An overview of some of the activities we do at TS Achilles Sea Cadets...

Sailing (Crowns)

Sailing in Crown Boats is a great way to learn to sail at Sea Cadets.  There are usually 3 to 5 Cadets in a boat and they all have different roles to play in sailing the boat.
Sailing (Feva Yachts)

​Feva Yachts are a fun way to sail for more experienced Sea Cadets.  These small yachts are usually crewed by 2 Cadets and when the wind gets up, you really can fly along the water!
Pulling (Rowing)

Pulling is another water based activity that we do at TS Achilles and is great for learning to work together as a team.  

Pulling also features as one of the highly competitive races that take place at the Northern Area and National Regattas.
Kayaking

Kayaking is another activity that we do, especially when we are doing activities with other local Sea Cadet Units.
Rifle Shooting

Sea Cadets also learn Rifle Shooting alongside their other activities.  They shoot at targets in a controlled environment on an indoor shooting range.  

Supervised by RSO (Range Safety Officer) qualified Sea Cadet staff, this activity is enjoyed by Cadets.  A points based target shooting competition called the Smit Trophy is held each year between all the Cadet Forces Units nationwide.
Rope Work

Rope Work is taught to Sea Cadets on a regular basis.  This skill is very useful for many other activities, including rigging boats and camping.
First Aid

Sea Cadets are taught basic first aid and casualty evacuation. We sometimes conduct realistic practise such as the photo opposite.  
Team Building Exercises

Teamwork is one of the core values taught at Sea Cadets and at TS Achilles everything we do has an element of teamwork involved in it.
Camps

At TS Achilles we are often involved in activities with other units, whether that being a camp in Auckland or going on a road trip to a camp at places such as Whangarei or Tauranga.

Camps are always great fun and the Cadets get to participate in many varied activities such as the ones detailed on this page or other once in a lifetime opportunities.
Boating Courses

Once Sea Cadets have some experience, they may be eligible to take part in some Boating Courses which include the Coastguard Day Skipper's qualification and the Coxswain's Course.
Leadership Courses

Leadership courses are for cadets that have some experience and are keen to progress further up the ranks. There are various leadership courses that a Sea Cadet has to do in order to be eligible for promotion.

These courses teach many subjects but the core subjects are Leadership and skills to help them instruct and mentor Junior Cadets
Local Unit and Combined National Unit Competitions

Sea Cadets compete in both Northern Area and National Competitions against other Sea Cadet Units. 

These competitions test the skills and training of the team from each unit.   Activities and skills that Sea Cadets learn throughout the year are put to the test at these competitions.
Naval Ship Visits

Sea Cadets are sometimes lucky to be invited aboard a New Zealand Navy ship and given a tour.

This is a great opportunity to see and learn more about the New Zealand Navy.
Overseas Exchanges

Sometimes Cadets get the opportunity to be part of an overseas Sea Cadet exchange to another country. 

Some of the countries that Cadets have been to recently include England, America, Canada and Singapore.