Autumn 2021

Torpoint Unit’s band caught up with Santa himself – and the Millbrook Town Crier – during their annual Christmas Carol Tour.

Your photos: Spring 2026

Each issue we share some of your photos to show what you’ve been doing. Check out how cadets have been enjoying keeping busy during the winter months

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Leave a lasting legacy

Change the lives of young people across the country, and support seafarers across the world, by leaving a gift in your Will

Orange triumphant at the Superhero Triathlon finish line

Corps showcase: The courage to challenge yourself

Each issue we’re bringing you a story from around the Corps that showcases the spirit of Sea Cadets. An inspirational volunteer with Irvine Sea Cadets, Petty Officer (SCC) Orange Diddams faced her biggest fear to raise funds for her unit. What made her want to give something back and how did she fare on her challenge?

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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

Captain Hannah meeting cadets in Lisburn

Historic handover in Northern Ireland

We meet Captain Hannah, who has recently taken the helm as the first female Captain Sea Cadets

WO1 Liam Hoddy RN with Newark Unit before rowing the Atlantic with HMS Oardacious – who finished an amazing seventh out of 43 vessels!

Newark Unit enjoys the benefits of growth

Cadets and volunteers celebrate a year of achievement by hosting a very special event with a Royal Navy hero

Richard Coles with Greenwich cadets

News round-up: Spring 2026

A collection of news stories from around the Corps, from receiving the King’s award to sea cadets on TV

First Sea Lord’s Cadet Henery and Commander (SCC) Ray Mitchell RNR

Remembering fallen heroes

How units across the country commemorated Remembrance Day, including a royal greeting for a First Sea Lord’s Cadet

Birmingham Vernon cadets on their walk

Area news: Spring 2026

Find out what cadets have been doing across the country, including two New Year Honours for volunteers and a unit’s fundraising success for new equipment.
Share news from your area by emailing SCmag@ms-sc.org

Marching past the Lady Mayor of London

Hitting the right notes

The new Lady Mayor of London was welcomed with a terrific performance from the Sea Cadet Corps