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District Seamanship Competition 2018

District Seamanship Competition 2018

Today, six of our cadets took park in a competition where they were tested on their seamanship knowledge, from basic knots to sail making!

Having trained hard on the run up to the competition, they performed better than any previous years by achieving in each section of the competition!

Taking home the bronze, they made Sutton Coldfield Sea Cadets proud!

BZ!

Area Swimming Competition 2018

Area Swimming Competition 2018

After our success' at District, four of our cadets advanced to the Area stage of the competition.

With little-to-no training, our cadets took part in the competition, racing as fast as they could.

Working with the rest of Warwickshire District, they brought back medals and lead the District to 1st place overall.

BZ!

District Trafalgar Parade 2018

District Trafalgar Parade 2018

Today our unit marched, with the rest of Warwickshire District , through Redditch to remember The Battle of Trafalagar.

A combined 9 units marched through Redditch Town Centre, with our cadets spread throughout the squad, guard and our staff taking part in marching the colour.

Our cadets, along with the District, showed the Redditch public the professionalism and discipline that the Sea Cadets have.

BZ

Royal Naval Parade 2018

Royal Naval Parade 2018

Today, our cadets paraded in front of the Area Officer in our biennial Royal Navy Parade (RNP).

They put on a guard, marched and then completed a series of evolutions, which played tribute to Sub Lt (SCC) Walsh RNR's first year in command.

Chief Petty Officer (SCC), was Petty Officer (SCC), Hudson was also advanced by the Area Officer, Cdr Morton RN.

The National Rowing Team passed their thank you and presented gifts to Sub Lt Rose RN and Petty Officer (SCC) Richards.

The unit said farwell to Mrs Edwards, who had spent 16 years in the clothing store! Mrs Vyse has now taken up the baton!

Our cadets paraded proudly and showed that Sutton Coldfield Sea Cadets is one of the best units in the Sea Cadet Corps!

Results from the RNP will follow shortly!

Pre-RNP 2018

Pre-RNP 2018

This evening, we have our Pre-RNP. This is when a member of the District team attends our parade night to see if we are prepared for our Royal Naval Parade, which is being held in October 2018.

Our cadets turned out in full, with six partaking in the guard and five partaking in the duty crew. Completing the ceremonial section, they were praised for their self-discipline, as well as their smart and seamanlike appearence. Following this, the cadets began piecing their evolutions together to create the event for the evening. 

Our cadets paraded proudly and showed the District that T.S. Sutton Coldfield are gaining headway as we head towards our Royal Naval Parade.

BZ

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