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Who can join?
Anyone,boy or girl, from 12 years old to 18. The Cadets meet every Monday and Thursday at 19.15 until 21.15.
Younger boys and girls join the Junior Sea Cadets from age 10. Juniors meet every Tuesday from 19.00 to 21.00.
What do we do ?
What don't we do! Not only do we do waterborne activities such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, rowing, powerboating, etc., we shoot, swim, hike, camp and fly, as well as visiting Royal Naval ships and bases, and doing specialist courses in seamanship, communications, engineering, physical training, and so on.We also have a band. As long as the insurance covers it, there is nothing we can't do!
Do I Have to wear a uniform ?
Yes. The Sea Cadets are proud to wear a uniform which is almost identical to the Royal Navy. Cadets are issued with two uniforms, a working rig and a best rig.
See the uniform page for more information
Who is in charge
Each unit is run by the a Commanding Officer, assisted by the second in command who is know as the 'First Lieutenant'. They in turn are assisted by a team of officers, senior rates and instructors. Any staff instructing an activity are fully trained and qualified to do so. All staff must be approved by the Commanding Officer before they are permitted to teach cadets. For more information about joining the corps as adult staff, please feel free to come to the unit for a friendly chat.
How much does it cost ?
We charge a monthly subscription of £10 which goes towards the upkeep of the unit headquarters.
When a cadet is issued their uniform, a deposit is normally paid on it of £15, and this will be returned when the cadet leaves the Corps.
The only other things which cost are courses. A weekend course costs approximatly £12 and a week long course approximatly £30, the fee paid includes accomodation, meals and tuition. A very good deal indeed considering that civilian courses offering the same cost at least 10 times this amount.
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