Summer 2026
Strength of character
Hot spring weather provided a testing environment for cadets at May’s Gibraltar Cup competition at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines in Lympstone, Devon
The Sea Cadets guide to public speaking
Being a good public speaker can bring many benefits and opportunities. And within Sea Cadets, getting your message across can help with promotions, teaching and leadership. We asked five accomplished cadet speakers for tips to transform your delivery and overall confidence
Volunteer spotlight: Learning Development Team
Anyone who has attended a session at their unit will have been taught from a plan created by the Learning Development Team. This team works across Sea Cadets and beyond to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date resources for learning
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?
