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Sea Cadets Wells-next-the-Sea are exploring the opportuinity of opening up a Royal Marines Cadet Detachment.
To do this we need suitable adult volunteers - previous military service may be an advantage but is not essential as relevant training is offered.

We would also like to hear from young people aged 13 yrs and above who may be interested in being a part of this exciting journey.

Please get in touch https://www.sea-cadets.org/wells/get-in-touch

The school Summer holidays was a busy time for Wells Sea Cadets. Cadets spent time at the Sea Cadet Boat Station at Thrapston gaining RYA qualifications in powerboating, sailing and windsurfing. Closer to home we increased our boating activities in The Harbour using our powerboats and Trinity 500 rowing boats – a great physical activity that helps build team work and leadership skills. A group of cadets and adult volunteers were also lucky enough to visit the Antarctic research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough whilst she was alongside in her home port of Harwich. We also held our annual street collection alongside a tombola and managed to raise over £700 towards Unit funds thanks to the generosity of locals and visitors. Once again we were proud to provide the escort for this year’s Wells Carnival Royalty.

We also hosted a visit by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, as part of her nationwide tour promoting her Big Future survey. Dame Rachel joined our cadets on the water and for a chippy lunch chatting to them about what they love about their community, what they’d like to improve and what their message is for the new government.

During the bank holiday weekend Wells Sea Cadets hosted a weekend for Junior Sea Cadets from other Units in the SCC East District. The weekend included visits to RNLI Wells and the Maritime Heritage Centre in Stiffkey.

Last but not least we placed an order for a new XS570 Rigid Inflatable Boat which is being made to order and will greatly enhance our powerboat offering in the harbour and is another step towards becoming a RYA powerboat training centre. The purchase was made possible by much appreciated grants and donations from The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund, The Gosling Foundation, Holkham Charitable Foundation, The Ganges Association, The Wells & District Inshore Fishing Association and the Wells Memorial Institute.

If any young person is interested in joining Wells Sea Cadets and want to know more please feel free to contact us via email Info@seacadetswells.onmicrosoft.com or get in touch online at https://www.sea-cadets.org/wells/get-in-touch

2026 - a new year and a new adventure.

We are open for young people aged 10yrs - 18yrs 

Get in touch for a chat and to find out more about what we offer.

Boys and Girls aged 10 to 12 years of age are welcome to join our Junior Sea Cadet Section

Contact us to find out more information 

Email:- Info@seacadetswells.onmicrosoft.com or give us a call on 07858440182