Sea Cadets
For young people aged 10–18
Whether at sea or on land, Sea Cadets offers young people across the UK amazing opportunities for personal development - by learning new skills and working in teams, we offer an environment where young people find new confidence and inspiration. Today, 14,000 young people based in 400 units in towns, cities and ports across the UK are challenging themselves and developing new skills, supported by 9,000 volunteers.
With Sea Cadets, you'll experience the most exhilarating and unique challenges – whether it's hoisting the sail of a yacht, racing down a river in a kayak or mountain biking down twisty trails. You could even take on Royal Marines Cadet training.
Most Sea Cadet courses are recognised by leading UK bodies such as the RYA, British Canoe Union and Duke of Edinburgh, which means you're working towards accredited qualifications. So, in short, you have fun, learn loads and end up with some valuable experience.
What we do
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
- Powerboating
- Rowing
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Drill, piping and music
- Catering
- First aid training
- Outdoor adventure training
- Residential camps
- Overseas opportunities
- Leadership and life skills
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Volunteer with Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets needs people who are happy to roll up their sleeves, get involved, and make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today's world and their communities. You can also gain excellent nationally recognised training qualifications along the way!
There are a range of different roles to choose from including water sports instructor, unit instructor and unit management team. Whatever your experience and skills, they could be utilised to help young people flourish – photography, marketing, football coaching, IT, social media, finance, driving. The sky's the limit.
Sea Cadets isn't just a place where you learn. My confidence has increased so much and I've gained loads of new skills which will come in really useful later in life. The best thing about Sea Cadets is meeting new people whilst you're getting all this experience.
Ready to find out more about Sea Cadets?