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With the experience of the Sea Cadets under their belts many ex-Cadets Trafalgar Day Parade in London’s Trafalgar Square to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson’s death at the battle of Trafalgar There are opportunities for foreign travel too. The Corps is a leading light in the International Sea Cadet Association forging nautical links with nations around the world from South Africa and Australia to Bermuda Canada and the United States of America Today the Sea Cadets have come a long way from those early days in the seaport back streets when orphans of the war first donned the blue uniform. Now the Corps continues to offer unrivalled opportunities for young people aged between 10 and 18 years despite the competing attractions of the "youth leisure industry" Why do young people join the Sea Cadets? Because they want to do something worthwhile - Because they want to belong to the best youth movement around - Because they want to invest in their own community and make the most of what the new millennium may bring - Because they want to meet the challenge of the future with the motto – Ready Aye Ready WHAT WE AIM TO DO Give you the best fun you’ve ever had – with a serious side too. Along the way we’ll teach you life skills from cookery to computers engineering navigation and the art of seamanship. TRAINING – GET FIT THE FUN WAY Fit for life. There are sports and outdoor activities to get involved in and you will be able to impress your friends with newfound skills make new shipmates and put your talent to the test. And there are plenty of opportunities to get away from it all by taking a trip on a real Royal Navy warship sail before the mast aboard the Sea Cadet’s square rigged flagship TS Royalist or fly in a Navy helicopter. THERE’S LOADS TO DO – THE CHOICE IS YOURS When you drop in at your Blackburn Unit you’ll find lots of friendly faces waiting to welcome you aboard. The officers and instructors are all highly trained to make sure you enjoy every aspect of Sea Cadet life – a cut above the local youth club. If you like what you see and you’re aged 12-18 you can join as a Cadet and start learning the Navy way of life earning promotion up to Cadet Petty Officer really the tops! So if you’re bored with computer games and TV why not try a taste of the real thing. Don’t miss out on a chance to make the most of your quality time – get a bit of the action. Want to know more? Then see the Contact Us section and GET IN TOUCH!Welcome to Blackburn Sea Cadets History of name Mohawk The name Mohawk comes from our first affiliated ship HMS Mohawk when our Unit was formed in 1961 HMS Mohawk was decommissioned in 1983 our next ship was HMS Brave she was decommissioned in 1999 since then we do not have a adopted ship. The name Mohawk lives on onboard the USCGC Mohawk she operates in the Florida Keys. Sea Cadets have been in exsistens since 1961 we have had 6 Units in our time we have been at our present Unit for the last 15 years at the present time we have 40 members in the Unit. Sea Cadets After undergoing new entry training young Sea Cadets are issued with their uniform this is based on the Royal Naval uniform of today. From this point on the cadets strive to attain promotion (the Sea Cadet Corps has adopted the Royal Naval rank structure) this is achieved by earning points. To earn these points follows and completes a training syllabus in the cadet specialisations and proficiencies these include Writer/Stores Electrical engineering Cook/Steward Sailing Canoeing Seamanship Shooting Music Piping others. The cadets can not only learn these and other subjects with the unit but also have the opportunity to visit regular Naval ships and establishments to undergo advanced training. Marine Cadet Detachment Initial training within the Marine Cadet Corps teaches the cadet the background and the history of the regular Royal Marine service and its structure. Once this initial training has been completed the cadet then progresses to the next level of training which consists of basic map reading field craft and weapons training furthering their knowledge to a higher level and thus gaining promotion (the Marine Cadets have adopted the Royal Marines rank structure). Similar to the Sea Cadets the Marine Cadets also have the opportunity to follow specialisations and visit regular Naval and Royal Marine establishments to undergo advanced training. Junior Cadet Section The Junior Cadet Section is made up from younger youths aged from 10 to 12 years. They do not wear a Naval type uniform but instead wear a sweatshirt and baseball cap embellished with the Sea Cadet Corps badge. The Juniors training is light hearted and fun it consists of learning about Naval traditions and customs as well as the playing of sport and games. Once the Junior Cadet reaches the age of 12 years he or she is automatically transferred into the Sea Cadet Corps