Introduction to the Sea Cadets

The Sea Cadet movement traces its beginnings back to the port of Whitstable in Kent, England in 1854. Thereafter the movement spread to Australia in 1885 and then to South Africa in 1905.

The intervening years have witnessed many changes to the organisation's governors. But sight has never been lost of the essential aim and objectives – that of providing maritime based training to the youth of South Africa.

Today there are Training Ships in many places throughout South Africa offering extra- mural character development and maritime-orientated skills training to boys and girls from grade 6 to grade 12 or 18 years of age, whichever comes, first at school. It is all about enjoying “serious fun” but at the same time learning leadership, self-discipline and loyalty. Developing oneself, through honour and skill.

Click here for more information – and make sure to check back next month when we’ll further shine the spotlight on the work of this incredible organisation.