The Sea Cadets

The Sea Cadets aims to provide young people aged 12 - 18 with an environment in which they can choose what they learn from a wide range of stimulating subjects and have fun while doing so.

The Cadets start with the basic syllabus learning about life skills and general knowledge that will help them progress in other areas including the history and the traditions of the Sea Cadets and the Royal Navy.

Topics that Cadets can expect to learn in their Unit during their basic training include:

Parade training

Fire prevention

Ship's routine

Basic seamanship and boatwork

Physical training

First Aid

Safety within the Unit

A wide variety of other subjects are also available, both on the water and on dry land. All Cadets learn about the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and other sea services. Courses are available in anything from rock climbing and shooting, through IT and communications to music and cook/steward. While some subjects are taught in the local Units, others involve courses at our training centres, which can be found all over the country.

Sea Cadets can also work towards qualifications in a variety of physical and practical subjects including:

Swimming

Climbing and abseiling

Diving

Meteorology

Marksmanship

Music

If the Cadet is keen, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. Most offshore training can be credited towards maritime qualifications including, once cadets are 18 years old, the coveted Yachtmaster award.

If you're aged 12-18 and like the look of the activities we have to offer, we'd love to meet you.


CLICK HERE to find your local unit and get in touch.