12 Cadets joined Sub Lt Thompson and Lt Snedden (ASO DofE) for a camping and trekking experience based at Seahouses, Northumberland in August 2012. The three day trip consisted of two overnight stays in tents, treks to Bamburgh Castle and an expedition practice, which included navigating courses and checking in at specified ‘check-points’ along the way.
This was a great opportunity for cadets to experience the outdoor world and work together in small and large groups.
A team from TS Whitley won the Northumberland District Rowing Boat Handling competition, and went on the represent their Unit and District, at the Northern Area Boat Handling Competition at Dundee Sea Cadets.
Competing were Sea Cadet Districts from the Northern Area. Whitley Bay Sea Cadets came second in the Rowing Boat Handling gaining silver medals. Gosforth and Newburn Units also represented the District in the Sailing Boat Handling, and Power Boat Handling competitions. Due to the efforts of all three units Northumberland district won the overall Boat Handling Cup for Northern Area!
(From left) OC Burston, OC Brass, AC Garrity (Coxswain), OC Clark, C Stoneman.
(LC Stewart and AC Tribe were in the Unit team at the District competition but were unable to make the Area competition)
On 10 July 2012, TS Whitley rowing crew won first place at the District Boat Handling competition, held at TS Northumbria. The crew consisting of AC Stewart, AC Tribe, OC Brass, OC Burston and OC Clarke, were able to outscore TS Dauntless (South Gosforth), TS Comus (Wallsend) and TS Tyne during the very testing course.
Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/user/WhitleyBaySeaCadets
Many congratulations to the crew!
This year’s Open Night will take place on Wednesday 13th July from 7pm – 9pm.
The Unit will open its doors to the public to pop in and have a look. It is also an opportunity for friends and family who have not been to the Unit to come and find out what we do. There will also be a wide range of information, and supporters will be available to provide information for prospective new cadets and volunteers looking to join.
If you would like to give young people from a region a head start in life, then please do join us - what have you got to loose?!
A great night was enjoyed by all at the Border Terrier earlier this month in aid of the Minibus Fundraiser. A mix of cadets, staff, parents, management team members and local regulars, who were all happy to join in the fun. Naturally only the adults were allowed to place bets on the horse races, with a share of all placed stakes being donated to Whitley Bay Sea Cadet Unit. Before the final race the all 8 horses involved were auctioned off to the highest bidder, with 50% of the raised amount being donated to the fund. A raffle with prizes kindly donated by staff, parents and well wishers also helped provide a great atmosphere. Our thanks go to the Border Terrier and Lesley for her generous provision of the venue and buffet.
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