Autumn 2023

Port Edgar Boat Station

Grand opening

Port Edgar Boat Station has been officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal, ready to offer life changing adventures to young people

Smiling cadet paddling a kayak

Course spotlight: Water Safety

At Sea Cadets we paddle, sail and row all year, so water safety is really important to us. Find out about the test that all cadets need to do to stay safe

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

Spinnaker sails

Quiz: True or false?

Test your nautical knowledge with this quick quiz…

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?

Ashford Sea Cadets’ band performing

Captain’s BZ: summer 2022

Captain Sea Cadets celebrates some of the achievements of cadets and units around the UK

School pupils carry out engineering experiments in a classroom

Inspiring tomorrow’s engineers

Our popular marine engineering workshops are giving young people hands-on experience and inspiration for their future careers

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

A cadet receives his wings

Captain’s BZ: spring 2022

Captain Sea Cadets celebrates some of the achievements of cadets and units around the UK