Campbeltown Sea Cadets

Campbeltown Sea Cadets We are Campbeltown Sea Cadets and part of the UK's oldest nautical youth charity. Parade night: Monday 1845-2100 Campbeltown Sea Cadet Unit was formed in 1955.

The cadets originally met in the boat shed at Quarry Green but now parades in the Cadet Hall at Hazelburn. During the Spring and Summer months cadets enjoy a wide range of boating activities. The Unit has a small fleet of boats and cadets learn how to row either as an individual or as a member of a rowing crew. Power boating and sailing are also offered. Cadets can take part in a wide range of co

urses to learn more about waterborne activities. Winter months are spent on cadet advancement and specialised training.

Cadets Success at DAfT (District Afloat Training)! 🚣⚓Three cadets from Campbeltown made the long journey to Inverness to...
16/06/2026

Cadets Success at DAfT (District Afloat Training)! 🚣⚓

Three cadets from Campbeltown made the long journey to Inverness to take part in the Highland District DAfT weekend, and all three came home with well-earned qualifications.

👏 AC Tyler – BC Paddle Explore
👏 AC Grace – BC Paddle Explore
👏 Cdt Taylor – RYA Powerboat Level 1

A fantastic achievement for everyone involved and a great reward for all their hard work and commitment.

BZ (Bravo Zulu) to all three cadets – well done! 👏⚓

Intrested in joining us contact this page or
[email protected]
For more info !

A couple of photos from last night's rowing session. It might not have been as sun-kissed as some of our recent evenings...
16/06/2026

A couple of photos from last night's rowing session. It might not have been as sun-kissed as some of our recent evenings, but there was still some great rowing and plenty of smiles all round. Well done to everyone who took part!

National Drowning Prevention Week – As part of National Drowning Prevention Week taking place 13 to 20 June 2026, it is ...
12/06/2026

National Drowning Prevention Week – As part of National Drowning Prevention Week taking place 13 to 20 June 2026, it is important that we reinforce consistent, water safety and life-saving messages with all cadets.

Inspired by Volunteers' Week?After a successful **Volunteers' Week**, you may have been thinking about giving volunteeri...
08/06/2026

Inspired by Volunteers' Week?

After a successful **Volunteers' Week**, you may have been thinking about giving volunteering a try. If so, we'd love to hear from you at Campbeltown Sea Cadets.

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available, from **Unit Staff** working directly with our cadets to roles on our **Unit Management Team** supporting the running of the unit behind the scenes.

Every role is important, and every volunteer makes a difference. Whether you can offer a few hours a week or have specific skills and experience to share, there's a place for you in our team.

If you'd like to find out more about how you can get involved, please get in touch. Your support could help us continue providing amazing opportunities for young people in our community.

Contact
[email protected] for more details



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On the 6th of June 1944, on the beaches of Normandy, France, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the invasion of ...
06/06/2026

On the 6th of June 1944, on the beaches of Normandy, France, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the invasion of occupied Europe during the Second World War.

The combined naval forces of the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and United States Navy, took part in the operation, supporting the landings across the five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword.

The operation marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe.

At Campbeltown Sea Cadets, we remember all those who took part and those who lost their lives.

For their day on the beach, let us have ours.

Lest we forget. ⚓

06/06/2026

Today we remember the men and women involved in the great crusade and the largest amphibious operation in history.

Crew of HMS Dragon took time during operations in the Arabian Sea to pay a traditional flight deck tribute to all those involved in and Operation Neptune.

**As Volunteers' Week comes to an end, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all the hardworking CFAVs in our unit, acros...
05/06/2026

**As Volunteers' Week comes to an end, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all the hardworking CFAVs in our unit, across the district, and further afield. Your dedication, commitment, and countless volunteer hours make an incredible difference to the young people we support. Thank you for everything you do—your efforts, enthusiasm, and service are truly appreciated. Happy Volunteers' Week, and thank you for all that you do!** 👏🎉

And last but no means least the CO CPO(SCC) MacPhail Volunteer Role/Position:CPO (SCC) Commanding Officer How long have ...
05/06/2026

And last but no means least the CO CPO(SCC) MacPhail

Volunteer Role/Position:
CPO (SCC) Commanding Officer

How long have you been volunteering with Sea Cadets?
16 years as a volunteer, and I've been involved with the unit for 22 years.

What are your main responsibilities at the unit?
As Commanding Officer, I oversee the running of the unit and support both cadets and volunteers.

What made you decide to become a volunteer?
I wanted to give back to an organisation that gave me so much when I was younger.

What do you enjoy most about volunteering with Sea Cadets?
Seeing cadets achieve their goals and pass their courses.

What has been your proudest achievement or favourite memory so far?
Travelling from Campbeltown to Liverpool on the second HMS Campbeltown.
One of my proudest achievements was helping to get the unit back up and running after COVID alongside our fantastic team of CFAVs. Seeing the cadets return and watching the unit grow again made all the hard work worthwhile.

What skills have you gained or developed through volunteering?
I've qualified as a Rowing Instructor, First Aid Instructor and Peer Educator, and I completed the Command Course to become a Commanding Officer.

What do you think young people gain from being part of Sea Cadets?
The opportunity to be part of an organisation that gives them a great start in life, builds confidence and develops valuable life skills.

What would you say to someone considering becoming a volunteer?
Just go for it! It's a rewarding experience and you'll make a real difference to young people's lives.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:
I enjoy building scale models and creating detailed dioramas as a hobby.

Favourite Sea Cadet activity or event:
Offshore – 100%!

Tea or coffee?
Pepsi Max. 😄

Today we have the units longest serving Volunteer Lt(SCC) Willett RNR Volunteer Role/Position:LT(SCC) RNR How long have ...
04/06/2026

Today we have the units longest serving Volunteer Lt(SCC) Willett RNR

Volunteer Role/Position:
LT(SCC) RNR

How long have you been volunteering with Sea Cadets?
40 years

What are your main responsibilities at the unit?
Unit Admin Officer, Unit Stores Officer JSC Instructor

What made you decide to become a volunteer?
Ex Cadet and ex RN .

What do you enjoy most about volunteering with Sea Cadets?
It keeps me young

What has been your proudest achievement or favourite memory so far?
Visiting Saint Nazaire for an anniversary of the raid

What skills have you gained or developed through volunteering?
Rowing & Peer Educator

What do you think young people gain from being part of Sea Cadets?
We provide enjoyable activities, self confidence & Self awareness

What would you say to someone considering becoming a volunteer?
Just go for it !

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:
I was a morse radio operator, Cryptographer in the WRNS ( Women’s Royal Naval Service)

Favourite Sea Cadet activity or event:
Instructing Peer Eduction

Tea or coffee?
Both

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Campbeltown
PA286HA

Opening Hours

Monday 6:45pm - 9pm

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+441586550177

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