Features

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

Everyone faced up to multiple challenges

Strength of character

Hot spring weather provided a testing environment for cadets at May’s Gibraltar Cup competition at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines in Lympstone, Devon

Advice

Cadet volunteers in Woking

Course spotlight: Cadet to volunteer

The Cadet to Volunteer (C2V) programme helps cadets become volunteers by building skills, providing experience and supporting
them with the application process

Ella at sea

Careers: How to become an Officer of the Watch

Third Officer Ella Gambell, 22, is a former cadet and now volunteers with Sheppey Unit. While at sea on her latest voyage she told us about her path to an exciting role with the Merchant Navy


The Learning Development Team, from left to right: Kirsty Leeder, Sam Dobson, Rebecca Price, Natasha Sloan

Volunteer spotlight: Learning Development Team

Anyone who has attended a session at their unit will have been taught from a plan created by the Learning Development Team. This team works across Sea Cadets and beyond to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date resources for learning

News & Events

A golden group of winners of the top award

Going for gold

Learning new skills with SeaVenturers

News round-up: Autumn 2025

Cadets from Eastern Area Sheffield Unit chat with the Lord Mayor, Cllr Safiya Saeed, and Deputy Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Lt Col Robert McPherson MBE

Area news: Autumn 2025

Guy Holloway, our new Chief Executive Officer

Creating kinship

Fun

Northampton Unit’s Silver DofE cadets testing their routes and navigation skills on a July practice expedition.

Your photos: Autumn 2025

Each issue we share some of your photos to show what you’ve been doing. Here’s a selection of events and activities cadets have been enjoying over the summer months