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The unit enjoyed a weeks summer camp in Gibraltar. While here cadets experienced life living on a military establishment, sailed around the Mediterranean Sea, had fun at Spanish markets and water parks, relaxed at the beach And discovered the history of the rock, explored the military tunnels and made friends with The Barbary apes!!

As the country prepares for the 2012 Olympics in London, Huyton sea cadets have been competing locally and will soon go on to compete at National level themselves. THe sea cadets have shown a variety of positive attributes to sports and sportsmanship. To be a part of the teams they have worked hard, shown dedication, loyalty and team working skills throughout the boating and competition season. In doing this and working together they have shown that dedication and hardwork along with skill and fitness pays off.  They have recently competed broadly against sea cadets from throughout the North west of England with amazing results; Cdt sergeant Kellaher led the teams to victory when scooping the winning trophy for the senior boys kayaking, Able cadet cogley went on to win the topper class sailing and in team sport the junior girls and junior boys teams after winning their competitions will be heading to the national regatta in September. the power boat handling team also had the opportunity to show off their power-boating skills which was a unit 1st in this competition.
 
Following the success all cadets will now commence training for the national regattas where they will compete against sea cadets from England, Scotland and northern Ireland. The rowers and kayakers will compete in London, while the sailing will compete locally at Crosby. Huyton sea cadets team will be heading to Gibraltar next week for a relaxing summer camp before the next phase of training commences. Interested in joining any of our teams? The next intake for joining is in September 2012. Adults wishing to volunteer with us can also contact us for details.

Once again Huuyton with Roby unit have smashed the Liverpool district rowing regatta and will go on to represent Liverpool in the North west area sea cadets competition. All four teams managed to win their races and will compete at RNHQ merseyside in a couple of weeks.

Every year, CVQO's most outstanding learners from across the UK are nominated for the Duke of Westminster Award - a prestigious and challenging competition delivered by CVQO and sponsored by the charity's patron. 

 This summer Royal Marine Cadet Sergeant Mclellan gained a place within the final 9 and has embarked on an exciting three week adventure in South Africa. Details of their trip and live blog updates of what they are up to can be found at; http://www.outposts.co.uk/site/ta-cvqo_duke_of_westminster_expedition_2012.html or follow them on facebook.

Massive congratulations to Amanda Davies for becoming the first female from our unit to successfully pass into the Royal Navy. She sailed through basic training utilising her previous cadet experience and knowledge to help her through basic training, her positive attitude and her strong sense of determination and team work. we at Huyton unit are very proud and wish Amanda well as she continues to phase 2 training at HMS Collingwood to pursue her career in CIS. Amanda is always welcomed when she visits to help out at the unit during leave periods and was recently offered advice by ex WRN and district reserve staff LT M Wall.