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A massive thank you to our 9,000 volunteers who give up their free time to run their local unit, help on an offshore voyage, go on an international exchange or manage a whole range of activities across the corps from band to physical training to drill - to name a few examples! Many volunteer over 20 hours a week at their unit and give up weeks of annual leave to help out on camps and competitions, whilst having full time jobs and families.

Our volunteers are passionate and dedicated to delivering the Sea Cadet experience for young people to have the best possible head start in life.

THANK YOU from Sea Cadets!

20/08/2015

In just two days’ time, 150 Sea Cadets will be taking over the Moat at the Tower of London for the National Sea Cadet Band Competition!!

On Saturday 22 August, an expected 25,000 visitors will hear 10 Sea Cadet bands, soloist drummers and buglers perform on the Moat by the Tower Hill entrance.

Bugler and drummer soloists will start the day on the green next to the Byward Tower with a steadily growing crowd. By midday 10 bands will take to the moat for the marching band competition. Cadets competed in regional heats all year to make it to the nationals for a chance to take home the winning trophy.

If you’re in London visit us at The Tower of London from 9.30am to 4pm! 

13/08/2015

To celebrate National Band Competition on Saturday 22 August, we want to see photos of Sea Cadets singing or playing instruments that demonstrate your creativity, musical talent and flair for fun.

If your photo is selected as the best one, you’ll win a Rolling Spider flying mini camera for your unit! They’re perfect for taking amazing aerial photos and videos of parade nights, sailing, windsurfing…. the list is endless!

Find out more on Current, the online magazine for cadets!

05/08/2015

On Tuesday 4 August, Second Sea Lord announced that four Sea Cadet volunteers have been awarded a Second Sea Lord Commendation for their contribution to the charity.

Congratulations to Commander Hugh Barras RNR, Clyde North District Officer for Northern Area, Commander Keith Bingham RNR, Senior Staff Officer for Eastern Area, Lieutenant Commander Debra Glanville RNR, South Yorkshire District Officer for Eastern Area and Lieutenant Commander Jon Vanns RNR, Staff Officer (Ceremonial).

03/08/2015

On Saturday 1 August, the new Sea Cadet flagship set sail with 24 cadets on her first ever voyage. This week marks a milestone for a ship whose story started five years ago, having been designed, built, launched and commissioned, TS Royalist is now ready to take 900 cadets a year on life-changing offshore adventures.

A huge thanks to everyone who made this happen, and wishing cadets on this this week fair winds and following seas!