and becomes part of the ships company. Cadet Recruitment The Unit at the present time is recruiting for new members for the Sea Cadet and Marine Cadets if you are interested why not pay us a visit on one of our Parade Nights for further details go to our “Contact Us” page. Staff Recruitment The Unit at the present is look-in for new staff members no previous military training is needed but this would be an advantage Commitment to two evenings a week with some weekends and annual camp would be expected. For an informal chat please contact the Commanding Officer. Information for Parents Parental Consent Your child will never attend a day/weekend/week activity without you prior written consent. Supervision The Sea Cadet Corps imposes very high standards on it's staff members to ensure that any supervisor has the correct qualification for the activity. Cadets will always be issued with the relevant safety equipment (such as lifejackets) before an activity commences. Special Needs Blackburn Unit will do it's very best to accommodate any children with special needs. Please speak to the Commanding Officer if you have a child that requires special attention. How can I help ? We have an active Parents and Supporters Committee who will raise money for the Cadets needs. New members are always more than welcome if you can only help with one event we would be most grateful . For more information please contact or come and see the Sea cadets from units around the country were aboard the Royal Navy's flagship HMS ARK ROYAL when she sailed into London for a spectacular curtain raiser to boost the profile of the UK's oldest maritime youth movement. The Royal Navy generously provided the aircraft carrier as the venue for a three day event on the River Thames at Greenwich which included a visit from HRH The Princess Royal accompanied by the First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West and the Lord Mayor of London. Crowds gathered to watch as ARK ROYAL arrived from her Portsmouth base to pass through the Thames barrier to reach her mooring at Greenwich - her first visit to the capital in recent years. Cadet contingents from the nation's 400 Sea Cadet Units joined the crew of The Ark for the historic voyage. During the three day visit the cadets on board were joined by official guests and the volunteers who are the backbone of the Sea Cadet Corps. Made possible by generous private support the event was designed to re-launch the Sea Cadets and their national charity The Sea Cadet Association to expand the movement and provide wider opportunities and better facilities for more youngsters. One highlight of the visit was the award of the Canada Trophy - presented annually to the unit which achieves the highest standard of all-round efficiency during the past year. The Lord Mayor of London presented the trophy to the Sutton Coldfield Unit who emerged victors in a closely fought contest for the top award. Commanding Officer Lieutenant Gary Truelove and his team of cadets received the Trophy during an award ceremony aboard Ark Royal. The six short listed finalists for this year were Greenock (Northern Area) Scarborough (Eastern Area) Tameside (North West Area) Sutton Coldfield (South West Area) Medway Towns (Southern Area) and City of London (London Area). "Sutton Coldfield fully deserved its winning position but all six finalists are winners in their own right " said Commodore Roger Parker Commodore of the Sea Cadets. "They have all won their Stephenson Trophy as best unit in their Area and that in itself is a tremendous achievement." Runners up Tameside received the Thomas Gray Memorial Trophy and Medway Towns was presented with the Commodore's Trophy. The Canada Trophy was presented by the Navy League of Canada in 1947 to commemorate the first post WW11 visit by Canadian sea cadets to he UK and the close relationship between the two parent services during the war. Trafalgar Tribute to finest hour at sea. You are part of the great Naval family - Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral James Burnell-Nugent told sea cadets at their annual Trafalgar Day Parade. "In times like these when danger threatens our daily lives we draw upon the strength of the family to keep us safe. "And nowhere is that bond stronger than in the Royal Navy bolstered by enduring traditions which have made this country great. "From the men and women currently serving in our Senior Service and the veterans who sailed under the White Ensign to the next generation gathered here in Trafalgar Square wearing naval uniform with youthful pride we are a strong and resourceful family ready and willing to meet any challenge." Three thousand visitors flocked to Trafalgar Square to watch the time honoured naval spectacle as 500 cadets from units throughout the country went through their paces to mark Britain's finest hour at sea. Reinforcing his image boosting message to the Navy to wear uniform in public