Sea Cadets Southampton

14/06/2026

Yesterday, our Colour Party proudly attended the VCC 125 Cadet Fest at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. They performed their routine beautifully, showcasing dedication, teamwork, and true cadet spirit.

Sea Cadets Warsash Wessex District Sea Cadets Southern Area Sea Cadets Sea Cadets Volunteer Cadet Corps South East RFCA The Lord Mayor of Southampton

14/06/2026

Huge congratulations to the Paddlesport team who represented the unit at the Wessex District Sea Cadets Paddle competition yesterday held at Salisbury Sea Cadets. Every single cadet put it a great effort and earned points for the team. With hard earned gold medals received by many of the cadets. The junior boys won the overall trophy.
BZ to all the cadets and good luck at Southern Area Sea Cadets competition in July.
Thank you to all the adult volunteers that allowed the day to happen and for all the training that has been taking place.

South East RFCA The Lord Mayor of Southampton Cllr Phil Webb - Bitterne Park Darren Paffey MP Sea Cadets Paddle UK

13/06/2026

❗National Drowning Prevention Week

Sea Cadets take water safety seriously.

As part of our water safety training we help young people learn how to stay safe in and around the water.

🙌Here are some Top Tips to keep you safe around the water:

📌If you suddenly fall into cold water, try not to panic or swim hard straight away, especially if you’re not wearing a buoyancy aid.
💙Cold water shock can make you gasp and feel out of control for the first minute or two.
✅Instead, float on your back, keep your head tilted back with your ears in the water, and use your hands to help you stay afloat while you calm your breathing.
❗Once the shock has passed, call for help or swim to safety if you’re able to.

❗Remember: Float to Live – it could save your life.
Help keep your friends and family safe by sharing this message and talking about it together❗

Links to Learn More:
https://rnli.org/safety/float
https://www.rlss.org.uk/Listing/Category/summer-water-safety

READY, AYE, READY!


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10/06/2026

Interested in band? Then come and speak to the Training Officer

Interested in being an adult helper in band? Get in touch with us at the unit

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04/06/2026

*** Unit Awards ***

Over the past few weeks, our unit has been delighted to receive several awards at Unit, Area, and National levels. These achievements highlight the fantastic work happening across our organisation.

Every award reflects the dedication of our cadets, the commitment of our adult volunteers, and the ongoing support of our trustees.

Each person plays a part in what we do, and it’s wonderful to see those efforts recognised.

We’re especially proud to be acknowledged for the positive impact we make within the wider community.

Our support for a range of charities beyond the Sea Cadets shows how committed we are to helping others and living our values in a meaningful way.

These awards celebrate who we are as a unit — a team that works hard, supports one another, and strives to make a difference.

South East RFCA The Lord Mayor of Southampton Cllr Phil Webb - Bitterne Park Darren Paffey MP Sea Cadets Wessex District Sea Cadets Southern Area Sea Cadets

23/05/2026

Today in the blazing heat our band teamed up with fellow cadets from Poole and Warsash units to once again form the Wessex District Band and take part in the Southern area band competition. The full results from the day are posted below 👇 🥇 🏆 🥈 🥈 🥈 🥈🥈
Special mention for POC Eleanor who won 🥇 in Solo Bugle and 🥈 in Solo Musician, And LC Jessie who won 🥈 in the Drum Major competition.

Well done to everyone who took part, you were all amazing today and special thanks to all the CFAVs who have taken their time to train and support the band and will continue to do so over the next few months as we train for Nationals.

Borough of Poole Sea Cadets Sea Cadets Warsash South East RFCA Wessex District Sea Cadets

23/05/2026

Wishing the Commanding Officer Lt Cdr Lindsay Bassett RNR a very happy birthday today. A very good rendition of Happy Birthday was sung to her by the entrants of Southern Area Sea Cadets band competition. 🎁🎉🎊

Sea Cadets East Kent Wessex District Sea Cadets Borough of Poole Sea Cadets Sea Cadets Warsash Southern Area Sea Cadet Bands

22/05/2026

If you look closely enough, you will see members of Southampton band supporting Poole with the event

Our band features in the news

19/05/2026

Last night we held our final Commanding Officer’s Divisions for our CO before she departs the unit to take up her new post as District Officer. It was a fantastic evening celebrating the hard work and dedication of our cadets. A huge number of awards, qualifications, and promotions were presented — including Duke of Edinburgh, Btech Level One certificates and two Commodore’s Pennants, the highest honour a Junior Cadet can achieve.

Wessex District Sea Cadets Southern Area Sea Cadets South East RFCA The Lord Mayor of Southampton Darren Paffey MP Re-Elect Phil Webb - Bitterne Park

18/05/2026

Members of the unit band were supporting Poole band as part of the Wessex District band this weekend

Poole Town Council revived the centuries-old Beating of the Bounds tradition on Saturday 16 May, with the Mayor cycling the boundary of Poole and a parade finishing on the Quay. 🚲