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On Saturday 27th October 11 cadets from Fishguard competed for West Wales District at the Area Swimming Competition held in Bristol. Of the 4 Gold, 6 Silver, 6 Bronze awarded to West Wales, Fishguard won

Gold - Junior Sea Cadet Butterfly (Junior Gabriel)

Gold - Junior Sea Cadet Butterfly (Junior Eva)

Silver - Junior Sea Cadet Backstroke (Junior Gabriel)

Silver - Junior Sea Cadet Individual Medley (Junior Gabriel)

Gold - Junior Sea Cadet Individual Medley (Junior Eva)

Bronze - Junior Sea Cadet Breastroke (Junior Alfie)

Bronze - Senior Girls Backstroke (Able Cadet Amy)

Silver - Senior Girls Breastroke (Able Cadet Amy)

Bronze - Senior Girls Freestyle (Able Cadet Amy)

Bronze - Junior Girls Medley Relay Team (Cdt 1st Emily) Part of Team

Silver - Junior Boys Freestyle Relay (OC Rhys and Cdt 1st Tomos) Part of Team

Silver - Junior Sea Cadets Mixed Relay (Junior Maegan and Eva) Part of Team

Fishguard picking up 12 of the 16 Medals contested. The Commanding Officer congratulated the Team, who all did really well.

On Tuesday 11th September we had a visit from Maren Hamre, from the Natwest Community Banking Team to hold a Moneysense programme at the unit. They chose a workshop which involved choosing a Mobile Phone, with the aim of the cadets working as a Team in 4 groups, to undertake various tasks to assess if the suitability of a new contract. The whole evening was enjoyed by all and helped the cadets with their Teamwork and communication skills.

12 Cadets and 2 members of staff recently Joined the Sea Cadet Offshore Power Vessel T/S Jack Petchey for a week voyage from Milford Haven to Penarth departing on Saturday 24th August and returning on Friday 31st August. The Cadets all gathered at Milford Haven Marine on Saturday 24th ready for Crew Briefing, Crew Training and Preparing to Depart. Unfortunately the weather was poor on the Sunday and on the Monday, but they did anchor in Dale for Lunch on the Monday, before setting off for Lundy Island. The cadets managed to get ashore on Lundy and explore the Island and visit the gift shop. On the Tuesday whilst undertaking lots of Bridge Training, steering, navigation and heaving line practise they eventually arrived in Swansea Marine having been through the lock to gain access to the Marina. After further training and exercises, the cadets then had some time ashore. Wednesday they set sail in the morning for Cardiff Bay during this part of the voyage the cadets took bearing and learned all about the Lifesaving Equipment on board as well as helming the boat. On arrival in the heart of Cardiff Bay the cadets enjoyed their evening meal, before once again going ashore. Thursday morning they set sail for Penarth, during this part of the voyage they had the opportunity to do some "man over board Drills" with the ships dummy "Ruth" Further seamanship training was carried out including knots and coming alongside training, before eventually arriving in Penarth Marina that evening. During the week the cadets would have worked watches, including throughout the night and worked in teams. The cadets would have learned all aspects of life at Sea, whilst also undertaking ceremonial colours and evening colours, cleaning ship, cooking, navigation, engineering, and working towards their qualifications. During the week the cadets gained 6 Offshore Hand 1 Qualifications, 6 Offshore Hand 2 Qualifications and 6 also gained their RYA Start Motor Cruising Certificate. These Voyages cost £320 each, but all cadets have been extremely fortunate to receive funding for these voyages in the form of bursaries. The Cadets and Fishguard Sea Cadets would like to thank the following for their support of this voyage, Ulysses Trust, Fishguard & Goodwick Rotary Club, Soroptimists and Port of Milford Haven. We would also like to thank PO Charlie Mustoe and Lt (SCC) Lee Smith RNR who accompanied them on this voyage for a week. These live changing opportunities, really do make a difference to these young people’s lives, and if there are any companies who would like to support a cadet on the next voyage in 2019, please get in touch with the Commanding Officer Chris Peake on 01348 875027 or email fishguardscc@btinternet.com, also if you are interested in joining Sea Cadets and experiencing these opportunities please get in touch via same contact details.

On Friday 24^th August 6 Juniors along with cadets from Aberystwyth Unit travelled to Weymouth for the South West Area Junior Boating Weekend. They arrived on the Friday Evening and returned on the Sunday Evening.

On the Saturday the Juniors had a go at Rowing and also sailing in the New Sailing Dinghy the RS Zest, which has only been launched this year. Conditions had been blustery with a number of them completing their cap size drills as well. During the evening on Saturday the Juniors had a Pirate themed Meal and Games evening, followed on the Sunday with Designing their own T-shirts and some Fancy Ropework.

On Friday 17th August 7 Cadets from Fishguard Joined up with others from around the District to take part in the West Wales District Summer Camp at Llanelli. Whilst away the cadets did a whole range of activities, which included a visit to the 1940's Swansea Bay Museum, they also undertook Weapons Handling (Weapons Handling is taught by Fully Qualified Staff as part of the Safe systems in place for Sea Cadet Training), they also undertook some Air Rifle Shooting, and they all had the opportunity to try in turn Windsurfing, Kayaking and Sliding Seat Rowing. The Cadets has a great time, and we would like to thank the WW Team and S/Lt Killick for organising.