⭐Congratulations to our three hugely talented finalists in yesterday’s prestigious Cadet Vocational College Westminster Awards ceremony at the House of Lords. Petty Officer Cadets David (Southampton Unit), Eva-Stefania (City of Liverpool) and Philippa (Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge) all enjoyed a fantastic day as guests of Cadet Vocational College Chair Lord Lingfield, having excelled against tough competition from across the UK’s cadet forces to reach the final 15. 👐 All three had impressed during the Award’s summer expedition to Cornwall, where they volunteered for charities including the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Surfers Against Sewage. So it was great to see them all receive their ILM Level 3 certificates in Leadership and Management 🎖️in front of guests including our CEO Martin Coles CBE, and the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan MP, along with the National Staff Officer Vocational Qualifications and some very proud parents and COs. Most impressively of all, Eva-Stefania was presented with the ILM Achievement Award – a truly exceptional achievement! BZ to all our finalists for being such great ambassadors for Sea Cadets and showing an inspirational commitment to vocational learning! 🏆 #SeaCadetsUK

Yesterday's National Combined Regatta at the Excel Centre exhibited a spectacular showcase of skill, teamwork and determination. 🏆🛶 The highly anticipated event brought together nearly 500 cadets from various corners of the country, accompanied by over 150 dedicated volunteers, creating an unforgettable spectacle of boat-handling, rowing, and paddle sports. 🚣‍♀️🌊 BZ all! 🏅 #SeaCadetsUK #SeaCadetFamily #LifeatSeaCadets @excellondon

This year's On The Water project has ended and we're thrilled to reflect on a successful project empowering young individuals in Birmingham and London to step out of their comfort zones and embrace the thrill of water sports. 🚣‍♀️ From conquering kayaks to mastering sailboats, it's been a journey of confidence, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories! ⛵ #SeaCadetsUK #onthewater @midlandsboatstation @royaldocksbs

🎉 Happy Birthday to our remarkable Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, HRH The Princess Royal! 🎂 Thank you for your unwavering dedication and support as we continue to empower young lives through the Sea Cadets Experience.🌟 @theroyalfamily #SeaCadetsUK #RoyalFamily #PrincessRoyal #seacadetfamily

🚣‍♂️ Sea Cadets On The Water Programme for 2023! 🚣‍♀️ Our On The Water Programme for 2023 is well underway, and we couldn't have done it without the tremendous support of our funders! A big thank you to @stelios_foundation, @capitaplc, @trinityhouseuk, Gosling Foundation and others for making this incredible opportunity possible for 1,200 children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. 🌊 Running until 25 August in Birmingham and London, On The Water will provide hundreds of young adventurers, aged 9-14, with a chance to experience the thrill of water sports including sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and canoeing for free 🌊 📸 @nathanielrosa #SeaCadetsUK #onthewater @midlandsboatstation @royaldocksbs

All hands on deck, including the PM's! Grateful for his hands-on assistance in repainting our Dartford Unit this morning. Our ship, TS Anson, shines brighter than ever. #SeaCadets #Dartford @rishisunakmp

We're thrilled to unveil the sizzling-hot, summer edition of The Sea Cadet Magazine! 🌞📰 🌊 Dive into Adventure: This edition takes you on a journey across the UK. You can read our digital magazine online #linkinbio #SeaCadetsUK #SeaCadetFamily #LifeatSeaCadets

🌊 Proud moments at Sea Cadets! 🌟 Some 600 cadets and volunteers from South West Area represented us at four incredible events in Bristol! BZ! From a historic dedication ceremony to an action-packed rowing regatta, our young talents shone bright! 🚣‍♂️🏅 Grateful for the support of dignitaries and the unwavering dedication of our volunteers. 🙌 #SeaCadetsUK #SeaCadetFamily #LifeatSeaCadets Read more about what they got up to on the news page on our website #linkinbio

A platoon of sea cadets had the elite honour of joining other Cadet Forces at the Belgian Cenotaph Parade in Whitehall, London today! A unique symbol of friendship between our two countries after the First World War, the parade includes Belgian regular and reserve forces as well as veterans and cadet representatives from both nations. This annual tradition dates back to 1934 when King George V granted express permission for Belgium to host a yearly parade at the Cenotaph War Memorial. Did you know that Belgium is the only nation allowed to parade its troops in uniform and bear arms in central London? #SeaCadetsUK #SeaCadetFamily #LifeatSeaCadets @twickenham_sea_cadets

Groundbreaking news! Today we celebrated an exciting milestone in our Midlands Boat Station construction project. 👷 Hard hats on and shovels at the ready, our CEO Martin Coles CBE, Councillor Sir Albert Bore, cadets and volunteers from Birmingham Vernon Unit and across Mercia District met at the 'ground-breaking' ceremony, a custom that marks the first official day of construction. Head to our website for all the latest updates on the building journey! #linkinbio #seacadetsuk

BZ to all that took part in the Junior Leaders’ Field Gun competition at HMS Collingwood! Sea Cadets making it to the 'Plate 1 Final', keeping their runs clean and complete. 🙂 Youth aged over 16 from various backgrounds teamed up to master the art of field gun assembly and racing. Competitors embody today's Royal Navy values to train hard and vie for the fastest, penalty-free run. This unique challenge promotes teamwork in a unique setting. Cadets from across the country are eligible to apply for this strictly regulated activity as it is the only field gun training permitted within Sea Cadets. Well done to all teams, including HMS Collingwood’s Victory Squadron, the Royal Engineers, the Royal Artillery and others! #FieldGunCompetition #JuniorLeaders #RoyalNavy #Seacadetsuk

Our cadets are passionate about protecting the environment, which is why we've launched two new tools to help them take action on carbon emissions! 👣🌍 The ClimateHero Carbon Calculator allows cadets to check their personal carbon footprint and follow tips to reduce it. Meanwhile, our Sea Cadets Calculator is designed to help cadets work with our volunteers to minimise the carbon impact of our 401 units across the UK. Both calculators are supported by a new training session on Programmes Online! #linkinbio We'd love to hear from cadets and volunteers who have already been inspired by our calculators, share your stories below. 🍃♻️🏞️💚 #environment #SeaCadetsUK #SeaCadetFamily #LifeatSeaCadets #linkinbio