Spring 2024
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Know your knots: the Ashley Stopper
The Ashley Stopper knot – find out how to tie it and what to use it for.
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Area News Autumn 2020
See what’s been happening across the UK.
Share your news by emailing SCmag@ms-sc.org
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Virtual volunteer heroes
We asked you to nominate the volunteer heroes who have helped you this year – here are some of the messages of thanks you sent in
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Tackle Everest like a true RMC
While you may not be jetting off to tackle the world’s tallest mountain for real, WO2 Paul (Gilly) Gillespie-Antal RM explains why this virtual climb can help cadets develop fitness, endurance and that all-important commando mindset
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A different Trafalgar Day
The Trafalgar Day parade – one of Sea Cadets’ biggest annual events – looked a little different this year. Instead of 400 young people, just three cadets gathered on Trafalgar Square for a socially distanced commemoration, while other cadets took part virtually.
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How to read a nautical navigation chart
Andy Phenna, Head of Offshore Training, shares his top tips on how to use nautical charts
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Careers: how to become a deck officer
Does working on board a ship and seeing the world sound appealing? Find out from a Deck Officer what it’s like and see how Sea Cadets can help