Sam Green
29 April, 2025
News

Northampton Sea Cadets become national champions

Over the weekend of the 25-27 April, Northampton Sea Cadets took 9 cadets down to HMS Raleigh in Plymouth for the Sea Cadet National Drill and Piping Competition.

The winning team

The Armed Guard drill team was up against the best teams from across the country. They put on a fantastic drill routine, winning the competition and are now National Champions.

The cadets do a 15 minute drill routine where they are scored on their uniforms, technical ability, synchronised movements and overall performance. They all looked incredibly smart in their uniforms and performed a faultless routine. 

The Guard Commander, Petty Officer Cadet Austen, who has just turned 16, was responsible for leading the team and giving all the orders. He is now the best Sea Cadet Guard Commander in the country. They were also awarded a gold medal for the best arena display. 

Congratulations TS Laforey!

The march past
The march past Credit: Sam Green
Guard Commander Petty Officer Cadet Austen
Guard Commander Petty Officer Cadet Austen Credit: Sam Green
Smiles all round
Smiles all round Credit: Sam Green
The team after their routine
The team after their routine Credit: Sam Green
The inspection
The inspection Credit: Sam Green