Rachael Stiles

Birmingham Vernon cadets on their walk

Area news: Spring 2026

Find out what cadets have been doing across the country, including two New Year Honours for volunteers and a unit’s fundraising success for new equipment.
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Marching past the Lady Mayor of London

Hitting the right notes

The new Lady Mayor of London was welcomed with a terrific performance from the Sea Cadet Corps

The First Sea Lord with his 2026 cadets onboard HMS Victory

Introducing the First Sea Lord’s Cadets for 2026

Every year a cadet from each area is selected as a First Sea Lord’s Cadet. Their role includes representing Sea Cadets and having a chance to see the work of senior Royal Navy officers.

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A Trafalgar Day to remember!

Early starts, epic teamwork and a historic stage – discover how determination turned a national parade into an unforgettable memory for a few well-travelled cadets

Rickmansworth Unit being presented with their Elworthy Trophy medals

Captain’s BZ: Spring 2026

As Captain Sea Cadets, I’ll be celebrating the impact of cadets and volunteers around the UK. For my first column, I’m highlighting three units local to me in North London!

Captain Hannah wants more young people to benefit from joining Sea Cadets

Meet the Captain

We asked cadets for their most important questions for our new Captain Sea Cadets, Captain Hannah MacKenzie VR RN. Here are her responses!

Shaun sees his role as an opportunity to see the world while serving his country

Careers: How to become a Royal Navy Logistics Officer

Lt Shaun Omoregbee RN, 21, is a former First Sea Lord’s Cadet and now volunteers with Greenwich Unit in addition to his exciting Navy career

Cadets learnt about Dunkirk and how it continues to hold a special place in our history

A voyage of reflection

Sea cadets played important roles in poignant commemorations of the 85th anniversary of the miraculous rescue mission

A golden group of winners of the top award

Going for gold

Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award recipients were celebrated at a prestigious Buckingham Palace event

Learning new skills with SeaVenturers

News round-up: Autumn 2025

A collection of news stories from around the Corps, from Tall Ships to hot shots