The Sea Cadets

Expedition training in the Sea Cadets is an outstanding way of developing self-reliance , confidence, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

'Expeds' can take place on the water or on land and often include other adventurous activities such as rock climbing, white-water rafting and canoeing. They provide an excellent opportunity for growing leadership skills and for acquiring technical skills such as land navigation, camping and survival skills, and environmental awareness. Expeditions with the Sea Cadets can also count towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or the BTEC First Diploma in Public Services.

The training that we provide leads perfectly towards nationally recognised qualifications from Mountain Leader Training England (www.mlte.org), such as Walking Group Leader and Mountain Leader. All Cadets with the aptitude or interest are encouraged toward gaining the experience which will prepare them for these high-level awards.

There are often opportunities to take part in major expeditions overseas. In recent years Sea Cadets have been involved in a joint-service Cadet expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and a ski trek to the North Pole with the Royal Marines.