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Trafalgar Day illustration showing two cadets, Nelson's column, a Sea Cadets flag, a bugle and a drum

The Sea Cadets guide to Trafalgar Day

From what you need to do before you go, to what to take with you, use these top tips to make the most of this exciting event

TS John Jerwood in the harbour

Volunteer spotlight: offshore diary

Mike Langford, Chair of Eastern Area and a unit management team member, describes an offshore voyage with Harrogate Sea Cadets

Daniel at work in the kitchen

Careers: how to become an on board cook

Ever wondered what it’s like to be the cook on board TS Royalist, serving up three meals a day at sea?

First Lieutenant Kevin Barriteau-Haynes and Probationary Petty Officer Lydia Barriteau-Haynes

Volunteer spotlight: parents who volunteer

Many volunteers have children who attend Sea Cadets, which can be a positive experience for everyone. They share their stories

Anya on board

Careers: how to become a deck officer

A deck officer in the merchant navy tells us how she got there and why Sea Cadets played such an important part

Colourful illustration showing different foods around a river with a small boat sailing into the distance

How to eat a healthy diet

You need lots of energy to take part in Sea Cadets activities, so make sure you’re always ready with this advice from the NHS about eating healthy foods

An illustration showing a young person surrounded with threatening emojis and symbols

How to deal with cyberbullying

To mark Anti-Bullying Week, here’s the Sea Cadets guide to dealing with cyberbullying and where to get help and support

HM's Coastguard Kerry

Careers: how to become a lifesaver

If you want to a job helping people in life-threatening situations around our coastline, HM’s Coastguard could be for you

A volunteer helps a cadet with rope work

Volunteer spotlight: working with young people

A new training course will help our volunteers to pass on their knowledge and inspire cadets