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What is Sea Cadets about?
Quite simply, Sea Cadets is Serious Fun.
With a wide range of fun activities, lots of weekend activities and plenty of opportunity to get involved, the Sea Cadets at Caterham is the perfect place to meet new friends and do something different!
By getting involved, you will gain confidence, self-discipline and leadership skills.
Click here to see some of the unit activities.
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Tell Me More
Caterham Sea Cadets parades on Tuesday and Friday at the Unit Headquarters (the address is at the bottom of this page).
We are open for boys and girls aged 10 to 18 years.
Adults are quite welcome to join too, but you will need to contact the Commanding Officer for further information.
The Unit night starts at 1915 (7.15pm) to 2130 (9.30pm) on Tuesdays and Fridays, for anyone aged 12 to 18. The Junior Section (10-12 years old) is run on Fridays only.
Click here to find us
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To get involved simply contact the unit and come along to the next new-entry induction date, there is one a month. You are also welcome to come along to have a brief look round prior to the entry date.
If after a couple of nights, you decide to stay, we will issue you with a free uniform and your 6-weeks training will begin - after this, you can take part in everything the Cadets has to offer. A donation of £10 per month (average £1 per night) is requested.
If you decide it isn't for you, you can simply walk away and it won't have cost you a penny - though you'll be walking away from something fun, exciting and rewarding!
If you would prefer more information before coming along then you can phone us on the number at the bottom of the page, or email us your question by clicking the link below. We hope to see you soon!!
Click here to email your question
OUR NEXT INDUCTION DATE IS: FRIDAY AUGUST 7th
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Who's Who? Meet the Team
Sub Lieutenant(SCC) Aaron Clarke Royal Naval Reserve joined the Sea Cadet Corps as a cadet in 1994.
He is the Commanding Officer, with overall responsibility for staff, cadets, and the activities we do.
He previously worked at 3 very different Units in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as Training Officer and more recently Executive Officer, before transferring to Caterham in February 2007 as Commanding Officer.
He enjoys sailing, powerboating and anything outdoors.
Click here to contact the Commanding Officer
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Petty Officer(SCC) Graham Tanner joined Caterham Unit in January 2008 as a direct entry Adult Volunteer.
He is the First Lieutenant responsible for the running of the ship and maintaining standards and discipline amongst cadets, a task which returns him to his Army days where he trained Recruits.
He enjoys canoeing and kayaking, shooting and Expedition Training (camping and orienteering).
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Civilian Instructor(SCC) Marian Flint joined Caterham in early 2008 as an Adult Volunteer.
She is the Administration Officer, carrying out vital background paperwork which needs to be done to allow the Unit to function efficiently, and assisting our Uniformed Instructors with administrative support.
She enjoys the mounds of forms needing completed, the piles of invoices needing actioned, and the masses of information needing input onto the computer database.
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Petty Officer(SCC) Kieran Miles joined Caterham as a cadet in 2001 and progressed to staff in May 2007.
He is the Training Officer, responsible for organising unit weekends, entering the unit into competitions, and compiling a comprehensive training programme that will keep everyone busy and enjoying themselves (and most importantly, getting wet!)
He is also a qualified Pulling (rowing) Instructor and enjoys boatwork, communications and leadership training.
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Chief Petty Officer(SCC) Pete Atkins has been an institution at Caterham Unit for many years, and rejoined the team in 2009.
He is the Chief Instructor, using his experience and knowledge to guide the staff in making their lessons fun, and to ensure that all of the cadets enjoy their time in the Unit.
He was attached to Caterham and Croydon Units for many years, and has decided to return to Sea Cadets after a 4-year break, rejoining the team in 2009.
He enjoys powerboating, shooting and electrical engineering.
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Petty Officer(SCC) Donna Austin returned to Caterham Unit in 2009 after a brief respite of 3 years.
She is an Adult Instructor, teaching the Junior Section and taking them ashore on their visits and trips. She helps to make sure that the Junior programme is fun and full of action!
She enjoys long walks, water fights and team games.
Click here to find out more about the Junior Section
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Petty Officer(SCC) Mark Franklin joined Caterham Unit directly as an Adult Volunteer in 2008 having been a Sea Cadet at Caterham as a youngster.
He is an Adult Instructor, training and leading the cadets, and helping to provide a full and wide-ranging programme of activities for the Cadets.
He enjoys canoeing/kayaking and seamanship, and is a trained Piping Instructor.
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Petty Officer(SCC) Richard Fearis joined the unit as a Junior Cadet in 2001, and upon turning 18 in March 2009, decided to become a member of staff.
He is an Adult Instructor, training and leading the cadets, and helping to provide a full and wide-ranging programme of activities for the Cadets. He is also the Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator, and a qualified Marine Engineering Instructor.
He enjoys Expedition Training, sailing and marine engineering.
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PO(SCC) Will Bradstreet joined the unit in 2003 and rapidly progressed in his sea cadet career. He recently turned 18 and became another addition to the ranks of cadets-turned-staff.
He is an Adult Instructor and also maintains ties with the Unit's affiliated ship RFA MOUNTS BAY. He is also the BTEC Co-ordinator which involved delivering Nationally-recognised qualifications to our Cadets. Will hopes to join the Merchant Navy.
His interests include boatwork, navigation and band.
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Petty Officer(SCC) Chloe Greenfield joined the unit as a Junior Cadet in 2001, and upon turning 18 in 2009, decided to become a member of staff.
She is a qualified Drill Instructor, and is an Adult Instructor, taking cadets through the drill and seamanship sections of their promotion training.
She enjoys drill and ceremonial, and advanced seamanship.
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Civilian Instructor(SCC) Jim Greenfield joined Caterham Sea Cadets after serving in the Army Cadets and the British Army before that.
He is the Unit Bandmaster, training and overseeing all public band engagements and events.
He enjoys band and ceremonial.
Click here to find out more about the Unit Band
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Training Instructor(SCC) Heather Rose joined Caterham Sea Cadets as an Adult Volunteer.
She is the Unit Stores Officer, in charge of the maintenance of uniforms and stores.
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RFA Mounts Bay
Caterham Unit has finally gained a new affiliated Ship - RFA Mounts Bay - which is Caterhams first ever affiliation!
Mounts Bay is the first of four ships entering service, collectively known as the 'Bay Class'. She achieved her In-Service Date on the 13th July 2006 in preparation for life with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, the support fleet for the Royal Navy.
Operational Command formally transferred to the Fleet after a Service of Dedication Ceremony at Falmouth, Cornwall, on the 15th September 2006. At the service, Caterham Cadets provided a Guard of Honour for the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Jonathan Band KCB, ADC, BSc, and his wife, Lady Sarah Band.
RFA Mounts Bay is 176 metres long, weighs 16000 tonnes, and is a Landing Ships Dock (Auxiliary), allowing her to perform complex docking maneouvres. Having already sailed to Norway, and along the western European and African coastlines, we can be sure that Mounts Bay will continue to amaze the Fleet with her speed and agility.
Letters detailing the latest operations and exploits of Captain Ross Ferris OBE and his crew can be found on the Mounts Bay Noticeboard in the Galley Flats.
Have a look at the Links Page to view the official Mounts Bay website and the Picture Gallery for some great pics!
 RFA Mounts Bay in Fleet Formation.
RFA Mounts Bay, in Fleet Formation.
RFA Mounts Bay, and the Spanish Navy's LPD Galicia.
Continuing a well known Naval tradition, the crew of Mounts Bay dress up as King Neptune and his Queen when crossing the Equator.
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