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July 2012

Senior Sea Cadets from Maidstone helped the Olympic torch on its route to London when they rowed it down the Medway from Archbishops Palace to Invictor Rowing Club alongside representatives from Maidstone Rowing Club.

The torch was piped on board the Jubilant, a traditional rowboat, by cadets before making the journey down the Medway to cheers from the watching crowds.

Cadets returned to their unit as the crowds gave them a round of applause.

09/08/2012

The Sea Cadet Yacht Racing Squad is celebrating a successful second place in their class at Felixstowe Regatta.

Racing two yachts under the burgee of the Royal Naval Sailing Association, Sea Cadets spent two days on the water off the Suffolk coast. Cadets also manned the Thames Shipwright, one of the support boats for the regatta given the responsibility for laying, recovering and looking after the windward marks for the various courses.

The Sea Cadet Yacht Racing Squad is operated by the Sea Cadet National Training Centre TS Rebel which is based at Walton on the Naze in Essex.

04/07/2012

Aaron Bettony, from Redlodge Royal Marines Cadets, was one of the lucky people selected from all over the UK to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay.  Carrying the flame through Aylsham in Norfolk on July 4, Aaron was nominated and chosen for being an inspiration in his community.

Despite being seriously injured in a bike accident when he was ten, Aaron refused to let it hold him back.  Now 13, he is learning Karate, taking part in his school play, playing for a local football team and, of course, regularly attends Sea Cadets in the Royal Marines Cadets detachment.

8000 individuals will carry the flame during its 70 day journey around the UK.  The torch relay will finish when it reaches its final destination on 27 July, ready to start the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games 2012 in London.
 

Two Sea Cadets who rushed to help an elderly woman being mugged have been praised for their bravery.

Carl Kelly and Kieran Carter, both from Wallasey Sea Cadets witnessed a man pushing his victim to the ground and attempting to steal her handbag.  They ran to her aid and managed to chase off the attacker.

The Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead, presented both cadets with certificates for bravery. She said, “It was amazing! These young boys, of whom we should be immensely proud, went to the aid of an elderly lady. They stayed with her and then got medical assistance. Afterwards they gave details to the police which resulted in an arrest.”

The Lord Lieutenant said that the boys’ actions were evidence of the excellent values of the Sea Cadets organisation, commenting, “I’m sure that resilience and citizenship will have been learned from being sea cadets.”

The Commanding Officer of Wallasey Sea Cadets, Lieutenant Carolyn Hankey, also praised the boys for their courage. She said, “When they were awarded the certificates I asked the audience whether they would have helped or walked away. I think their actions were brave in that they were prepared to help.” 

23/06/2012

Sea Cadet flagship TS Royalist, a 29mt Brigg, or tall ship played host to 24 young people (aged  13- 18) for a week long voyage 23 June  - 28 June.  The ship ended its voyage at Haldon Pier, Torquay on 28 June.

The voyage was a reward for these young people’s dedication to volunteering in the Diamond Jubilee year. 
Youth United is a charity committed to uniting and supporting uniformed youth groups across the UK, like; Sea Cadets, Girl Guides, and the Scouts and championing the great work young people do.

Katherine Harvey, Special Projects manager at the Sea Cadets, said: “We offered  these young people a chance of a week at sea because of the huge amount of time they’ve given to volunteering. It’s because of their commitment to helping others despite difficult circumstances they may be facing themselves, that we are delighted to give them this incredible opportunity.”