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Fishguard Junior Section recently visited Milford Haven Coastguard, where they witnessed a real time incident, which was unfolding of Sully Island, Penarth. The juniors watched as the Officers despatched a local Coastguard Team to investigate an incident with two people on a small boat drifting, which had been reported by someone walking the coastal path. The juniors watched as the incident was co-ordinated from Milford Haven. We would like to thank them for their hospitality and explaining about the role and work of the coastguard.

Fishguard entered the West Wales District First Aid Competition held at Port Talbot on 2nd April. This is only the second time we have entered having first entered last year and coming 5th. This is a fantastic achievement for the unit and to win in our second year of entry, clearly demonstrates the importance that we place on First Aid Training and awareness. We would also like to thank PO Callard for training the team. The team was Cdt Kyle, Ordinary Cadet Kiera, Ordinary Cadet Emma and Able Cadet Jake, Jake took part in the Individual competition and came runner up by 1 point. Commanding Officer Chris Peake said this is a fantastic achievement and we are very proud of the cadets. Unfortunately this year there is no Tri Service event to progress to, but we will be targeting this for 2018.

Leading Cadet Huw Jenkins has been appointed as Lord Lieutenant's cadet for 2017. This is a huge honour for any cadet and is granted to those cadets if successful for their outstanding commitment to Sea Cadets and their contribution over many years. Huw has been an outstanding cadet and we are delighted that he has been selected for this honour. He is pictured receiving his badge of office for 2017 with the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed Sara Edwards. Huw will accompany her on official engagements for the next 12 months. The presentation took place on Thursday 2nd March at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen hosted by the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. Previous Lord Lt Cadet for 2016 Petty Officer Cadet Charlie Mustoe also received his certificate for an outstanding year in office, where he attended a number of official functions, including meeting HRH Prince Charles. Charlie is thanked for the outstanding way in which he represented the Sea Cadets and in particular Fishguard Unit.

Cadet 1st Class Efa has been successful in obtaining an award from the High Sheriff of Dyfed for £125, which will go towards her place on the West Wales District Royalist Cruise in September 2017. Efa was nominated for this by her CO. A berth on T/S Royalist is £310 for a weeks voyage, where cadets will learn to Sail a Tall Ship, and all aspect of Navigation, steering, cooking, Teamwork, Leadership and all aspects of a week on board a tall ship. Efa is extremely grateful for this award, and when she returns from her voyage, will be writing a voyage report to be sent to the High Sheriff.

Efa is pictured receiving her award from the then High Sheriff Professor M Hughes. Efa also took the opportunity to have a photo with the current Lord Lieutenant

Pembroke, 06 March 2017 – Fundraising efforts by Fishguard Sea Cadets to purchase a new Topper sailing dinghy have been significantly helped by a donation from Valero Pembroke Refinery.

The over 60-strong contingent of Sea Cadets at Fishguard’s TS Skirmisher regularly train on the water with their existing dinghies, helping the cadets to develop self-confidence and communication skills as well as trust and understanding, and lots of fundraising has been done to expand the number of dinghies for the group. With each dinghy costing over £2,500, Fishguard Sea Cadets approached Valero who agreed to give a £500 donation towards their appeal.

Office in Charge Chris Peake, said, “We are very thankful to Valero for this donation to our Topper fund. The sailing programme we run for the cadets is hugely successful, not only in building their skills on the water but also in terms of leadership and team working abilities. With this donation we have taken a big step towards expanding these opportunities we already offer to young people in Fishguard.”

Valero Refinery Public Affairs Manager Stephen Thornton, said, “It is very heartening to see such a large number of young people taking part in the cadet movement, and the continuing strength of Fishguard’s maritime heritage as evidenced by the enthusiasm of the staff, volunteers and cadets at TS Skirmisher. Valero is thrilled to be able to assist this very active charity in its positive work in supporting the development of young people in our community.”