet expirience, staff training, and health and safety. The top 25% of Units gain a burgee, the middle 50% a pennant, and the lower 25% no award.

Juniors were presented with module badges. Red for Unit activities, Blue for on the the water, Yellow for communitiy activities, and Green for outdoor. 

Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets were presented with well-earned proficiency badges, for their various qualifications gained over the summer season, varying from rowing, climbing, first aid and sailing. 

There was an opportunity for parents to talk to staff, with an offshore presentation from PO Wallace and a fundraising talk from Mrs Elcome.

Over the weekend, cadets from Ryde took part in a variety of parades and events. Saturday saw  the town fall silent at 11am, with staff and cadets attending a short service in Ryde, followed by a couple of hours poppy selling in Sandown. Thank you to Terri's Cakes and Gift Shop for allowing our cadets to help out, and keeping us supplied with tea and cake! 

Sunday had us parading in Sandown, with staff in Ryde and AC Ethan as the Lord Lt Cadet in Newport, and in the afternoon we also attended the short memorial service at Ashey cemetery. 

Thank you you to all the cadets, staff and parents for this weekend,!