Autumn 2023

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

HRH The Princess Royal inspects cadets at Midlands Boat Station

Ready, set… boat!

Our new Midlands Boat Station has officially been opened by HRH The Princess Royal, and is ready to provide more unforgettable experiences on the water

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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

Climbing the rigging

Help us complete the Royalist refit!

We’ve raised more than £700,000 to keep our tall ship in service for young people, but we still need your help to get the job done

Martin Coles at the Sea Cadets National Regatta in 2023

Passing the helm

A fond farewell to Martin Coles CBE – and a warm welcome to our new CEO

From left: Saul, Katie, Mia, Aleena. From right: Henery (far right) and Joshua (third from right), with First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC (centre)

Meet our First Sea Lord’s Cadets for 2025

Learn about the skills of our new First Sea Lord’s Cadets, and the achievements that saw them selected for one of the most prestigious roles at Sea Cadets

Sharlize leading a water quality workshop with cadets at Cadet Conference 2024

Corps showcase: Speaking up

We are always looking for new ways to give young people a voice. Meet Sharlize and Dianne, our first Cadet Trustees to join the national charity’s policy committee

South West Area Swindon CGI

Area news: Spring 2025

Read about the achievements of cadets across the country, from drill winners and digital grants to British Empire Medals for volunteers.
Share news from your area by emailing SCmag@ms-sc.org

Field of Remembrance ceremony Northampton Unit

Honouring our fallen heroes

Cadets attended several high-profile Remembrance events in London last November and, for the first time, displayed crosses of remembrance for former cadets and volunteers who died in service

Bournemouth juniors

A Sea Cadets success story

The Growth Challenge has been an opportunity for units across the country to come together, grow and secure a brighter future for Sea Cadets and young people