Spring 2026
Creating kinship
Guy Holloway, our new CEO, tells us about himself and how he hopes to guide Sea Cadets to an even better and brighter future
What makes a great volunteer?
Find out what inspires these awesome mentors to help others and why volunteering brings many rewards
Careers: How to become an Officer of the Watch
Third Officer Ella Gambell, 22, is a former cadet and now volunteers with Sheppey Unit. While at sea on her latest voyage she told us about her path to an exciting role with the Merchant Navy
Course spotlight: Cadet to volunteer
The Cadet to Volunteer (C2V) programme helps cadets become volunteers by building skills, providing experience and supporting
them with the application process
Captain’s BZ: Autumn 2025
Captain Sea Cadets celebrates some of the achievements of cadets and units around the UK – this issue, the spotlight is on Edgware & Mill Hill Unit
Your photos: Autumn 2025
Each issue we share some of your photos to show what you’ve been doing. Here’s a selection of events and activities cadets have been enjoying over the summer months
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
Polished performances
The National Drill & Piping Competition was a magnificent display of what months of teamwork can achieve
Corps showcase: Pipe dreams
Each issue we’re bringing you a story from around the Corps that showcases the spirit of Sea Cadets. Cadet Sergeant Rafael of Flitwick & Ampthill Unit has taken the title of National Individual piping champion for an unprecedented two years running. How did he get there and what will be his next high-profile performance?
Meet your Buddhist chaplain
Our newest chaplain is Matthew Percival/Geshe Tenzin. Here, he tells us all about the role and explains how he’s here to support people of all faiths or none
