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On Friday 17th August 7 Cadets from Fishguard Joined up with others from around the District to take part in the West Wales District Summer Camp at Llanelli. Whilst away the cadets did a whole range of activities, which included a visit to the 1940's Swansea Bay Museum, they also undertook Weapons Handling (Weapons Handling is taught by Fully Qualified Staff as part of the Safe systems in place for Sea Cadet Training), they also undertook some Air Rifle Shooting, and they all had the opportunity to try in turn Windsurfing, Kayaking and Sliding Seat Rowing. The Cadets has a great time, and we would like to thank the WW Team and S/Lt Killick for organising.

On Saturday 11th August Fishguard Sea Cadets once gaianed helped the RNLI with their Annual Duck Race in conjunction with their Open Night. After all the good weather it was a very unpleasant day with the Rain and Winds, but the cadets spririts remained high and they all went in to the River in Lower Town with lots of enthusiasm. Eventually all 1000 Ducks came down the River, and the cadets then collected them all up after the First 10 had been pulled out.

I would like to thank the cadets that helped and the Volunteers that when in the river supporting the cadets.

On 27th July we had the pleasure of being invited on board the cruise ship MV Corinthian. This is the 3rd year of our association with the Corinthian.

We had been invited to have a tour of ship, cadets to talk to the passengers and Ordinary Cadet Mia played the Piano for the 100 passengers on board. This was fantastic!

Fishguard Sea Cadets took the opportunity to present the Captain with a Fishguard Sea Cadets Unit Crest, which he was delighted to accept, in appreciation of the Corinthian's association with Fishguard Sea Cadets

The highlight was the engine room tour by the Chief Engineer, he really took the time with the cadets.

The cadets did a great job talking to the passengers about who they are and what they do in Sea Cadets and it was a great opportunity to meet new people and develop their communication skills.

The cadets were a credit to the unit and should be very proud of themselves.

We would like to thank the Captain, Officers and Crew for their hospitality and also Grand Circle Cruise Line for allowing us on board and finally to Sue Blanchard Williams the Port Agent for organising everything.

We would like to thank Spar Newport and the AF Blakemore Foundation for their continued support. They have recently supported us in purchasing Waterproof Camera's for the cadets to photograph their activities on and off the water. They have also match funded the Abseil fundraiser and the total of this support amount to £386. We are so very grateful for their support in our projects. The cadets are seen here being presented with the Camera's by Assistant Store Manager Nathan Stewart, and he is also seen presenting the cheque for match funding to the Commanding Officer. Nathan is also a Volunteer with Fishguard Sea Cadets.