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Porthcawl Sea Cadets is open to anybody between the ages of 10 and 18 years old. We offer a range of activities on land, sea and air. There's a lot of learning.

Sea Cadets is different from school. But it's done through activities – on the water and off the water – and our volunteers leading by example. It's also different from home, a break from screens and being cooped up inside. The platform we offer is built on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. It inspires our work and commitment to supporting young people today. Horizons open
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et other cadets at events around the UK, and on trips abroad. Get comfortable with meeting people from different places and backgrounds, and confident in dealing with new situations, which can make going out into the world so much easier later on. The support feels different, too
Our friendly, trained volunteers – some from a naval background, many not – are role models for cadets, looking out for them, and helping to draw out anyone who's shy. If you think Sea Cadets sounds like having orders barked at you, think again. Many cadets do want to learn to be a bit more self-disciplined, and our volunteers will help with that and make it fun. But they also help young people to try things they've never done before, safely, and to support them until they achieve it.

01/04/2026

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Handyman & Sons Bridgend for their exceptionally kind and generous contribution towards the purchase of our new Trinity rowing boat.

Their support represents a meaningful investment in the continued development of our cadet rowing programme and will directly benefit our cadets for years to come. We are deeply appreciative of their commitment to our unit and to the wider community.

Thank you for your valued support.

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Captain Sea Cadets

06/03/2026

With 11 cadets representing District in the Area competition this weekend, the unit paraded with 8 cadets and 3 Junior cadets. While the Juniors learnt about tents, the cadets were busy doing leadership exercises.

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18/01/2026

16/01/2026

https://gofund.me/54c200ffe

Please help Porthcawl Unit raise funds for a new Trinity 500 rowing boat to further our cadets development on the water.

Porthcawl Unit 438 of the Sea Cadet Corps are raising funds to purchase a new Trinity 500 Rowing… Dorian Morgan needs your support for Trinity 500 Rowing Boat

01/01/2026

On behalf of everyone at Porthcawl Sea Cadets, may I wish you all a Happy New Year.

22/12/2025

As we come to the end of another successful year, I would like to congratulate all our cadets on their hard work, promotions, and the qualifications they have achieved. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.

A warm welcome aboard to all the new staff members. We are delighted to have you join the team.

My sincere thanks go to all the staff and committee in the unit for their dedication, commitment, and countless hours of support throughout the year. Thank you also to all parents and guardians for their continued encouragement and backing—it truly makes a difference.

We are also grateful to the District Team for their ongoing support and guidance.

Thank you all for a fantastic year. We look forward to the opportunities and successes that next year will bring.

If you would like to be part of the team as a cadet or adult volunteer please email [email protected] for further information.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The final words I will leave to the cadets

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RFCA for Wales

21/12/2025

Our final parade evening of 2025 was a fantastic way to end the year. Cadets enjoyed an evening of pool and table tennis, plenty of pizza, a Christmas film, and everyone received a selection box to round things off.

The night also included a special surprise, with early promotions awarded to three cadets to the rate of Ordinary Cadet.

Further awards were presented during the evening:

Best Junior Sea Cadet: AJC Charlie

Most Improved Junior Sea Cadet: JSC Poppy

Best Turned Out Cadet: AC Elliott

Most Improved Cadet: OC Daniel

Cadet of the Year: OC Katalina

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RFCA for Wales

15/12/2025

Back in October, the unit held its bi-annual Royal Navy Parade (RNP), a formal inspection conducted by the Area Officer.

The event was very well supported, with members of our District staff team in attendance, alongside the Mayor of Porthcawl Town Council, as well as family and friends.

Our Junior Sea Cadets, supported by a small number of senior cadets, delivered an impressive Morse Code display. This was followed by a fantastic performance from the senior cadets, who showcased both Semaphore and the Hornpipe—a traditional Royal Navy display. The Hornpipe is a dance that reflects the daily tasks and movements of sailors aboard sailing ships.

09/11/2025

Today, we attended the Remembrance Parade in Porthcawl. The weather was against us, but it didn't dampen the spirits of the Unit. Thank you to all the cadets and staff who attended todays service of remembrance.

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08/11/2025

Today, the unit was in Porthcawl assisting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2025.

BZ

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01/11/2025

This evening, the Unit attended the Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal concert at Hope Baptist Church, Station Hill, Bridgend.
Thank you to the cadets who supported this event and to the parents for their continued support of the unit.

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Address

Gilgal Church Hall, Park Avenue
Porthcawl
CF363EP

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6:45pm - 9:30pm
Friday	6:45pm - 9:30pm

Website

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

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