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WHERE AND WHEN?
Where?
Stonehaven Sea Cadets HQ is located on the High Street, down near the harbour. For more details please visit Travel Directions.
When
We hold our parade night on a Monday at the Unit HQ. Throughout the week their are various training nights from sailing, powerboating and pulling in the Summer to Swimming, Football and Specialisations in the Winter. More information about the weekly programme can be found in News and Events.
Parade Night: Monday 1845 - 2115
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Old Do You Have To Be To Join?
We have a junior section for ages 10 - 12
Full Sea Cadet 12 - 18
Member of Staff 18+
How Much Does It Cost?
£10 a month - This allows you to participate in all the weekly activities that we do, including Sailing, Power Boating, Kayaking, 5-a-side football and swimming. Week and weekend courses run locally may have an additional charge to cover running costs.
Can I Leave When I Want?
You can leave the unit at any time, although most choose to stay!
Can Parents Or Guardians Visit The Unit?
Parents and guardians are always welcome to look around our unit and speak to the unit staff.
Can Parents Or Guardians Get Involved?
There is a parents and supporter's association which raises funds for the Unit throughout the year. If you are looking for more involvement, and are keen to gain the appropriate qualifications, you can also apply to join as a member of staff for the unit.
Who Runs The Unit?
The daily running of the Unit is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer and their staff. There is a Unit Management Committee under a chairperson, which oversees the maintenance of the building, transport and fundraising for the unit.
Do You Have To Be Able To Swim?
From March 2010 all cadets who are “non-swimmers” are not to conduct activities on water.
A “non-swimmer” is any cadet who whilst wearing a 50/80N BA (buoyancy aid) cannot, as a minimum:
a. Swim over a distance of at least 25m,
b. Tread water / float for 1 minute,
c. Exit water (where an individual is unable to use their feet to touch the bottom),with assistance if required.
Swimming is an important life-skill and thought should be given by parents/guardians to providing swimming lessons to “non-swimmers” prior to application but this is not essential as swim training is provided.
Training on water is an important element of the Cadet Experience. Swimming sessions are provided by the Unit over the winter period given cadets & new entrants the opportunity to work on their own swimming skills so they can achieve the minimum standard required to allow them to go afloat.
How Can I Find Out More?
Check out our website and get a feel for what we do. For more information or it you have any other questions you would like answered, please do not hesitate to contact us
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UNIT HISTORY
The Unit was formed in 1954 and paraded at Dunnottar School. The fortunes of the Unit were somewhat mixed until in July 1958 it nearly ceased to exist due to a lack of adult staff.
In January 1959, LtCdr A.G Mitchell MBE RN, on his retirement from the Royal Navy, obtained the use of an old and somewhat derelict Episcopalian school (built in 1846) as unit headquarters. At this time there were 9 cadets but by the end of the year the number had risen to 23. Having it's own headquarters proved the turning point for the unit.
Over the next 8 years, cadets and parents slowly worked to improve the building. In 1969, with the gift of a piece of ground from Stonehaven Town Council, a boatshed was built. To a great extent the money was raised by cadets and friends of the unit. In May 1992 the Unit signed a new 25 year lease for its headquarters and added new toilet and shower facilities in 1994.
In 1963 the Girls Nautical Training Corps was formed. Since then they have worked side by side with the Sea Cadets. In 1981 the GNTC became contingents of the Sea Cadets until in 1992 when the GNTC ceased to exist and we all became one, the Sea Cadet Corps.
The unit has built up a formidable reputation not only locally being presented Freedom of Burgh of Stonehaven in 1971 but also at a national level. The Unit has become the most successful boating unit in the United Kingdom at the National Combined Regatta. First qualifying in 1960 the Unit has represented Scotland then Northern Area in every year since a feat not matched in the Sea Cadet Corps.
The fleet of boats has grown to include 5 ASC, SMB Champ, 2 Avon RIB Sea Riders, an inflatable Gemini, 3 Bosun's, 5 Toppers, 2 Topaz's, 2 Laser's, 1 Pico and 9 canoes. Money was raised by many donations from the National Lottery, Lloyds TSB Foundation, companies & businesses, individuals and Unit fund-raising.
In 2000, a 25 foot yacht was donated by Professor Colin Mills FRCS to further RYA/SCC Offshore Sail Training.
Free berthing alongside and on moorings is provided in the tidal harbour which is close to the Unit and boatshed.
The achievements in these fields were not allowed to overshadow the other activities that the Unit regularly carries out, as has been demonstrated by awards being achieved in Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, sailing, drill, shooting, swimming, football, offshore sailing, mechanical engineering, communications, community involvement, etc.
In May 1994 a Junior Sea Cadet Section was formed to assist with recruitment and has continued to prosper and now stands at 15 Junior Sea Cadets with a waiting list. They meet on the same night as the Sea Cadets and take part in most of the activities on offer.
The Unit has also become a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre. This allows us to train AND assess candidates locally in a wide range of waterborne qualifications such as sailing and powerboating.
