Sea Cadets (including Royal Marines cadets) aims to give young people the best possible head start in life through fun and adventurous nautical activity. From learning new skills and working in teams, Sea Cadets offers an environment where young people find confidence and inspiration.
The organisation follows the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy, its biggest supporter. Across the region, nearly 1,000 young people are in Sea Cadet units and challenge themselves to develop new skills, like sailing, boating and rock climbing.
Why young people love the Sea Cadets

It's given me new opportunities
Sapphire Whitham, of Hull Sea Cadets, pictured third left, says:
“Cadets has given me the confidence to meet new friends, try new things and to push myself further. It’s also given me the opportunity to do things I didn’t think I would ever do – like living on a ship for a week!”

I've gained useful qualifications
Talitha Ridley of Wakefield Sea Cadets says: “Since joining the sea cadets I’ve learnt and developed key skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership. I’ve also gained qualifications like my RYA Powerboat Instructor.”

It boosted my confidence
Gemma Carr of Scarborough Royal Marines Cadets says: “Since joining the cadets I’ve learnt to communicate successfully, have become confident in my abilities and made friends for life.”