Wolverhampton Sea Cadets

Courses, courses, boats and courses!

Lots to keep you busy!

Email for more info/to book!

If you are interested speak to the unit training officer it’s a great opportunity to go offshore.

Very well done to all the effort and teamwork our cadets showed this weekend at the South West Area Drill Competition!

It was a huge effort to commit to so much training and preparation for the competition in such a small amount of time and you did your unit so proud!!

PO(SCC) Chloe Bennett
First Lieutenant

After a great effort from all our teams, the coach has now left HMS Raleigh and our cadets and volunteers are on their way home.

Whilst no placed positions in the competition categories, we are very proud of all our cadets effort, teamwork and conduct throughout the weekend.

A huge thank you to all instructors for their support in the training and preperation for the cadets and to the volunteers/ unit supporters in the logistics and enabling a great cadet experience.

Very proud DO!

Lt Cdr (SCC) Craig Girling-Jones RNR
District Officer

Due to weather conditions it has been decided to close the unit this evening to all personnel for safety.

Can all drill team cadets make sure they remember to bring their belt and anklets on Friday evening pick up as we have not been told the Area Drill competition has been postponed.

Regards
PO (SCC) Fowler
Unit Training Officer

Call to cadets attending Area Drill comp

Please bring your anklets and belts to the unit Thursday night.

This is a must please.

If anyone has any queries about the Friday pick up please email us

Regards

PO (SCC) Scoullar

It is with great pleasure to confirm that as of this afternoon I have been officially appointed as Commanding Officer of Wolverhampton Sea Cadets. This is temporary arrangement until a permanent replacement can be found however I will do my utmost to ensure that the unit continues with its high standards and it’s offerings to the Cadets.

On a personal note I have Known Matt for a number of years and have had the pleasure of working with him on a number of occasions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his efforts and dedication to the unit and the Staff and Cadets at Wolverhampton and for leaving me a unit that it is in good shape. I wish him well for the future and whatever that brings.

Lt(SCC) Dave White RNR

Tonight Wolverhampton Sea Cadets bids fairwell to our Officer in Charge Petty Officer (SCC) Matthew White.

After three years in command and a further two years as First Lieutenant PO White leaves the unit with a Capain's Commendation, four consecutive Burgees, the formation of our first ever Royal Marines Cadets Detachment, a second Junior Sea Cadet Section, almost double the number of cadets and work well underway to refurbish our existing building.

PO White had this to say,

"As you know I completed my own cadet journey at Wallsend Unit, in Northern Area. But it has been my time as an adult volunteer at Wolverhampton that I will look on most fondly and indeed TS Newfoundland has become and will always remain my home Unit.

It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as your Officer in Charge, HMS Newfoundland prided herself on her unofficial motto of "the best ship in the BPF" and I have absolutely no doubt that with continued hard work and dedication TS Newfoundland will soon be recognised as the best ship in the Sea Cadet Corps."

We would like to take this opportunity to publically thank PO White for his time, effort and commitment during the course of duties and wish him all the very best with his future endeavours and transfer to TS Vanguard.

Lieutenant (SCC) D White RNR will now assume to post of Commanding Officer of the Unit until such time as a permanent successor can be appointed.

Notice to adults

From Deputy Offshore Commander:
I just wanted to highlight an opportunity that might have been lost within the detail of the Offshore Poster.
P37 – is a CFAV only voyage – split down into two 2.5 day mini voyages to allow adults to understand the experience of sail training and get a good run ashore somewhere different, but without taking up yet another week. This is a trial as we use to offer a whole week, but struggled to fill a week’s programme on the power vessels for adults.
At the moment, the two min-voyages are significantly under subscribed. Travel is covered, but pay is not.
Voyages are live on Westminster now for bookings.
P37A - (Plymouth-Plymouth) CFAV Course from Sat 09-Sep-2023 to Tues 12-Sep-2023
8 x Spare Berths
P37B (Plymouth-Penzance) CFAV Course from Tues 12-Sep-2023 to Fri 15-Sep-2023
13x Spare Berths
This is a great opportunity for Adults to have a go on one of the Ships. I've booked for the Plymouth - Penzance voyage, Ray M.