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Unit Major Honours - Formed 1954
Freedom of the Burgh of Stonehaven - 1971
5 Canada Challenge Trophies (Best Unit in the UK)
1964 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1965 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1966 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1970 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
2000 - Officer in Charge SLt(SCC) M Reid RNR
1 Thomas Grey Memorial Trophy (Runner Up to Canada Challenge Trophy)
1996 - Officer in Charge Lt(SCC) BJ McRobb RNR
1 Commodores Cup (Third placed Unit in the UK)
2004 - Commanding Officer CPO(SCC) KW Morris
1 McBeath Trophy (Particularly Meritorious performance by a Unit)
1990 - Officer in Charge Lt(SCC) BJ McRobb RNR
13 Stephenson Trophies (Best Unit in the Scottish / Northern Area)
1962 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1963 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1967 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1968 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1969 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1972 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1973 - Commanding Officer LtCdr AG Mitchell MBE RN
1974 - Commanding Officer LtCdr(SCC) G Park RNR
1975 - Commanding Officer LtCdr(SCC) G Park RNR
1996 - Officer in Charge Lt(SCC) BJ McRobb RNR
1999 - Officer in Charge SLt(SCC) M Reid RNR
2000 - Officer in Charge SLt(SCC) M Reid RNR
2004 - Commanding Officer CPO(SCC) KW Morris
12 Senior / Open Boys Boatpulling titles - The Hornblower Cup
1969, 1971, 1972, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2004 & 2009
11 Junior Boys Boatpulling titles - The Ridgewell Trophy
1964, 1965, 1969, 1975, 1976, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2009 & 2010
3 Girls Open Boatpulling titles - The Burton Cup
1975, 1976 & 1991
Boys Boathandling - P&O Trophy
1989
Girls Boathandling - Arethusa Shield
1988, 1989 & 1994
Boathandling (Oars) - The Mitchell Trophy
2002, 2003 & 2010
National Shooting Competitions
1978, 1986, 2007 & 2008
39 Efficiency Burgee's
1965 - 1975 & 1982 - 2009
11 Efficiency Pennent's
1960 - 1964 & 1976 - 1981
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MEET THE STAFF
Commanding Officer
A/Lt(SCC) Kevin W Morris RNR
Expedition Leader 2, SCC Pulling Coach, RYA Powerboat Instructor, Seamanship Instructor & Writer/Stores Instructor
Deputy Area Recreational Officer
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First Lieutenent
PO(SCC) Sean Fraser
Range Officer, First Aid Instructor, IM Assessor & BTEC Officer
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Unit Administration Officer
CI(SCC) Anita Lawson
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Boats Officer
PO(SCC) Mathew Jackson
RYA Dinghy Instructor & RYA Safetyboat
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Training Officer
CPO(SCC) Stuart Campbell
RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Safetyboat, SCC Pulling Instructor, Marine Engineering Instructor & Expedition Leader 3, Health & Safety Officer
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RYA Training Centre Principal
CI(SCC) Andrew Lawson
RYA Senior Instructor, RYA Powerboat Instructor & SCC Pulling Instructor
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Stores Officer
PO(SCC) Chris Kelly
RYA Safetyboat, SCC Pulling Instructor & Seamanship Instructor
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Divisional Officer & Assistant Boats Officer
PPO(SCC) Adam Simpson
RYA Powerboat Instructor, BCU Level 1 Coach & RYA SRC Instructor
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Divisional Officer & New Entry Training Officer
PPO(SCC) Anna Elliot
SCC Pulling Instructor
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Junior Section OiC
CI(SCC) Elaine Anderson
SCC Pulling Instructor & BCU Level 1 Coach
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Junior Section Assistant
CI(SCC) Jen Hines
BCU Level 1 Coach
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Communications Officer
Lt(SCC) Morag Reid RNR
Communications Instructor, RYA SRC Assessor & SCC Pulling Instructor
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Sports Officer
CI(SCC) Alistair Reid
SCC Pulling Instructor & SCC Communications Instructor
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General Instructor
CI(SCC) John Webb
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Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator
A/PO(SCC) Helen Monckton
Assistant Stores Officer
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General Instructor
CI(SCC) Fraser MacDonald
RYA Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor & BCU Level 2 Coach
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Meet the Unit Management Committee
President
The Rt Hon the Viscount of Arbuthnott, KT, CBE, DSC, FRStJ
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Vice Presidents
Mr. John Smart CVO and Dr. Andrew Orr
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Chairman
Mr. John Agnew
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Treasurer
Mr. Melvin Christie
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Secretary
Mr. Graham Mitchell
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Commanding Officer
A/Lt(SCC) Kevin W Morris RNR
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Chaplain
Rev. David Stewart
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Parents & Supporters Association Chair
Mrs. Sandra Hayes
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UMC Committee Members
Ms. Elizabeth Topp
Mr. Arthur Mowat
Mr. Andrew Lawson
Mr. George Black
Mrs. Mags Black
Mr. William G Cowie RIBA
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UMC Cadet Representative
Leading Cadet Michael Smith
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Last revised 06/09/10
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