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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

Freddie on board TS Royalist, where he was part of the crew as Bosun for four years

Careers: How to become an offshore sailor

Former cadet and Yachtmaster of the Year Freddie Jablonski tells us about working on superyachts and how a voyage on TS Royalist sparked his love of sailing

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Course spotlight: Physical Training

We bring you the run down on a new Physical Training syllabus for sea cadets that can be delivered at all units

Millie

The Sea Cadets guide to keeping fit

POC Millie, of Cheshunt Unit, is the first cadet appointed as a Corps PT Instructor in 10 years and wants to help you achieve a healthy mind and body. Use her tips to reach your fitness goals

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The Sea Cadets guide to managing anxiety

Sometimes it seems like there are a lot of things to worry about and anyone can experience anxiety. We asked our social media community for their best tips to reduce feeling anxious and how to deal with it