whenever appropriate Admiral Burnell-Nugent stressed the value of family ties after reviewing the parade and praising the cadets for their contribution to the community. The parade included a service of commemoration at the foot of Nelson's column marking the 198th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar during which Admiral Nelson was mortally wounded. A victory at sea which has been the hallmark of the Royal Navy down the ages and has inspired generations of seafarers. SEA DUTY All hands on deck for a day of adventure on the high seas with the RNLI's finest. That was the story for a 20 strong crew of City of London sea cadets when they set out from Lymington aboard the Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) lifeboat. In no time they were learning the split-second "sea shall not have them" drill as the lifeboat and a Coastguard helo simulated rescue missions. Back on shore the cadets made a special presentation to their new shipmate Lymington's Mayor Cllr Jane Clarke who sailed with them ROCKET RIDE Sea Cadets marked a new milestone in Naval aviation with a reach-for-the-sky extravaganza at the Royal International Air Tattoo. First into the cockpit were intrepid Marine cadets getting to grips with a Gazelle helicopter just back from search and destroy missions in Iraq. Then it was time for that heavy metal moment and a peek at the awesome weaponry of the mighty Apache gunship with 673 Squadron air ace S Sgt Stewart Pierce... And on to the Sea Harrier before taking a break aboard a Chinook troop carrier where Flt Lt "Jellers" Jardine told the young fliers that he felt at home with the Navy after two and a half months aboard Ark Royal on Gulf War combat duty. Cadets from South West Area units were making the most of the three-day air show at RAF Fairford adding youth appeal to the RN display. UP PERISCOPE HORATIO! Hornblower met Das Boot when the sea cadet road show rolled into Somerset. For the shiver-me-timbers age of sail came alongside the hi-tec time of submarine warfare in a back to the future pageant at the Royal Bath & West Show. Sea cadet submariners rubbed shoulders with matelotes of yesteryear to give visitors to the top Westcountry event a taste of life on (and under) the ocean wave. First up was Lt Cdr Dan Hillman's lovingly created replica of a cannon toting sailing brig from the jaunty days of rope and canvas with hands on tuition on the intricate art of square rigging from the maestro himself. Berthed astern of the poop deck was something altogether more sinister - the sea cadet sub-bus a veteran London Routemaster decked out as a submarine with state of the art periscope sonar and hydroplane simulators creating an onboard dive-dive-dive experience of "The Boat." As thousands flocked to the four day show cadet teams performed field gun hornpipe and cutlass displays in the main arena just to prove the point - Sea Cadets make it so! BIG ZEE PLEA Sea cadets have launched an "all hands to the pump" campaign to bail out beleaguered shipmates in Zimbabwe When the call came from TS Matabele struggling to stay afloat in the strife torn African nation units around the country went into action to raise a rescue fund. And in no time the appeal topped over £1500 and much needed financial support was winging its way to the Big Zee. The plea for help came from Lt Cdr (ZSCC) Peter Rollason struggling to keep his crew intact in the face of roaring 200% inflation and major shortages of food and fuel. Yet despite the trials and tribulations of everyday life the indomitable sea cadet spirit lives on with over 30 cadets keeping the flag flying - Navy style. Said Peter: "We are just so grateful for the UK appeal. Until help arrived we were running on empty - now morale is high once more and our cadets are enthusiastic as ever." The appeal is still in full swing so if you would like to help TS Matabele make it against all the odds dig deep and send a donation to "Zimbabwe Sea Cadet Appeal" at Sea Cadet Headquarters 202 Lambeth Road London SE1 7J Space Cadets Awesome - that was how recruiters described the power of the Internet to swell the ranks of sea cadet units. For the Corps is beating that legendary Navy recruiter Andrew Miller at his own game - with a cyberspace press gang. Latest figures show that since the website was launched two thousand budding young sailors have responded to the fast track feedback to join their local units. Commented social scientist at the University of Hertfordshire Dr Barbara Scott author of the Corp's Social Survey report: "The power of the internet to reach young people is awesome - and a winner in attracting new blood." Alpha - bravo! In the blink of an eye Bristol's "green machine" has shown the world - the best is in the West. As Royal Marines hold the line in Basra the newly minted Alpha Company fought off tough opposition of their own to win the title of top Marine Cadet Detachment. Formed only two years