NAVY NEWS, NOVEMBER 2008 41
Buxton Pair are
make saved after
mark at boat race
Nationals incident
BUXTON cadets comprised almost TWO staff members of the Great
half of the North West Area team Yarmouth unit rushed to the
which competed in the Corps rescue of a mother and son when
national sailing championships in their dinghy got into trouble on
Northern Ireland. the Norfolk Broads.
The 15-strong team won the On a particularly rough day
Open Bosun trophy, the Topper at Oulton Broad Yacht Club, PO
crew came second, they were joint (SCC) Graeme Richardson and
second in the Open Windsurfing CPO (SCC) Phil Corbyn, of TS
contest and overall the team came Norfolk, were on duty providing
fourth. rescue cover for the Norfolk
Not a bad show by the Dinghy Championships.
seven Buxton cadets, who were The day was almost over, and
competing against the best of events starting to wind down,
more than 400 units around the when one of the competing boats
country, many of whom have the caught its main sheet round a
benefit of actually living quite turning mark and tipped over
close to the sea. sharply, taking in lots of water.
A group of 14 cadets from the The pair on board were able to
unit attended a ceremony at the stabilise the dinghy, but by that
National Memorial Arboretum
● Calm before the storm – offshore training ship TS John Jerwood
stage it was totally swamped.
at Alrewas to rededicate a tree CPO Corbyn, who with another
planted in memory of the crew of club member had seen events
a previous HMS Bulwark, which
unfold, sped over in a boat while
blew up at Sheerness in November
PO Richardson launched a second
1914.
rescue RIB.
The cadets were inspected by
Within minutes the boy had
Vice Admiral Sir Patrick Symons,
been taken aboard the first boat
president of the Bulwark, Albion
Tykes take a trip to
and the dinghy had been secured
and Centaur Association, and
and supported.
took part in a march-past.
On arrival the second boat was
A letter of congratulation
able to free the dinghy, and both
has been received from the Vice
rescue craft towed the stricken
Admiral complimenting the
boat back to shore.
Buxton contingent on their drill
PO Richardson said: “The
and appearance, which were
weather had been bad all day,
impeccable.
Northern Ireland with strong winds and heavy rain
Strong winds failed to ruin the
throughout, but we were able to
weekend for another party from
arrive very quickly, and between
Buxton, this time at Hollingworth
ELEVEN Sea Cadets from
the two boats safely return them
Lake, where they picked up some
Huddersfield and the
to shore.”
useful sailing experience.
surrounding district made
The unit is always keen to hear a return trip to Ireland in
from potential cadets, and from Corps offshore vessel TS John
Unit is dealt a
adult volunteers who would be
Jerwood.
willing to help as instructors in a
The cadets, accompanied by
variety of skills. Contact Lt (SCC)
winning hand
CPOs (SCC) Bernadette Jones and
Bruce Luckman on 01298 78092.
Michael Watson of Huddersfield
WOOTTON Bassett unit has
By land,
unit and AC Rayner of Huntingdon
been able to buy new expedition
unit, joined the 25m offshore motor
kit thanks to a generous donation
vessel and her four permanent crew
by a London guild.
by water
at Preston Marina.
The money provided by the
After an overnight rest the new
Worshipful Company of the
ship’s crew were ready to set sail.
Makers of Playing Cards allowed
CADETS from St Albans unit
The cadets were detailed into
the unit to buy tents, rucksacks
showed they are just as good
three watches, with each watch
and associated equipment.
on dry land as they are on the
lasting two hours; the duty watch
The new kit will be used for
water by winning an expedition
was responsible for keeping expedition training and as part
competition.
lookout, navigating and helming. of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
The four-strong team, led by
On entering a port all the cadets scheme.
LC Alse Sharp, demonstrated worked together on harbour
their skills in a variety of routine, throwing out fenders and Medal winners
exercises including map-reading standing by with mooring lines.
After visits to Douglas and Port
CADETS from Northampton
and orienteering, river-crossing,
mountaineering, speed-marching Erin the cadets sailed for Bangor
and Wellingborough made a big
and first aid. in Ireland, at which point the trip
impression at national regattas.
