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Welcome to the Helensburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets!

We help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

11/04/2026

All set up at The Bridge - Helensburgh Parish Church Halls for our open day, pop in chat!

Helensburgh Community Council
Helensburgh & District Legion
Sea Cadets - Clyde North District
Sea Cadets Northern Area
Destination Helensburgh
HM Naval Base Clyde
Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association

09/04/2026

🌊⚓ Sea Cadets Open Day – Come Along! ⚓🌊

Curious about what we do? Thinking about joining or volunteering? Come and meet us!

📅 Saturday 11th April
⏰ 11am – 1pm
📍 Helensburgh Parish Church Hall

Pop in for a chat and find out more about becoming a cadet or volunteering with our unit. Everyone is welcome—no experience needed!

The market is also on in the square so plenty to see!

We’d love to see you there 😊

28/03/2026

Our cadets joined forces with Paisley Sea Cadets with preparing for the upcoming Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions in April🏕️🚣

We are now looking forward to enjoying the expedition in 3 weeks time! We wish all the cadets taking part the best of luck⭐️🌟

Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association
Sea Cadets - Clyde North District
HM Naval Base Clyde
Sea Cadets Northern Area

31/12/2025

🌟 Reflecting on an Incredible 2025 🌟

As the year draws to a close, we thought it was the perfect time to reflect on what the unit has achieved throughout 2025.

👏 All our cadets and staff have achieved so much this year, showing sheer determination, courage, and teamwork in everything they have taken part in.

🎖️ Some major milestones for the unit include the promotion of two cadets to Leading Cadet — a rank the unit has not seen since COVID!
🚣 We also successfully delivered our first-ever Rowing Duke of Edinburgh expedition, marking the return of expeditions to the unit after another COVID break.

👩‍✈️👩‍✈️ We’ve seen incredible dedication from our staff, with Lt (SCC) Caera Kimmitt RNR and CPO (SCC) Nicole Buchan being awarded their Cadet Forces Medal after 12 years of volunteering service each — an amazing achievement.

⭐ Congratulations as well to S/Lt (SCC) James Pettit RNR on his promotion to Sub Lieutenant, recognising a huge amount of hard work and commitment.

⛵️ a fantastic achievement for some cadets to compete at the national sailing regatta and bring back some great stories to pass on to others.

💙 A huge thank you to our Unit Management Team. Without your continued support, we simply wouldn’t have a unit. Your hard work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated and a big welcome to our new Chair Lesley it is humbling to welcome you back

⚓ Cadets — you are what make Helensburgh Unit what it is.
Without your commitment, banter, and drive, we’d be a pretty average unit! Every event you commit to, every course you attend, and every competition you take part in is what makes Helensburgh Unit stand out. Keep being you!

Here’s to an even bigger and better 2026! 🎉

30/12/2025

🌟 Helensburgh Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets Annual Awards Night 🌟

Helensburgh Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets held their annual Awards Night in December, before the unit broke up for the Christmas break. It was a fantastic evening celebrating the achievements and hard work of our cadets over the past year 🎖️👏

This year, the cadets chose a formal theme, with both cadets and staff dressing smartly for the occasion 👔👗, which added a special touch to the evening.

We were delighted to welcome the District Officer for Clyde North, Lt Cdr (SCC) Frank Boyd RNR, who kindly presented the awards. The event was well attended by parents and carers, whose continued support is greatly appreciated 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⚓

🏆 Award Winners
• Community Spirit Award: LC Alex 🤝
• Most Boating Hours: LC Laia 🚤
• Best Junior Sea Cadet: JCFC Ollie ⭐
• Best Marine Cadet: MC Aaron-Matthew 🟢⚓
• Commanding Officer’s Award: MC Chris 🎖️
• Cadets’ Choice Award: Cdt Billy 🗳️
• Best Overall Cadet: OC Aiden 🏅

In addition to the main awards, a wide range of certificates were presented recognising the cadets’ commitment and progress over recent months 📜✨. These included:
• Basic Catering 🍳
• Basic Seamanship ⚓
• Intermediate First Aid 🚑
• Advanced Mechanical Engineering 🔧
• Peer Educator 🗣️
• Powerboating 🚤
• Good Conduct Badges ⭐
• Junior Modules and Promotions 📈
• RYA Essential Seamanship and Navigation 🧭
• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 🥾
• CVQO Level 1 Awards 🎓

A massive well done to all our cadets for their achievements throughout the year 👏🎉
Every cadet has accomplished something to be proud of, and it has been a fantastic year showcasing teamwork, effort, and fun. We look forward to seeing what you all achieve in the year ahead 🚀⚓

28/12/2025

🌊 Royal Naval Parade 2025 – Helensburgh Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets ⚓️

A couple of months ago we were incredibly proud to hold our Royal Naval Parade, celebrating another successful year of training, teamwork, and achievement from our amazing cadets. News just in we've had feedback of scoring and we have been awarded an Burgee 🙌🎉

We were deeply honoured to welcome our VIP guest, Mrs Jill Young MBE, Lord-Lieutenant of West Dunbartonshire, along with our Inspecting Officer, Commander Gary Farmer RD RN, Northern Area Officer, who both spent the evening observing our cadets in action and speaking with them about their experiences and ambitions.

