Elaine Knight-Roberts, Author at Sea Cadet

A volunteer with some paperwork, a computer and semaphore flags

Virtual volunteer heroes

By Elaine Knight-Roberts

We asked you to nominate the volunteer heroes who have helped you this year – here are some of the messages of thanks you sent in

An image of a lake or canal and also of a coast to show both types of waterway

Tackle Everest like a true RMC

By Elaine Knight-Roberts

While you may not be jetting off to tackle the world’s tallest mountain for real, WO2 Paul (Gilly) Gillespie-Antal RM explains why this virtual climb can help cadets develop fitness, endurance and that all-important commando mindset

How to read a nautical navigation chart

By Elaine Knight-Roberts

Andy Phenna, Head of Offshore Training, shares his top tips on how to use nautical charts

A Puffin stands on a cliff edge over a nature reserve

Wildlife and Waterways

By Elaine Knight-Roberts

Boat Station Chief Instructor Freddie Lovejoy shares some tips on what wildlife you might see as a cadet, and how to leave the natural world as beautiful as you find it