To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy.
Sea Cadets is the UK's largest maritime youth charity, established in 1856 and working in over 400 units with 14,000 cadets aged between 10 and 18. CadetsĀ learn life skills like leadership and team working through nautical adventure activities, and can earn extra qualifications which give youngsters a head start.