💯Our cadets showcased their drill, demonstrated their skills, and truly embodied the values of the Sea Cadets: commitment, confidence, courage, and community. Every single cadet should be proud of the effort they put in — your hard work really shone through.

⭐️We were also delighted to celebrate some very special achievements:
CPO (SCC) Buchan was awarded her Cadet Forces Medal, recognising her long and dedicated service.
Lt (SCC) Kimmitt RNR, our Commanding Officer, received both her Platinum Jubilee Medal and Cadet Forces Medal, marking her commitment and service.
The District Officer - Lt Cdr (SCC) Boyd RNR receiving his Captains Commendation

🙏A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, parents and supporters who make everything we do possible. Your continued dedication ensures our young people have fantastic opportunities, unforgettable experiences, and the chance to achieve great things. As the Commanding Officer, I am immensely proud of every single cadet and staff member within our unit we wouldn't achieve anything without every member.

🫂Here’s to another year of adventure, learning, and success at Helensburgh Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets
Bravo Zulu, everyone, what a team! ⚓️💙

09/11/2025

📜 CO’s Post – Poppy Day & Remembrance Sunday

This weekend, our cadets once again made us all incredibly proud.

🌺 On Poppy Day and Remembrance Sunday, our Sea Cadets represented their unit, community, and the Royal Navy family with pride, respect, and professionalism beyond their years. From supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, to standing tall during parades and services of remembrance, every single cadet showed the values that make our Corps what it is — Commitment, Courage, Discipline, Respect, Integrity, and Loyalty.

🫡It was deeply moving to see our young people take part in honouring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country. The dignity and pride with which they carried themselves was a fitting tribute to our fallen heroes, and a testament to the character and spirit within our unit.

👏 A heartfelt thank you to our staff, volunteers, and parents for their continued dedication and support, and to the local community for welcoming and encouraging our cadets throughout these important events.

⭐️ A special mention to our Guard and Guard Commander, and Wreath carriers/layers top job!

⚓️To our cadets — you have done your CO, your unit, and your community extremely proud. Bravo Zulu. ⚓️🌺

CO

30/10/2025

🌊 Join the Adventure with Helensburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets! 🌊
Is your child ready to embark on an exciting journey filled with teamwork, leadership, and maritime adventures? Look no further! ⚓
👦👧 Who Can Join? 👦👧
We have 3 different sections within our unit:
- Junior Sea Cadet program is open to all enthusiastic young explorers aged 10 to 12. (currently recruiting)
- Royal Marine Cadet program is open to all enthusiastic young explorers aged 13 to 17. (currently recruiting to start in 2026)
- Senior Sea Cadet program is open to all enthusiastic young explorers aged 12 to 17. (currently recruiting to start in 2026)
It's the perfect opportunity to build lifelong friendships while learning valuable life skills.

🌟 What We Offer: 🌟
🚢 Nautical Adventures: Sail the seas, explore the waters, and experience the thrill of maritime activities.
🤝 Team Building: Develop leadership skills, teamwork, and self-confidence.
🌍 Community Engagement: Give back to your community through various service projects.
🎉 Fun & Friendship: Create lasting memories and make new friends along the way.

📆 Join Us Today! 📆
We are looking at a new intake in the new year.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child. To enroll or learn more, visit our website https://www.sea-cadets.org/helensburgh

Let's set sail on a journey of discovery together! ⛵🌟

07/09/2025

🪂 SKYDIVE ALERT! 🪂

One of our awesome Helensburgh Sea Cadets LC Pettit is literally jumping out of a plane to raise money for our unit! 😱💙

That’s right – a tandem skydive from thousands of feet up in the air… all to help support the adventures, training, and opportunities we get as Sea Cadets. ⚓✨

They’re taking the leap – now it’s our turn to back them up! 🙌
👉 Sponsor the jump here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lcpettit

Let’s cheer them on and show everyone that they can smash it both on the water… and in the sky! 🚀💪

01/09/2025

🚣‍♂️ Helensburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets Complete Bronze DofE Rowing Expedition 🚣‍♀️

Our cadets have successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Rowing Expedition on Loch Lomond 🌊, where they truly experienced all the weather Scotland had to offer ☀️🌧️💨🌈! Despite the challenging conditions, the cadets kept their spirits high 😃, showed great teamwork 🤝, and embraced the adventure from start to finish 🧭.

This was an especially significant achievement, as it marks the first time since before COVID 🦠➡️💪 that the unit has run a Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

We’re now looking ahead ⏩—supporting a new group of Bronze cadets 🥉 as they begin their journeys and preparing our Silver candidates 🥈 for their next challenge.

Bravo Zulu 👏⚓ to all involved!

30/08/2025

✨🥾 Good luck to our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Cadets who set off rowing from Luss this morning on their expedition! ⛺🚣‍♂️🌲

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