TS SALDANHA Sea Cadets

31/03/2026

Dear Team, Parents, and Sponsors,

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our recent sponsors for their invaluable contributions.

Your support is truly the backbone of our success, and we are honored to partner with you:

• William Joshua
• Specsavers (Laguna Mall, Langebaan)
• Spar (Saldanha)
• Super Quick Tyres (Vredenburg)
• Our Parent Supporters
• Project Maritime Training (Saldanha)
• Waltons (Vredenburg)
• Cartol
• Franks Hardware
• Dunlop Belting Products (Saldanha)
• Kobus Kotze & South African Sea Border (Saldanha) – For the essential use of the trailers.
• Cdr Luigi

• We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to Grafix 24 for handling our T-shirt printing on such short notice.

Thanks to the Dedicated Support Team
To our incredible support team: From the Officer Commander to our youngest supporter, Geanay—thank you for your unwavering dedication.
You have stood by our cadets through every regatta.
We all know the "sweat and tears" required to coordinate these weekends, and once again, you stepped up and delivered.

Gratitude for Culinary and Support Teams
A special thanks to our kitchen staff
From the early morning starts to the late-night finishes, you kept the kids energized and well-fed.
To the men behind the braai and the potjie, your hard work did not go unnoticed.
Every one of you played a vital role in making this weekend a triumph.

Recognition for Leadership and Organization
• To the Command Cadre, Medical Team, and Parent Committee: thank you for your leadership and tireless behind-the-scenes efforts.

• If I have inadvertently missed anyone, please know that your contribution is equally valued and appreciated.

Finally, a proud note to our parents and cadets: in 2021, we started with only 10 sailors.
Today, we have over 30.
Our goal is to see every one of our cadets on the sailing team and eventually travel to events as a full unit.
We are well on our way to achieving that dream.
Thank you for being part of this journey.

Best regards,
Lester Arendse
TS SALDANHA Parent Committee Chairperson

30/11/2025

Sailing training is continuing, good progress being achieved. BZ to all our cadets for their determination, dedication & resilience. Keep up the good work. Thank CPO Andre Bestha for the effort & time you invest in training of our cadets...

Onwards & Upwards..

11/10/2025

Tour de Vlei 2025 TS SALDANHA

Message from Cdr Luigi Le Roux

To the Esteemed Sea Cadet Unit TS SALDANHA,

With deep admiration and heartfelt gratitude, I salute each and every one of you — the cadets, officers, instructors, and supporters — who give life and purpose to TS SALDANHA.

You are more than just a unit; you are a shining example of discipline, leadership, courage, and unity. Through stormy seas and calm waters alike, you embody the spirit of service and the heart of the ocean — vast, resilient, and full of promise.

To the cadets: your dedication to growth, your respect for tradition, and your unwavering commitment to each other and your community are nothing short of inspiring. You are the leaders of tomorrow, and already you shine with the values that will carry you far.

To the officers, mentors, parent committee, support team & sponsors: thank you for your guidance, your wisdom, support and the sacrifices you make to nurture the next generation. Your impact is immeasurable, and your legacy lives on in every salute, every knot tied, every standard upheld, every event attended, each Regatta TS SALDANHA participates in...

May TS SALDANHA continue to sail with pride, purpose, and passion — charting a course toward excellence, unity, and service to others.

With deep respect, admiration, and love —
Fair winds and following seas...

Cdr Luigi Le Roux : "witnessing the growth of the cadets & this amazing unit is truly a very humbling experience & it makes me immensely proud to witness the dedication & drive or all the individuals involved...BZ to all!"

Annor Attire, Nautica Spar, Saldanha Bay Spar, Bekker Slaghuis, Waltons, Bearing Engineering, MyPower & SBYC, thank you for your continued support 🙏🙏🙏

04/04/2025

Getting recognition...BZ TS SALDANHA keep serving & caring for the community of the West Coast.

Nonprofit organization

27/01/2025

This is one of our ex cadets making us very proud applying his skills & knowledge at the Pine Cay Resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. Well done Theuns Huysamen, keep on keeping on. Live your dreams...

