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illustration collage showing cadets taking part in the different competitions

The Sea Cadets guide to competitions

Use these top tips to help you be the best that you can be when taking part in a Sea Cadets competition

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Careers: How to become a cruise ship captain

From passing iconic landmarks to challenging manoeuvres, former sea cadet Captain Steve Holland shares his experience of working at sea

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Volunteer spotlight: Where to find support

In the next of our series for volunteers, the Growth and Development team explains what help they can provide for units, districts and areas

An RAF plane takes off

Careers: how to become an aircraft engineer

Former Fleet Air Arm engineer Laura O’Neill tells us about the ups and downs of working on an aircraft carrier and the skills you need to do it

a cadet mid-air as she jumps into the sea from the dock

The Sea Cadets guide to photography

From finding your focus to planning ahead, improve your photos with these simple tips from Sea Cadets photographer Nathaniel Rosa

Young cadets pull a boat up to the beach

Volunteer spotlight: tips on fundraising

We’re kicking off a new series of articles to empower volunteers to give young people the best possible Sea Cadets Experience. First up: how to raise more money

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?

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