LC Sharp, along with LCs became a little less enjoyable for
Among the top performers were
Threadgold and Hughes and the land-locked unit.
brothers Matt and Luke Rixon, who
Marine Cadet Buck, now go on to During the crossing several
won all their races and took home
the area competition. cadets suffered with sea-sickness,
four gold medals in windsurfing,
Meanwhile, two St Albans which resulted in the whole crew
while Harry Boyde took third in
● Huddersfi eld cadets make the most of a fi ne spell of weather on board TS John Jerwood
cadets were praised by their CO mucking in to cover watches and
one of his Topper races.
for their efforts in the national look after their stricken comrades. souvenirs of their journey. of navigation and seamanship. the cadets on their efforts and
Six Northampton rowers took
canoe competition in London. An overnight stay in Bangor was After calling at Lamlash and As a crew they learned about awarded them the badges and
the Hornblower Trophy for senior
Lt Cdr Graham Waylett was followed by a further sea passage, Troon the voyage concluded in teamwork and, probably most certificates that they had earned boys – the first win by the Eastern
pleased at the form shown by this time to Campbeltown. Largs, where the cadets were memorably, they learned about during the week. Region in 45 years.
OC Samantha Smart, who battled After another predictably rewarded for their efforts with weather – bad weather, force six S/Lt Dawson added that the The junior boys and girls both
through atrocious conditions to wobbly day there was some relief Offshore Power Hand certificates winds and high seas, to be specific. opportunity to undertake a voyage won bronzes, while Cdts Vine and
take silver, and Marine Cadet at the opportunity of shore leave. at grades one and two. On the cadets’ return S/Lt (SCC) on an offshore vessel such as TS Barley were third in Yole rowing.
Ben Landsown, who came fourth This provided cadets with the During the week the cadets Craig Dawson RNR, the unit’s John Jerwood was a really positive
The power boaters took fourth
despite a bad lane draw. chance to see some sights and buy were trained in the exacting skills Officer in Charge, congratulated experience for young people.
place in their competition.
Victory at long last
All ship-shape, Bristol (Knowle) fashion
A COMBINED team from Royal Marines distinguished
MEMBERS of Bristol Knowle unit were
Southwark and the City themselves.
surprised when they arrived at the ‘office’ to
of London broke a long- The Sea Cadet version
find things looking spick and span.
involves campcraft, map
Lloyds TSB, with which the unit banks,
standing run of defeats to
was holding an ‘Activity in the Community
take the coveted Chosin Cup and compass work, a route
Day’ and offered to lend a helping hand to
at the London Area expedition march, obstacle course and
deserving causes – such as the Sea Cadets.
training competition. a range of initiative tests.
Lt (SCC) Wendy Houlden, the unit
Teams of sea and marine Although neither
CO, made contact with the bank, which
cadets from Finchley, Southwark or City of London
resulted in 20 staff members, two of the unit
Brentwood, Croydon, have featured amongst the
committee and the CO putting in a day of
Haringey and Waltham winners for many years,
hard physical graft.
Forest, as well as the the six-strong combined
More than two tons of unwanted items
eventual winners, met at the team, under LCs Nathaniel
were taken to be recycled, including
Mereworth Woods training Davenport and Eli Mowbray
dismantling an old condemned caravan,
area in Kent. proved more than a match
which had been used as a galley.
And while the weather for the other units.
The outside of the buildings were painted
might have been fine, the Maj Dave Poke, HQ Staff
and brambles around the car park cleared.
name of the cup gave a hint of Officer ET, presented medals
As a thank you, a Certificate of
the hardships ahead, named and trophies to the teams,
Appreciation signed by Capt Jonathan
as it is after the ferocious and recalled how he had Fry RN, Captain of the Sea Cadets, was
battle in freezing conditions undertaken the challenge presented to the group during the day.
during the Korean War in himself years before – and he
late 1950 – a battle in which was on the winning team.
● Lloyds TSB workers pictured in the
Bristol Knowle unit car park
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