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A big well done to all of the Cadets from Medway who participated in the District Rowing Competition held on Saturday 4th June. This is one of the yearly competition that runs within the Sea Cadets and this year Medway Towns came first in the Junior Section Crew. A big well done to all who attended and supported the event. Great Result for the other winners and good luck at Area!

The Units boat station located next to Chatham Historic Dockyard has encountered a small move to a new location of about 10 meters! The Units three containers which are home to boats and equipment were moved a short distance closer to the launching slipway. The move which was kindly agreed with the RNSA provides easier access and space when it comes to launching craft. Before the containrs were moved some of the Units instructors and supporters came down to give them a new coat of paint!

Cadets from Medway spent four days aboard HMS Cavalier over the Easter break; participating in Naval Acquaint & Intermediate Seamanship courses. The Naval Acquaint course is designed to give new Cadets the chance to gain general knowledge of the Sea Cadets & life aboard a Royal Naval ship. The Intermediate Seamanship course which is the second level of the qualification & builds on the knowledge gained from the basic course. The Cadets learned new skills & developed a wider knowledge of the Seamanship syllabus & enjoyed putting their skills to the test. The Cadets had a great time & had the opportunity to make new friends. Well done to all!

A team of Cadets, from Medway, took part in the first ever West Kent District Skills Challenge which consisted of 17 different challenges which included general Cadet knowledge & skills tests. Other challenges were First Aid, Practical Leadership Tasks, Piping, Uniform Inspections, Brew Challenge & Seamanship. The Medway Towns team came second overall & one Cadet received the award for second best Cadet of the Weekend. Well done to all the Cadets who participated.

On the weekend of 19th-20th March Cadets from Medway took part in the Area Drill & Piping Competition held at RAF Halton, Aylesbury. The Guard & Unarmed Drill Squad had been preparing for this competition for several weeks. The weekend started with drill training on Saturday followed by dinner & a fun evening. Sunday was an early start for all leaving the unit at 0630 to arrive at RAF Halton for 0900. The Cadets waited a few hours for their turn to show what they had learnt, then marched onto the performance areas & went through their paces, but weren't awarded any prizes. Well done to all Cadets & staff for their tremendous support.