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to the entire TS SALDANHA Family...

01/12/2024

GOOD MORNING TS SALDANHA FAMILY, PARENTS, AND ESTEEMED COMMAND CADRE!

Today, on this momentous Sunday, the 1st of December, the dawn heralds not just another day, but a challenge unlike any other. The sea stirs with anticipation, ready to test the resolve of those who dare to defy its might. This morning, three warriors step forward to face the unrelenting NSRI Rescue Swimmers Course, a gauntlet so brutal it forges not just skill, but legends.

This course is no mere test—it is a clash with the sea itself, a trial of body, mind, and spirit. The NSRI demands excellence: unyielding fitness, razor-sharp skill in first aid, and an unbreakable bond with the waves. To conquer this challenge is to rise among the elite, to stand as a protector of life, and to become the very shield that stands between the ocean’s fury and those in need.

Among these warriors are three chosen by the tides, three who will not only endure but emerge as legends.And today, these three cadets will rise to meet it. They are not just challengers—they are warriors of the storm, chosen by the tides to face this test. Their names will echo through the waters, for they embody the spirit of those who defy the impossible.

FIRST TO ANSWER THE OCEAN’S CALL is a cadet whose precision cuts through the chaos of the storm like a blade forged in fire a cadet whose strength is matched only by his unwavering focus. With every stroke, he proves that no wave is too great, no storm too fierce. Unrelenting, focused, and as sharp as the edge of a Nordic axe, he is Able Seaman Winsor “The Tidal Blade” Vraagom! Winsor is the embodiment of resilience, turning the raging storm into his ally, carving paths through chaos with precision and skill. His motto? “I am the blade that splits the sea—I conquer with every stroke.”

NEXT, RISING FROM THE DEPTHS LIKE A DEMIGOD, is a cadet imbued with the power of ancient waters. Guided by Poseidon’s fury and Neptune’s mastery, he wields the might of the deep itself. With the trident of Poseidon in his spirit and the authority of Neptune in his soul, he is the very embodiment of maritime dominance.Behold Basic Seaman Prins “The Trident Bearer” Nobela! Prins channels the ocean’s strength, commanding the tides as though they were his to rule, and facing every challenge with divine determination. His motto? “The waves obey no master, but they will know my name.”

LAST, THE LEADER, THE LEGEND, AND THE LIVING EMBODIMENT OF THE SEA’S POWER, THE ONE WHO NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION… He is no ordinary man,he is a force of nature, a warrior forged by the sea and blessed by the gods of old. Njord, the Viking god of the sea, who controls the winds and the tides, has granted him the power to command the ocean itself. And Rán, the mysterious and fearsome goddess of the drowned, watches with awe, knowing he is a soul she cannot claim.He is not just a leader—he is the sea’s reckoning, the breaker of storms.He is the Squad Leader of the NSRI, the Staff Instructor of TS Saldanha, and a veteran with years of experience and countless rescues under his belt. Introducing Nicolas “Njord’s Wrath & Rán’s Reckoning” Wilsnach! His unshakable courage has made him a leader, he has proven that he is not just a leader—he is a force of nature.His unshakable courage has made him a leader. And today, he steps forward not as a mere mortal, but as a warrior of the gods, destined for greatness. His motto? “The sea may rise, the storms may rage, but I am the fury that commands the waves. Njord’s strength is my guide, and Rán shall never take me."

This morning, these three warriors prepare to face their greatest challenge. The sea will test them. The waves will rise against them. But they will not falter. They will rise higher, fight harder, and claim their place among the elite.

To the TS Saldanha family—do not simply wish them luck. Send them your pride, your belief, and your unrelenting support. Today, legends are born, and we stand as witnesses to their glory.

Credit to Nicholas Wilsnach for composition of this...as the TS SALDANHA family we wish these 3 cadets all of the very best in achieving this life changing milestone. You are absolute warriors & we are immensely proud of you for taking on this challenge.