23 Kent Sea Cadets - Blog

Charlottetown, PE. (May 2nd, 2022) - Cadets from Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (RCSCC) 23 Kent sailed from Summerside to Charlottetown onboard HMCS Summerside. A Kingston-class coastal defence vessel of the Royal Canadian Navy, HMCS Summerside was happy to host eight members of Charlottetown’s sea cadet unit, RCSCC 23 Kent, as they sailed from Summerside to Charlottetown. The cadets departed Summerside early on Monday morning, and arrived in Charlottetown at around 4:30pm. Upon arrival, HMCS Summerside docked alongside fellow Kingston-class ship, HMCS Kingston. During their voyage, the cadets got to learn about many aspects of shipboard life, as well as participate in real-world, hands-on activities. While on board, the cadets received a full tour of the ship, including the bridge, engine control room, and diver’s workshop. Along with the tour, the cadets were able to participate in a man overboard drill, try on firefighter gear, and even steer the ship! Shortly after noon, HMCS Summ...

Did you know that former Commander of the Canadian Defence Academy, Rear Admiral Luc Cassavi, was once a cadet? RAdm Cassavi was a member of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets before joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. When Cassavi was a teenager he struggled to find a place where he fit in. That was until he found sea cadets. The core values of the cadet movement and the mutual respect amongst its members created an environment where Cassavi could thrive. After leaving cadets in 1983 to join the Canadian Armed Forces, RAdm Cassavi served in many roles. In 2011, he departed to the United States to continue pursuing his education. On his return to Canada, he served as Deputy Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific, Director Canadian Submarine Force, Chief of Staff Plans and Operations for Maritime Forces Pacific and Joint Task Force Pacific, CO CFB Esquimalt, and Director General Naval Strategic Readiness at National Defence Headquarters. Most recently, Cassavi served as Commander of the Can...

  Volunteer Opportunity: Navy League Branch Committee Each Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps has an associated Navy League Branch working behind the scenes to support the efforts of the training staff. The Branch manages a variety of items to ensure the corps activities can run smoothly, including fundraising initiatives and community liaison. We are currently seeking volunteers to join the Board to support our unit. If you or anyone you know is interested please contact the Commanding Officer Lt(n) Bruce Ferguson at Bruce.Ferguson@cadets.gc.ca

Congratulations to former sea cadet Zachary Preston on his enrollment in the Naval Reserves. Sailor Third Class (Recruit) Preston will be joining HMCS Queen Charlotte and working in the Boatswain (Bos'n) trade. S3(R) Preston was a member of Rcscc 23 Kent and has worked his way up to the rank of Master Cadet before he aged out this past September. Joining the Naval Reserves is a great career choice! They offer paid training and education, competitive salaries, and other amazing benefits. They are always looking to hire more people. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Naval Reserves please visit their website: https://bit.ly/3JVr8KM