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The Sea Cadets guide to drill

Good drill is at the heart of Sea Cadets’ community presence and is crucial for developing self-discipline, confidence and morale. As we approach the peak of drill competition season, we take tips and advice from two of 2025’s national champions: Petty Officer Cadet Charlie of Poole Unit (Best Squad Commander and Unarmed Squad) and Able Cadet Charlie of Warsash Unit (Commander of the winning Continuity Team).

Charting a course

Course spotlight: Navigation

This nautical discipline is a vital skill for all our cadets to understand to ensure their safety on the water

Delivering boating training at Weymouth National Boat Centre

Volunteer spotlight: Training Delivery Team

The delivery of the beyond-unit Sea Cadets Experience relies on thousands of amazing volunteers – and our Training Delivery Team is proud to support their work

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

Millie

The Sea Cadets guide to public speaking

Being a good public speaker can bring many benefits and opportunities. And within Sea Cadets, getting your message across can help with promotions, teaching and leadership. We asked five accomplished cadet speakers for tips to transform your delivery and overall confidence

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

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

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

Volunteer support team

Volunteer spotlight: Volunteer Support Team

From onboarding new volunteers to improving the volunteering experience, this team keeps things running smoothly, so you can get on with what matters