Sea Cadets is a National Youth Organisation that currently offers over 15,000 young people aged 10 to 18-years of age opportunities to learn through activities, both on and off the water.
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Sea Cadets is a National Youth Organisation that currently offers over 15,000 young people aged 10 to 18-years of age opportunities to learn through activities, both on and off the water.
The Sea Cadet movement was initiated in 1856 when communities in the nation’s ports came together to support the orphans of the Crimean War that were homeless. Sailors would pass on their nautical skills and training to the young lads to offer them a future, which led to the formation of the Naval Lads Brigade.
In 1942, King George VI was admiral, and the name Sea Cadet Corps was adopted for the boys; the Girls Nautical Training Corps was initiated as the female equivalent.
In 1955, a Royal Marines cadet section was added to the corps and in 1972 the junior section was added to allow 10 – 12yr olds to join Sea Cadets.
In 1980, the Girls Nautical Training Corps merged with the boy’s section to form the Sea Cadet Corps we know today.
The Bridgwater Unit was founded in April 1964 when it was formerly known as the Royal Naval Association. In 1968, the Sea Cadet Unit was opened at Seaward Drive, and we’ve been here ever since. At Bridgwater we aim to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. Through various activities and adventures, the cadets learn teamwork, respect, loyalty, self-confidence, commitment, self-discipline, honesty and how to be the best version of themselves.
We offer a range of different activities from sailing, windsurfing and powerboating - to rock climbing, camping, and music - plus, so much more! The cadets follow a structured training programme to gain a variety of qualifications (some of which are nationally recognised) that they can take with them once they leave Sea Cadets. It is our priority to make sure that Sea Cadets is a safe environment where young people can be themselves.