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19/03/2014

The 11 Sea Cadet Clipper 2013-2014 Round the World Race volunteers have started their race from Qingdao to San Francisco, USA. Great Britain yacht, who didn’t make the best start, is in the lead after choosing to head furthest north, a decision that proved most successful as it now leads the fleet by almost 20 miles. In stark contrast, Qingdoa yacht took an early lead yesterday but has since dropped several places.

Qingdao skipper Gareth Glover explained: “After a good twelve hours racing under kite from the re-start gate, the wind died off from the north and we sat bobbing for six hours whilst the yachts further north got some wind, which we eventually received during the night. By that time however, we had lost 40 miles and went from first to last position on the leaderboard. This is a long race but every mile will count at the end.”

Unfortunately Clipper Race had to move Adam Montgomery from the Great Britain yacht to join Matthew Owen on the Jamaica Get All Right yacht as they were on short on crew members. Keep up to date with the Clipper Race here.

19/03/2014

Sea Cadets is launching a brand new fundraising initiative to raise money for units. Thousands of cadets and volunteers will sail around the UK in a nationwide team effort from Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 June.

They will be getting out on the water gaining sponsorship for every mile they sail,  as part of a normal evening of boating, sailing on Royalist or our yachts, on a course at a training centre or an organised fundraising event. Register your unit's interest here.

10/03/2014

Royal Marines Cadet Jack from London Western District is abseiling down the BT Tower in London today to raise money for Sport Relief and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund. Jack joins host of celebrities like Helen Skelton (pictured), Bear Grylls and Mark Foster plus Royal Marines who are all abseiling from the 29th floor of the BT Tower! The event kicks off a year of celebrations for the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines. Watch it on YouTube here

06/03/2014

With 14,000 young people across 400 towns, citys and villages across the UK, we know that reading is an important life skill, and books can give emotional and developmental support.

To celebrate World Book Day we have teamed up with our sister charity, Marine Society, to offer a 25% discount on all of their Books of the Month when you type 'NAUTILUS' in the coupon box at the checkout.  Or if you fancy reading some brand new fiction check out the winning entries for Writing@Sea.

World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

World Book Day is a partnership of publishers, booksellers and interested parties who work together to promote books and reading for the personal enrichment and enjoyment of all. A main aim of World Book Day in the UK and Ireland is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own.

25/02/2014

Aaron Scholes who joined Sea Cadets at the age of 10 and has worked his way up to become a Petty Officer and Commanding Officer at Bedford Sea Cadets has been nominated for the Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Young People of the Year!

Aaron, aged 23, was nominated by Mrs Deborah Inskip, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, she says “He is a shining example and role model for the cadets and should be commended for bringing his skills and giving so many hours to this very worthwhile organisation”. Aaron is in charge of up to 40 cadets, which is a commitment – sometimes up to 30 hours a week on top of his two jobs; a support worker in a residential children’s home and an events manager. Aaron grew up in care and found himself moved homes a few times but from the age of 10 he was in Sea Cadets. His own early life experience has equipped him to support cadets who might be in difficult situations at home or at school.  “Cadets can give them security,” said Aaron, who has a degree in childhood and youth studies. 

The award will ‘Reveal, Recognise & Reward’ young unsung heroes across Bedfordshire and there is £2,000 in prize money for young winners to share with the community. Congratulations Aaron!