summer 2021
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Grand opening
Port Edgar Boat Station has been officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal, ready to offer life changing adventures to young people
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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
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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
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Volunteer spotlight: offshore diary
Mike Langford, Chair of Eastern Area and a unit management team member, describes an offshore voyage with Harrogate Sea Cadets
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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?
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Captain’s BZ: summer 2022
Captain Sea Cadets celebrates some of the achievements of cadets and units around the UK
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Inspiring tomorrow’s engineers
Our popular marine engineering workshops are giving young people hands-on experience and inspiration for their future careers
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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
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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