As a Cadet, specifically a Sea Cadet, Seamanship is unarguably our main show. It encompasses what it really means to be a Sea Cadet, with the education of our proud Naval history, traditions, and the introduction of skills needed to master the sea. It has everything from Gyn to Semaphore to Flags & Pendants. In early January from the 10th to the 12th, Warspite Cadets headed down to HMCS Star Naval Reserve Base in Hamilton to learn and improve their Seamanship skills, along with other Corps in the Region. Added to Seamanship, was staying in the base overnight, meeting and making new friends and having important learning experiences. So sit back, relax, and don't let the gyn fall on you as you read this article!
25-01-10 - 1900 - Departure From the Ship
At around 1900, we arrived at our Ship (Warspite) put all our kit on a bus, and at around 1945, left for the one-hour drive to HMCS Star Naval Reserve Base in Hamilton, Ontario. POC2 Acharya. A (left) & MC Ingram (right) are pictured above waiting outside to get on the bus to HMCS Star (25-01-10). Sorry for the blurry nightlight photo.
25-01-10 - 2125 - Arrival at HMCS Star
Cadets got their kit off the bus, formed up for rules and security instructions, along with an introduction from some HMCS Star staff.Cadets are photographed above, formed up in front of the HMCS Star main building (25-01-10). Sorry for the blurry nightlight photo.
25-01-10 - Lights Out
After the Cadets arrived, they set up their sleeping bags and got ready to sleep. Lights Out was around 2330. Cadets are pictured above setting up sleeping bags to sleep overnight at HMCS Star (25-01-10).
25-01-11 - Wakey-Wakey & Lights Out
Cadets woke up at 0600, changed into their C5 Work Unifrom and separated into different divisions, 6 in total with 3 for Phase 1-2 Cadets and 3 for Phase 3-4 Cadets. Cadets are pictured above, formed up in different divisions (24-01-11).
Cadets ate breakfast at around 0732. Cadets are pictured above collecting breakfast to eat (24-01-11).
25-01-11 - Gyn Safety Training
At around 0834, Cadets had a lesson on gyn safety, rules and theory. Safety is an integral part of Seamanship, and every Cadet should know it.Lt(N) Knoop and a Senior Cadet are pictured above giving a lesson on gyn safety (24-01-11).
25-01-11 - Knots
At around 1000, Cadets had a lesson on different types of knots, and how to tie them, followed by a game to see who could tie knots the fastest. Cadets are photographed above playing a game to see who can tie certain types of knots faster (25-01-11).
25-01-11 - Monkey's Fist Knot Lesson
Cadets learned how to tie a Monkey's Fist knot, which takes a long time and a lot of skill. Cadets from Warspite are pictured above showing their tied Monkey's Fist Knots (25-01-11).
25-01-11 - Blocks
After lunch, Cadets learned how to use single and double blocks. A Cadet is pictured above learning how to use a block. (24-01-11)
25-01-11 - More Blocks!
Cadet Janzen is pictured above practising Blocks in teams with other Cadets (25-01-11).
25-01-11 - Dinner
The Cadets changed into their civies (civilian uniform) and ate dinner at 1715. MC Rovskiy is pictured above eating his dinner (25-01-11).
25-01-11 - Divisions Choose Names
Cadets got to choose a unique name for their respective divisions. The division with the most unique name won bragging rights. The Cadets who named their division "The Pretty Pink Princess" are pictured above (25-01-11)...
25-01-11 - Dodgeball!
At around 1830, Cadets got the chance to play Dodgeball. Different divisions faced off against each other in tournament-style games. Cadets are pictured above playing Dodgeball (25-01-11).
25-01-11 - Lights Out
At around 2300, Cadets went to sleep excited for the events planned for the next day. The Cadets' sleeping set-up is pictured above (25-01-11).
25-01-12 - Wakey Wakey & Breakfast
Cadets woke up at 0600, changed into their C5-Work Uniform, packed up their kit, and then ate breakfast. Cadets are pictured above collecting breakfast to eat (25-01-12).
25-01-12 - Setting up Gyn
Using their knowledge from the gyn lessons yesterday, Cadets worked together to set up a Gyn that followed all the safety parameters while still being quick. Cadets are pictured above viewing their Gyn after setting it up (25-01-12).
25-01-12 - Flags & Hoists
Cadets learned the phonetic alphabet, its different meanings, and the flags that represent them. They also raced to see who could spell a word faster using flags. Cadets are pictured above holding flags that translate into the word "filter" (yes, I know that is random, but that is kind of the whole point) (25-01-12).
25-01-12 - Semaphore
Cadets learned how to say different words and letters using Semaphore, and then competed with other groups to say different words to each other using Semaphore. Cadets are pictured above using Semaphore to say words to other groups (25-01-12).
25-01-12 - Lunch
Cadets ate lunch at 1200, which was subs and pizza. Cadets are pictured above collecting their lunch to eat (25-01-12).
25-01-12 - Bus ride back to the Ship
At around 1400, after packing all their kit and leaving HMCS Star even cleaner than it was before, Cadets headed back for the Ship on the 1-hour bus ride. Cadets are pictured above on a bus on the way back to the ship from HMCS Star(25-01-12).
And that wraps up the Regional Seamanship Training Weekend that Warspite Cadets got to experience at HMCS Star. All of those who attended are now better at every aspect of Seamanship, from Gyn to Flags & Pendants. They all learned new skills, gained knowledge that is integral to being a Sea Cadet and made tons of new experiences! Thanks for reading, and I'll see you in the next one.
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