Remember cadets, tonight is a make and mend session so remember your parade boots and numbers to work in this evening!

Photos from Mercia District Sea Cadets's post

Photos from South West Area - Senior Staff Officer's post

Well done to the cadets who formed the Colour Party team today and thank you to Cdt YM and Mrs M for your support and assistance and thanks to PO Scoullar for training the team.

Next stop Area Armed Guard! And more Haribo!

PO (SCC) Fowler
Unit Training Officer

Photos from Mercia District Sea Cadets's post

BZ to our Colour Party who came third at this years drill competition!

BZ Team! 🥉

Cadets be advised! There are still spaces available on offshore voyages this year! But spaces do not last long!

Speak to staff tomorrow or get your parents or guardian to email us!

Whilst members of our Detachment competed in their own competition our Officer in Charge was down at HMS Raleigh supporting Devon and Cornwall Districts

Do you want to go offshore? ⛵

Books for April, May and June are open!

Express your interest on the portal: https://activities.sea-cadets.org/search/offshore/

To see the full schedule of voyages, see the T&A: https://www.sccheadquarters.com/offshore

Contact your unit to book on.

READY, AYE, READY!

London Area Sea Cadets
Southern Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area
Eastern Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets North West Area
South West Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets Offshore

5 months after our first Royal Marines Cadets joined the unit our detachment joined with to form the RMC Guard for the 1 Troop Drill Competition and came away with 2nd place!

Hoofing effort Royal! 🥈

The process for paying for Area courses will change in on February 13th.

Courses will close 5 weeks before the course start date, with Next of Kin being sent a link to pay electronically at the point the cadet is accepted.

Payment must be received by the payment date (at least 2 weeks before the course starts). Any places not paid for will go to Reserves and must be paid for within 1 week of course start date.

The booking process is still the same. You can express your interest on the Portal and your Unit will book you on if they approve.

Note that the process will be across the Corps - Offshore/National have started and District will begin in March.

Photos from Sea Cadets's post

Are you doing Gold or Silver DofE?

Did you know you can complete your expedition offshore, on the yachts (TS Sir Stelios and TS City of London)?

The aim of this specific DofE sailing expedition is to provide an opportunity for cadets to complete the expedition element of their Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The two-week voyage will combine elements of training and learning about the vessel whilst conducting the practice phase of the expedition (1st week) and make plans and preparation for the qualifying expedition (2nd week).

Priority will be given to those aged between 15-18 year’s of age and who are registered as Duke of Edinburgh Scheme entrants.

Ideally participants should have completed the Day Skipper Theory course before the start of the voyage.

Date📆 and WM Pin:
14-27/10/2023: WM: Y42/Y43/23/908491

To book on, contact your command team, or express your interest on the portal.

READY, AYE, READY!

London Area Sea Cadets
Southern Area Sea Cadets
Eastern Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area
Sea Cadets North West Area
South West Area Sea Cadets

Fair winds and calm seas Sir

❗❗ Careers Awareness Webinar❗❗
Interested in a career in the Royal Navy, maybe in the Submarine Service?
Join us, and the Royal Navy to find out about life in the Navy, and the opportunities that it can provide for you!
WM: NATV/23/924733
Wednesday 22nd February 2023 from 1900-2000hrs

Speak to your command team, or express your interest on the portal.

READY, AYE, READY!


London Area Sea Cadets
Southern Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area
Eastern Area Sea Cadets
South West Area Sea Cadets
North West Area Services

Bravo Zulu to Cadet Kwame!

Today we received the news that cadet Kwame has been successful in applying for a position on the National Cadet Voice Team. Kwame will be one of two representatives responsible for the whole of South West  Area along with the First Sea Lord's Cadet.

There was a strong pool of applications submitted and Kwame was selected as a cadet who wanted to help others, make positive changes, include everyone, and work with other as a part of a team.

Wolverhampton Sea Cadets is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Sgt (SCC) W Perry as our new Detachment Commander.

