International Sea Cadet Association
The Sea Cadet Corps has a leading role in the
International Sea Cadet Association (ISCA), forging nautical links with nations around the world. Each year, due to an active programme of exchange visits in a variety of locations around the world, Cadets are given the chance to meet new friends from members of the ISCA community. Countries such as Canada, India, Japan, South Africa, USA and many more take part in international events.
These exchange programmes date back many decades, with exchanges between Commonwealth countries going back to the early part of the 20th century. Today cadets from UK units might find themselves playing in a band on the White House lawn in Washington DC, at a reception hosted by the Crown Prince of Japan, or celebrating National Republic Day in New Delhi. Many take part in international events and state occasions.
As well as strengthening bonds between British cadets, such visits offer unique opportunities to experience the cultures and customs of different countries and to meet cadets from very different backgrounds, some of whom may become friends for life.
There are 18 members of the International Sea Cadet Association:
Australia Navy Cadets
Belgium Royal Sea Cadet Corps
Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps
Navy League of Canada
Deutsche Marine-Jugend e.V. (Germany Sea Cadet Corps)
Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps
Indian Sea Cadet Corps
Federation of Japan ‘Junior Sea Friends’
Sea Explorers of South Korea
Netherlands Sea Cadet Corps
New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps
Singapore Sea Cadet Corps
South African Sea Cadet Corps
Sjövärnskårernas Riksförbund – Swedish Sea Cadet Corps
United Kingdom Sea Cadet Corps
United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Young Mariners League of Russia
Zimbabwe Sea Cadet Corps