Summer 2026

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Liverpool West Derby Unit members relax after a boating session in beautiful surroundings.

Your photos: Summer 2026

There’s nothing like getting back on the water for the start of boating season – and here are the pick of your photos capturing that feeling of excitement throughout spring!

The Communications Team, from left to right: Jason Hill, Oliver Hilliam, Denisa Costea, Thomas Saunders and Natasha Sloan

Volunteer spotlight: Communications Team

MSSC’s Communications Team is proud to help our volunteers be the best possible ambassadors for our organisation – bringing their unit’s stories to life and enhancing their profile and reputation

Daniel Heffy has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants

So you want to be an…executive chef at a top restaurant?

Former sea cadet Daniel Heffy has worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants and was selected to represent the North West on the BBC’s ‘Great British Menu’. Now Executive Chef at NORD in Liverpool, he has a reputation for producing exceptional cuisine from local and seasonal ingredients

South District climbing high

Welcome to the family

At a recent District Naval Experience Week, cadets enjoy a unique naval experience while getting to know other units

LC Hadley (second from right) and LC Felix (far right) at the starting line of a six-day bike ride

Cadets complete Area Officer’s epic bike challenge!

Two cadets joined the Eastern Area Officer for an incredible charity cycle ride from Accrington Unit to MSSC’s National Support Centre

Offshore cadets explore the engine room of a Trinity House vessel

Inspiring cadets through STEM

How Sea Cadets brings technology and problem-solving to life with exciting opportunities to explore STEM topics

Junior sea cadets exploring ideas for work on their own creative projects

Course spotlight: Arts Award

We’re celebrating an exciting new chapter of creative discovery with the launch of the Arts Award Explore course for Junior Sea Cadets

Rickmansworth Unit being presented with their Elworthy Trophy medals

Captain’s BZ: Summer 2026

As Captain Sea Cadets, some of my first visits of spring provided a great opportunity to meet and celebrate outstanding volunteers who are doing so much for our young people. I began with a return to my childhood region of the North East!

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Corps showcase: supporting cadets on their journey

S/Lt (SCC) Simon Hardie RNR is best known to cadets as the marine engineer on TS John Jerwood, with his skill recently earning him a rare MSSC Employee Award

A precision routine from Continuity Champions Scarborough Unit

Drilled to perfection

Strong competition at the National Drill and Piping Competition inspired every team to do their very best

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Essential guidance of water safety

The water supports so many of the activities we love, but can be dangerous to even the strongest swimmer – with 400 people drowning in the UK each year. So, keep this vital advice in mind whenever you enter the water (with or without Sea Cadets) and share your water safety knowledge with friends and family.