Joining us from Walsall Unit Sgt Perry brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to help drive our new RMCD forward.

We would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank our outgoing DC Lt (SCC) R Godfrey RMR for all of his hard work and dedication in setting up our Detachment and creating a strong foundation for it to thrive. We also wish him all the best for his future endeavours as DC of TS Sutton Coldfield.

Interested in going Offshore?

Bookings are now open for the September & October 2023 voyages!

Bursaries are available - express your interest on the Portal or speak to your Unit Command Team now!

*** Bookings for this period close on 19th Feb ***

The final voyages for 2023 (November) will open on 4th March 2023 and close on 19th March 2023

Avonmouth Sea Cadets
City of Bath Sea Cadets
Bristol Adventure Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets
Bristol Knowle Sea Cadets
Chippenham Sea Cadets
T.S. Audacious Swindon & Royal Wootton Bassett SCC
Sea Cadets Thornbury & District
Trowbridge Sea Cadets
Weston Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets.

Photos from Mercia District Sea Cadets's post

Are you interested on going offshore?
Booking opens for September and October voyages on Saturday (04/02/2023)!

A voyage is a week away, spending time with other cadets from around the country, where you learn about life at sea.
You must be between 12 on the day of joining and under the age of 18 on the end date to go on the power vessels (TS Jack Petchey and TS John Jerwood)
You must be 13.5 on on the day of joining and under the age of 18 on the end date to go on the sail vessels (Yachts and TS Royalist)

Places are limited so don't miss out!
Cost to cadets is £365. Grants are available.

Express your interest on the portal, or speak to your command team to book on.


Sea Cadets Offshore
London Area Sea Cadets
Southern Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area
Eastern Area Sea Cadets
South West Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets North West Area

Captain Sea Cadets is delighted to approve the Appointment of Maj (SCC) James Sandilands RMR as Royal Marines Cadets Senior Staff Officer.

Maj Sandilands is therefore also promoted to Lt Col (SCC) RMR and will continue to provide excellent leadership and direction in shaping the future of our Corps.

Congratulations

From Yankee Company

Captain Sea Cadets is delighted to approve the Appointment of Maj (SCC) James Sandilands RMR as Royal Marines Cadets Senior Staff Officer.

Maj Sandilands is therefore also promoted to Lt Col (SCC) RMR and will continue to provide excellent leadership and direction in shaping the future of our Corps.

Congratulations Sir!

Sea Cadets
Volunteer Cadet Corps
Royal Marines

The District has officially departed and currently en-route to compete in the South West Area Football Competition!

Wishing you all a safe journey and a great weekend!

More updates to follow ⚽️

Another month means another Ceremonial Divisions!

Bravo Zulu to all of cadets and volunteers for their hard work already this year!

Thank you to our Assistant District Officer for coming to present the awards and our Burgee for 2022!

Photos from Wolverhampton Sea Cadets's post

I am pleased to inform you that Wolverhampton Sea Cadets has once again been award a Burgee for 2022!

The Burgee is only awarded to the most successful Sea Cadet Units and with another for 2022 this takes us to a fourth consecutive award.

Bravo Zulu to all of our cadets and volunteers, this could not be achieved without your hard work and dedication.

Do you want to gain your intermediate Marine Engineering?
SCTC Excellent are holding some courses where you can improve your Marine Engineering skills.

Some upcoming dates 📆and WM Pins:
02-07/04/2023: WM: EXC/PAG/23/925659
22-27/10/2023: WM:EXC/PAG/23/925667

To book on, speak to your command team, or express your interest on the portal.
READY, AYE, READY!

London Area Sea Cadets
Southern Area Sea Cadets
Eastern Area Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets Northern Area
Sea Cadets North West Area
South West Area Sea Cadets

Sea Cadet Portal.
Can all our cadets check that they have registered on the Sea cadet portal? The method of booking on for courses is changing and access to the portal will be needed.
Thanks

Photos from South West Area - Senior Staff Officer's post

Photos from Mercia District Sea Cadets's post