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18/08/2026

THANK YOU TO THE NATIONAL LOTTERY
Poole Sea Cadets is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a National Lottery grant of £15,000 - a considerable amount for this charity.
The monies have been specifically awarded to help Sustain Youth Training and Community Engagement in Poole and the surrounding area.
Sea Cadets is a national organisation which aims to provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment where young people between the ages of ten and eighteen can build confidence and resilience, learn practical and employability skills, improve physical and mental wellbeing, and develop teamwork and leadership
The National Lottery funding will be used for boat repair and maintenance of both hulls and engines. Safety equipment will be replaced whilst sails, covers, and oars will be a focus too. The unit boasts an award-winning marching band, and its musical instruments will be replaced or repaired. Poole Sea Cadets boasts an ageing building in Sterte, part dating from 1939, so its running costs are considerable too.
Lee Hardy, OBE, the influential Chair of Poole Harbour Commissioners - and a former Chair of Poole Sea Cadets - said:
“I was delighted to see the National Lottery grant of £15k made to Poole Sea Cadets, which will enable the self-funded organisation to continue their magnificent work with young people in the BCP and East Dorset areas.
The unit is at the heart of our Poole maritime community and through the endeavours of an entirely volunteer staff team they bring nautical adventures, awareness, and fun to the cadets, sewing seeds for a future in the maritime and associated professions.”
Wessex RFCA Wessex District Sea Cadets Southern Area Sea Cadets Sea Cadets

17/08/2026

🌊⛵ A fantastic evening on Brownsea Island! 🌴

On Thursday, with the weather absolutely perfect and the tide just right, our cadets took to the water and sailed across to Brownsea Island.

Once there, we beached the boats and enjoyed a well-earned quick swim before heading back across the harbour. 🏊‍♂️🌊

Unfortunately, one of our crews suffered a broken rudder — but rather than letting that stop the fun, we turned it into a fantastic training opportunity! Our senior cadets were challenged to sail rudderless all the way to Brownsea and back, putting their sailing skills, teamwork and problem-solving to the test. ⛵💪

They rose to the challenge brilliantly, and it was great to see them developing their confidence and seamanship skills.

A brilliant evening on the water, making the most of the conditions and having plenty of fun along the way! ⚓️💙

30/07/2026

Another fantastic evening on the water for our cadets!

Tonight we were out kayaking, powerboating, rowing and sailing, making the most of the great conditions.

Our sailors took the opportunity to sail around Brownsea Island, with the weather very much on our side. It was an exciting adventure and a brilliant chance to put their sailing skills into practice while enjoying one of the most scenic parts of Poole Harbour.

A great evening all round, with plenty of smiles, learning and time on the water!

28/07/2026

Last night our cadets were out on the water putting their seamanship skills to the test by learning how to sail backwards!

With some gusty conditions, it certainly wasn't easy, but they rose to the challenge brilliantly. As an extra challenge, they also successfully came alongside while sailing backwards, demonstrating some impressive boat handling and teamwork.

It was fantastic to see their confidence and seamanship skills develop throughout the evening.

Well done to everyone who took part! ⛵👏

27/07/2026

What a busy weekend for Poole Sea Cadets! 👏

Our cadets have been busy making the most of every opportunity, with some out on the water sailing, while others successfully completed their Basic and Intermediate First Aid and Intermediate Drill courses.

It wasn't just the cadets developing their skills either—our volunteers were away refreshing and updating their First Aid qualifications, ensuring we continue to provide the highest standards of training and safety.

A huge well done to everyone who took part and gave up their weekend. Your dedication and commitment make our unit what it is! ⚓️💙

23/07/2026

⛵ What an incredible adventure! 🇬🇧

For the past two weeks, our cadets Sandra, Charlie and Freddie have been sailing aboard TS Royalist, the Sea Cadets' flagship, taking part in the 70th Anniversary Tall Ships Races.

The Tall Ships Races are an internationally recognised event, bringing together young people from around the world through sail training. TS Royalist isn't just representing Sea Cadets – she's proudly representing British sail training on the international stage.

Our cadets have been a vital part of the ship's crew, racing from Antwerp, Belgium, to Stavanger, Norway across the North Sea. Along the way they've taken on every aspect of life at sea, including helming, setting sails, standing watch, tacking the ship and helping with domestic duties.

