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On the 2nd December it was announced that Fishguard had once again been awarded a Burgee for the 25th time in a row. A Burgee is the Highest efficiency award, awarded to a Sea Cadet Unit, and is a sign of the standrda set at Fishguard Sea Cadets. The Burgee is based on a number of criteria, inc Training, Training delivery, boating hours, activities provided, promotions, volunteer training, cadet experience, boats and equipment, uniforms and dress standard, facilities and unit management, health & safety as so much more. To maintain this standard for so long is a testement to the hard working cadets and off course the volunteers who put in so much so that the Youth of Fishguard, Goodwick and the surrounding communities can all avail of the fabtastic opportunities available to them through Sea Cadets.

On Saturday the 1st December Fishguard Unit took 5 teams to the West Wales 5 Aside Football Competition at Tenby Leisure Centre

The results are as follows:-

Senior Girls - Winners

Senior Boys - Runners Up

Junior Girls - Runners Up

Junior Boys - Winners

Junior Sea Cadets - Runners Up

A fantastic achievement once again, and thank you to everyone who helped train you. The Winners will now go through to the Area Competition on 26th January in Gloucester

On Tuesday 11th September we had a visit from Maren Hamre, from the Natwest Community Banking Team to hold a Moneysense programme at the unit. They chose a workshop which involved choosing a Mobile Phone, with the aim of the cadets working as a Team in 4 groups, to undertake various tasks to assess if the suitability of a new contract. The whole evening was enjoyed by all and helped the cadets with their Teamwork and communication skills.

12 Cadets and 2 members of staff recently Joined the Sea Cadet Offshore Power Vessel T/S Jack Petchey for a week voyage from Milford Haven to Penarth departing on Saturday 24th August and returning on Friday 31st August. The Cadets all gathered at Milford Haven Marine on Saturday 24th ready for Crew Briefing, Crew Training and Preparing to Depart. Unfortunately the weather was poor on the Sunday and on the Monday, but they did anchor in Dale for Lunch on the Monday, before setting off for Lundy Island. The cadets managed to get ashore on Lundy and explore the Island and visit the gift shop. On the Tuesday whilst undertaking lots of Bridge Training, steering, navigation and heaving line practise they eventually arrived in Swansea Marine having been through the lock to gain access to the Marina. After further training and exercises, the cadets then had some time ashore. Wednesday they set sail in the morning for Cardiff Bay during this part of the voyage the cadets took bearing and learned all about the Lifesaving Equipment on board as well as helming the boat. On arrival in the heart of Cardiff Bay the cadets enjoyed their evening meal, before once again going ashore. Thursday morning they set sail for Penarth, during this part of the voyage they had the opportunity to do some "man over board Drills" with the ships dummy "Ruth" Further seamanship training was carried out including knots and coming alongside training, before eventually arriving in Penarth Marina that evening. During the week the cadets would have worked watches, including throughout the night and worked in teams. The cadets would have learned all aspects of life at Sea, whilst also undertaking ceremonial colours and evening colours, cleaning ship, cooking, navigation, engineering, and working towards their qualifications. During the week the cadets gained 6 Offshore Hand 1 Qualifications, 6 Offshore Hand 2 Qualifications and 6 also gained their RYA Start Motor Cruising Certificate. These Voyages cost £320 each, but all cadets have been extremely fortunate to receive funding for these voyages in the form of bursaries. The Cadets and Fishguard Sea Cadets would like to thank the following for their support of this voyage, Ulysses Trust, Fishguard & Goodwick Rotary Club, Soroptimists and Port of Milford Haven. We would also like to thank PO Charlie Mustoe and Lt (SCC) Lee Smith RNR who accompanied them on this voyage for a week. These live changing opportunities, really do make a difference to these young people’s lives, and if there are any companies who would like to support a cadet on the next voyage in 2019, please get in touch with the Commanding Officer Chris Peake on 01348 875027 or email fishguardscc@btinternet.com, also if you are interested in joining Sea Cadets and experiencing these opportunities please get in touch via same contact details.

On Friday 24^th August 6 Juniors along with cadets from Aberystwyth Unit travelled to Weymouth for the South West Area Junior Boating Weekend. They arrived on the Friday Evening and returned on the Sunday Evening.

On the Saturday the Juniors had a go at Rowing and also sailing in the New Sailing Dinghy the RS Zest, which has only been launched this year. Conditions had been blustery with a number of them completing their cap size drills as well. During the evening on Saturday the Juniors had a Pirate themed Meal and Games evening, followed on the Sunday with Designing their own T-shirts and some Fancy Ropework.