Showcase your talent in the 2023 Royal Navy Peregrine Trophy Photo Competition! Unleash your creativity, showcase your skills, and be recognised for your unique perspective on the adventures that make our community so special.
Submit your entries to the cadet or volunteer category via peregrine@ms-sc.org before the deadline of 5 January 2024. Download the entry form here and familiarise yourself with the rules here.
Royal marines cadets from across the UK travelled to The Commando Training Centre to attend the Royal Marines Family Event. The cadets took part in an exciting inter-company 5-a-side competition as well as getting to watch the Royal Marines football team play against the Parachute Regiment’s squad. Cadets attended the stalls laid out on the parade square, took part in an air rifle competition, and watched various teams compete in tug-o-war. There was even an incredible fireworks display to round up a fun filled Saturday.
On Sunday, the cadets paraded with veterans, current serving marines and recruits in front of the Commandant General Royal Marines who was very impressed with their smart turnout. The cadets were excited to be staying on the same base that they have seen on television and learned about in their lessons. They all felt a part of the Royal Marines Family!
Over 200 enthusiastic cadets and dedicated volunteers gathered at Southport for an action-packed weekend of aquatic adventures during this year’s National Sailing Regatta.
The picturesque coastal setting of Southport provided the perfect backdrop for cadets to showcase their sailing prowess, hone their skills, and forge new friendships. With a spotlight on dinghy sailing and windsurfing, each race was a thrilling spectacle, as cadets pushed their limits and learned valuable lessons along the way.
Congratulations to the overall winners of the regatta, Southern Area, who were awarded first place, recognizing their exceptional dedication and sailing prowess. BZ to everyone involved in making this year's regatta a resounding success! The event not only offered talented cadets an opportunity to showcase their abilities but also emphasized the enduring values of teamwork, discipline, and the spirit of adventure. Roll on next year’s regatta!
Full results below:
Oen RS Quest - Overall Winning Area - The RS Quest Trophy - South West Area
Junior RS Quest - Overall Winning Area - The Sailing Association Cup - London Area
Open Pico - Overall Winning Area - The Sporting Record Cup - Northern Area
Open Zest - Overall Winning Area - The TS Narvik Cup - Northern Area
Junior Topper - Overall Winning Area - The Dawson Cup - Southern Area
Overall Winning Area Dinghy Trophy - The Wilson and Kyle Cup - Northern Area
Up to 4.8m Class - The Sail Association (Plymouth) Cup - Eastern Area
Up to 5.8m Class - The Aylesbury Cup - Eastern Area
Up to 6.8m Class - The Wain Cup - Eastern Area
Overall Winning Area Windsurfing - The Dauntless Shield - Eastern Area
REGATTA OVERALL WINNING Area - The Navy League Cup - Southern Area
In a display of teamwork, determination, and maritime prowess, the Sea Cadets National Combined Regatta 2023 left participants and spectators in awe. This highly anticipated event brought together nearly 500 cadets from various corners of the country, accompanied by over 150 dedicated volunteers, creating an unforgettable spectacle of boat-handling, rowing, and paddle sports.
From the moment the regatta's first race kicked off, it was clear that the cadets were fully prepared to showcase their skills on the water. The cadets demonstrated their mastery of boat-handling techniques, precision rowing, and finesse in paddle sports. The event's various categories highlighted the diversity of skills and talents present among the young sea cadets.
Beyond the competitive spirit, the event exemplified the camaraderie that defines our community. The regatta provided a platform for cadets from different units to interact, share experiences, and forge friendships that transcend geographical boundaries.
BZ to everyone involved and shout out to the winners:
Boys Junior Winners - The Nottingham Cup - London Area
Boys Open Winners - The Mike Poole Cup - Northern Ireland
Girls Junior Winners - The Barbara Simpson Cup - South West Area
Girls Open Winners - The Ulster Cup - Southern Area
Cross Challenge Stream - The Bell Davies Cup - Southern Area
Polo Winners - The Steggall Shield - Eastern Area
Overall Winning Area - Paddlesport - The Antrim & Down Cup - Southern Area
Boys Junior Winners - The Ridgewell Cup - Eastern Area
Boys Open Winners - The Hornblower Cup - Northern Area
Girls Junior - The Wain 1999 Cup - Northern Ireland
Girls Open Winners - The Burton Cup - South West Area
Overall Winning Area - Rowing Trinity - The Trevor Dawson Cup
Junior Mixed- The Junior Mixed Trophy - South West Area
Open Mixed - The Luke Musselwhite Trophy - Northern Area
Single Open Boys - The Single Open Boys Cup - South West Area
Single Open Girls - The Singe Open Girls Cup - South West Area
Overall Winning Area - Rowing (Yole) - The Badger Cup - South West Area
Rowing Boat-handling - The Mitchell Trophy - Southern Area
Sailing Boat-handling - The P & O Trophy - North West Area
Power Boat-handling - The Stirling Wheel - London Area
Overall Winning Area - Boat-handling - The Stena Sealink Cup - Joint / Southern and South West
This year's On The Water project has ended and we're thrilled to reflect on a successful project empowering young individuals in Birmingham and London to step out of their comfort zones and embrace the thrill of watersports.
Although participants hang up their life vests for 2023, the ripples of the project's impact on personal growth, skill development, and unforgettable memories that will stay with them for a lifetime.
“Sea Cadets is all about giving young people skills, confidence and the chance to make new friends through nautical adventure and fun,” says Head of Outreach at Sea Cadets, Hugo Dell. “It’s only right to provide these opportunities to children and young people who would benefit most but, because of finances or other difficulties, have never had the chance.”
We have been running the popular On The Water event since 2019. The programme has got a big thumbs up from the children who have taken part, who described their experience as “awesome”, “exciting” and “lots of fun”. We couldn't have done it without the tremendous support of our funders! A big thank you to Gosling Foundation, Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, Capita plc and others for making this incredible project possible.
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