Beyond a youth club, cadets earn rewards for their effort, progress through ranks, attend camps nationwide, and still enjoy plenty of fun.
Learning, Trying New Things and Taking Part
Activities
We have been working hard, both in the classroom and outside. Our cadets have spent over 500 hours between them out on the water and we have big hopes for the next boating season.
With the launch of our Get Out on the Water project we are hoping to extend our water activity and allow even more young people to take part and to spend time afloat.
We have recruited more staff and are training so that we can welcome even more cadets to our Ship’s Company.
Rowing
Our Trinity Rowing boat has spent the Summer at Filey where our cadets have spent time out on the water and gaining rowing qualifications with our friends at TS Unseen.
The arrival of our new road trailer gives us a lot more flexibility and will enable us to bring it with us to events next year.
On Parade
We have taken part in parades throughout the year. It has been our honour to take part in the annual Armed Forces Day parade and the Remembrance Day parade.
We have also taken part in parades in the Old Town area such as the Mayor’s service and the Christmas Fayre Lantern Parade.
Offshore
A number of our cadets have spent time with the Offshore Fleet. Cadets spend one week aboard one of the offshore vessels studying for qualifications and gaining experience. Here they meet cadets from all over the country and quickly learn how to work together as a team. Some of the voyages have required a passport and cadets have had to quickly learn how to order a croissant in French from the local bakery.
Fun
It is not all hard work though. We try to fit in a bit of fun when possible. This year the ships’ company celebrated Halloween with a Murder Mystery night. Success in a variety of games, skill tests and quizzes rewarding each group with clues towards the culprit’s identity. Then it was time for cake.
Respect
Sometimes we get to take part in something really special.
The Commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day saw one of our ship’s company in Normandy. Parading alongside fellow cadets from across the united kingdom, she took part in the ceremony at the Bayeaux War Cemetery and listened to the stories of the veterans there first hand.
Study
Sea cadets work on a rank structure. Cadets progress through the ranks upon completion of a series of modules designed to improve their knowledge and experience. The subjects covered stretch from knotwork to navigation and first aid to marine engineering.
Recently, our cadets have earned qualifications in RYA Rowing, RYA Powerboat, and Offshore Power Watch Leader.
Our cadets are now starting work on their BTECs and DofE Bronze journey.
Bridlington Sea Cadets 