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We held dingy sailing training for our Junior Cadets (10-12 years old) for the YSS Stage 1 qualification. The course took place over two consecutive weekends, and although the weather was pretty poor on the first weekend, it meant that the theory could be covered in detail. The second weekend blessed us with perfect weather, and after assessment by Falmouth School of Sailing, all the Stage 1 Juniors achieved the qualification. They were assisted in the Picos by senior cadets, who kindly volunteered to help, under the watchful eye of the staff. One Junior achieved his YSS Stage 2. Well done to all.

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Congratulations to AC Leach who passed the board and now becomes LC Leach.
Congratulations also to LC Pett who passed the board to become POC Pett. She now becomes one of only three Petty Officer Cadets in the Cornwall District and is the youngest to achieve this Rank. POC Pett joined the Unit at 10 years old in 2002 as a Junior Cadet and after two years was enrolled as a Cadet. Since then she has progressed through the ranks (OC, AC & LC), gained much experience through courses and qualifications with a total of 71 points. POC Pett is a committed and enthusiastic cadet and it is poignant that POC Pett achieved this advancement as it has been ten years since TS Robert Hichens last had a POC in the Unit and that was Richard Jorey who is now a member of staff.