This wasn't your average Sea Cadet voyage either. During the race they were tacking the ship in 25-knot winds, helming in 32-knot winds, and standing watch in Sea State 4–5 conditions. These are challenging offshore conditions, and they rose to every challenge with professionalism, determination and teamwork.

They've now arrived safely in Stavanger, Norway, where they'll enjoy the celebrations before the next stage of their adventure.

Congratulations Sandra, Charlie and Freddie. You've done yourselves, Poole Sea Cadets and the wider Sea Cadet movement proud. We can't wait to hear all about your experiences when you return! ⚓👏

19/07/2026

What a fantastic weekend hosting the Southern Area Sea Cadets Regatta!

Saturday saw some incredible performances in both rowing and boat handling. We were delighted to achieve 1st place in Boat Handling and 1st place in Sailboat Handling, while our Junior Girls Rowing Team secured an impressive 2nd place finish.

Sunday's sailing competitions continued the weekend of success, with all of our sailors putting in outstanding performances and representing the unit with pride, determination and excellent sportsmanship.

A special congratulations goes to AC Hannah, who walked away with a Gold Medal in Windsurfing, securing her place at the National Sailing Regatta in September. We wish her the very best of luck and know she will do us proud!

We are incredibly proud of every cadet who took part throughout the weekend. Their enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork truly showcased the very best of our unit.

A huge thank you must also go to the many volunteers who gave up their time to make this event possible. Events of this scale simply could not happen without the dedication, hard work and support of so many people behind the scenes.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to our local supporters and partners, whose generosity and assistance were instrumental in making the regatta such a success:

⚓ Poole Harbour Commissioners – thank you for allowing us to run the event within the harbour and for helping keep other harbour users informed throughout the weekend. We are also extremely grateful to Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina for accommodating and storing our fleet of 10 rowing boats, 10 safety boats and a selection of sailing craft. Your support played a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the event.

⚓ Jenkins Marine Ltd – thank you for the incredibly generous use of the JML 60 spud barge. Having such a safe and practical operational base on the water was invaluable and significantly contributed to the success of the regatta.

⚓ The Fishermen's Association – thank you for providing such a fantastic venue and for the use of your facilities. Your hospitality and support gave us the perfect base ashore for the weekend.

⚓ Bailey Bakes – thank you for your generous support in keeping cadets, staff and volunteers fuelled and energised throughout the weekend. It was very much appreciated by everyone involved.

This weekend was a fantastic example of what can be achieved through teamwork, community spirit and the support of local organisations. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the Southern Area Regatta such a memorable and successful event. We couldn't have done it without you all.

14/07/2026

Well done Salisbury BZ

28/06/2026

Today we hosted the Wessex District Sailing Regatta, and we couldn't be prouder of our crews, who flew the Poole flag and represented us brilliantly throughout the event.

A huge congratulations to all our sailors, especially those who walked away with district titles, who go on to represent Wessex District at the Area Regatta:

🏆 1st Place – Junior Topper
🏆 1st Place – Open Quest
🏆 1st Place – Junior Quest

Thank you to everyone who competed, supported, and helped make the regatta such a success. We're incredibly proud of all our sailors and the way they represented Poole both on and off the water.

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27/06/2026

Fantastic efforts from all our cadets at the Wessex District Boat Handling and Rowing Regatta today!

We're incredibly proud of everyone's hard work, teamwork, and determination. Our cadets achieved some outstanding results:

🥇 Powerboat Handling Team – 1st Place
🥇 Sailboat Handling Team – 1st Place
🥇 Junior Girls Rowing – 1st Place
🥈 Senior Girls Rowing – 2nd Place
🥈 Junior Boys Rowing – 2nd Place
🥈 Senior Boys Rowing – 2nd Place

A huge congratulations to all who took part and represented the unit so brilliantly. Your dedication and effort have certainly paid off. Well done everyone! 👏🚤⛵🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️

Address

Sterte Avenue West
Poole
BH152AR

Opening Hours

Monday	6:45pm - 9:15pm
Thursday	6:45pm - 9:15pm
Friday	6:45pm - 9:15pm

Telephone

+441202671892

Website

http://www.sea-cadets.org/poole

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