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! |
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. |
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. |
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. |