ago the junior commandos proved they have the same fighting spirit as their mentors in the annual contest for the coveted Gibraltar Cup - awarded to the best Detachment in the country. And the proud moment came when Bristol Adventure's Alpha Company received the Cup from the hands of Brigadier Pounds Commandant of The Royal Marines Training Centre. With true military precision Alpha Co outflanked teams from Wallasey Folkstone Sheffield and London (Haringay) to prove that West is Best and add the top trophy to their list of credits which include National Drill and March and Shoot awards. Lock and load for The Green Machine TIME TO TURN TERROR TIDE Sea Cadets have won high praise from voice of the Navy - with a "badge of honour" tribute In a hard hitting editorial the Navy's own newspaper Navy News echoes the call from First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West for veterans to wear their uniform in public whenever appropriate adding: "The terrorists who currently pose the biggest threat to our way of life and well-being come from countries where those who wear uniform in their streets are identified as oppressors. In this one the Sea Cadets - and all other cadet and ex service organisations - remind us that it is a badge of honour." Navy News says: "It is a sad fact that in recent years the threat of terrorism and mindless attacks by hooligans have combined to remove much of the uniformed presence from the public eye so that the sight of a sailor in rig is now a rarity even on the streets of our Naval ports. "in the present situation it might seem unwise to advertise ourselves in this way - but perhaps now more than ever uniform should be seen to be worn." Supporting Admiral West's appeal to veterans to don their uniforms Navy News notes that in so many neighbourhoods it is the sea cadets who fly the flag for the Senior Service. "In some parts of that community particularly in some of our grimmer inner cities it takes a particular sort of courage for young people - particularly adolescents who are naturally hyper-sensitive to any sort of criticism from their peer group - to parade in public in uniform. "But still they do performing voluntary community work or adding the cachet of a military presence to countless civic functions up and down the country in areas where it might otherwise be impossible to provide one. So while they also in Admiral West's words benefit themselves from the opportunity to 'navigate the often stormy waters of todays uncertain society' they allow soeciety at large to benefit from their presence too." Band of Brothers in echoes from The Gulf They were the eyes and ears of the Fleet in time of war. Now as the Royal Navy goes into action once again on the global stage their story can be told. In the darkest days of WWII sea cadets from units around the country volunteered to plug the gap in the thin blue line. Boys - ten thousand teenage cadets who took crash communication courses aboard the wooden hulled TS Bounty to keep the fighting Fleet afloat. Just weeks later they were aboard warships in the thick of the action bolstering battle weary crews to defeat the fiercest foe the world has ever known. Desperate for signalmen and telegraphists The Admiralty turned to The Sea Cadet Corp for help and the Navy League launched The Bounty Scheme calling on the Corp's 50 000 cadets to help defend the nation Cadets like "Sparks" Bert Snow from Rainham Essex who found himself behind enemy lines aboard a hastily converted mail packet off Burma mother ship to a fleet of fast patrol boats making hit and run raids on Japanese forces. "My cadet training held me in good stead when the going got tough " said Bert. "I was often the only "sparks" on board and when the skipper turned to me I felt really proud to be a Bounty Boy." Offshore sailing Shooting Canoeing Swimming Dinghy sailing Windsurfing Scuba diving Power boating Adventure training Parade training Communications Meteorology Marine engineering Football Volleyball Netball Seamanship Cook/Steward Marine Cadets are an integral part of the Sea Cadet Corps. Their training is designed as an introduction to life as a Royal Marine although cadets are not expected to join the Royal Marines or any other service when they are old enough the ethos remains the same. Team work self motivation and a sense of pride As a Marine Cadet you will learn how to live in field conditions use map and compass camouflage and concealment section battle drills use the latest weaponry and so on. You can also try your hand at any of the Sea Cadet activities such as Sailing Power boating Engineering we also have Sub Aqua Diving Section. Interested ? To join the Marine cadets you must be aged between 13 and 17 and be able to Parade Two nights a week. Training is both physically and mentally demanding you will be expected pass our fitness and skill's test's before passing out as a Marine Cadet. How much does does it cost then
