Seamanship Training Weekend 2014 31 March 2014
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Cadets host seamanship training weekend
By Todd Hambleton, Cornwall Standard Freeholder
Sunday, March 30, 2014 1:17:31 EDT PM
Emilie Pinard, 14, with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps local 110 Stormont group, proudly displays a wood paddle she's been working on, to be presented as a gift at the year-end review later this spring.
CORNWALL - For 14-year-old Emilie Pinard, that summertime sailing is the best part of being in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps.
But it takes a lot of indoor training each winter before that goes on.
"It's worth it, it's a lot of fun,'' said Pinard, a student at Ecole Secondaire La Citadelle who's been with the local 110 Stormont cadet corps two years and is eyeing a possible career someday in the army.
Pinard on the weekend was one of 45 local cadets age 12-18 who hosted five other corps from the region for a seamanship training weekend at the Cornwall Armoury.
About 200 cadets in all worked on air rifle target shooting, learned how to tie a variety of seamanship knots and hitches and worked on the shear legs lift, a self-standing derrick.
"Any time you can combine learning and fun, it's a good (experience),'' said Lt(N) Christopher Cochrane, Executive Officer with the RCSCC 110 Stormont.
"There are a lot of unique opportunities here for kids that age. . . I think it's amazing - look at all the smiling faces.''
Cadets from corps in Trenton, Napanee, Kingston, Kemptville and Ottawa were at the event that encourages plenty of interaction. The six groups were split into smaller mixed groups of 10 cadets.
"That way you have the interaction of kids from different towns,'' Cochrane said.
"They're (competing at drills) for bragging rights, (the most efficient) may get to go to lunch first.''
The training weekend doesn't really rotate between corps though - 110 Stormont officer Peter Mayer noted that "we've probably been doing this for the last 25 years or so from here (at the armouries).''
The Cornwall facility is the biggest reason why.
"We have a great facility here,'' Cochrane said. "It's just a good (weekend), getting everyone together for social time and training time.''
That works for Pinard, who during a training session proudly displayed the wood paddle she's been working on, a longer-term project that involves adding, among other things, hitches and half-hitches.
"If you're really into it, it doesn't take that much time,'' Pinard said.
The paddle will likely be a gift presented to a special officer - perhaps a general or an admiral - visiting Cornwall for the year-end parade and annual review in mid-May.
The 110 Stormont sea cadets meet at the armouries each Monday from 6:30-9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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Sea Cadets go head to head in Seaway City
By Adam Brazeau
CORNWALL, Ontario - Stormont Sea Cadet, Master Seaman Geneviève Akins was more than ready to put four years of training to the test.
The 15-year-old squared off against over 200 cadets in a Seamanship Training Weekend, hosted by the local Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps – 110 Stormont on Saturday and Sunday at the Cornwall Armoury.
Five corps from eastern Ontario, based out of Kingston, Trenton, Napanee, Kemptville, and Ottawa rallied to the Seaway City to participate in a series of competitions against local cadets in intermixed groups.
"Being here and training with hundreds of others helps us to be prepared for the navy," said Akins.
Life on the open water is something the Cornwall teen continues to contemplate as she works her way up the ranks. Since sea cadet programs are aimed at youths 12 to 18, Akins still has a few years to decide if she will join the navy.
Four years ago, she started the cadets with her older sister. Akins' mother saw the impact the program had on her niece and nephew and encouraged them to join.
"My sister and I really like it - it helps with respect and discpline," she said. "You get to meet a lot of people when you crew with them on a ship. I love to sail."
Akins is already excited for sea cadet camp this summer, which takes place in Kingston for six weeks. It's her third year going, the first summer lasted two weeks and the second year was for three. The entire trip comes at no cost to her or her family.
"I'm ready to ditch the beginner boat, I'll be learning new tricks that are a little more fun than just the basic training," she joked.
The cadet even learned how to play trumpet by joining the marching band, and has continued to develop her newfound musical talent at her high school. Akins' involvement in cadets has also piqued her interest in naval history.
In order to gain bragging rights, sea cadets took part in several seamanship contests including line heaving drills, assembling hoists and gyns, firing on a target range with air rifles, and tying knots.
Lt (N) Chris Cochrane has been involved with the Stormont Sea Cadets Corps for over 25 years and participated in the training weekend as a teen.
"We're continuing on with a longstanding tradition," said Cochrane.
He noted that the Cornwall Armoury has hosted the event for 25 years.
"Not all towns have access to a great facility like this. Cadets travel from all over the region to train here," he said.
Spoken from experience, Cochrane described the event as a great opportunity for cadets to challenge themselves, both physically and socially.
He encourages local youth to get involved with the free organization, which even supplies uniforms. There are currently 50 Stormont Sea Cadets, many of which are from Cornwall, as well as Ingleside, Bonville, Lancaster, and Martintown.
The Stormont Sea Cadet Corps meets at the Cornwall Armoury on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
For more information, visit www.stormontseacadets.ca
Sea Cadets celebrate year-end review in new home June 7, 2012
Kemptville Advance Captain Steven Waddell, MSM, CD, Deputy Chief of Staff of Canada Command, attended the 13th annual Review of 338 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Defiant, on June 2 at Kemptville's old fire hall (25 Reuben Crescent) and present home of RCSCC Defiant.
Captain Waddell, a 22-year veteran with the Royal Canadian Navy commented on how impressive the turn out of the community was to such an event. He was also very impressed by how well the cadets performed during their drill demonstration and the quality of their static displays.
The annual Review of the Sea Cadet Corps takes place at the end of each cadet training year to highlight the many accomplishments achieved by the cadets during the previous ten months of operation. The cadets provided the Captain, and numerous other dignitaries, parents, friends and family members in attendance with impressive displays, drill formations and awards of excellence, as well as the musical talent Defiant's friendly naval neighbour, RCSCC Stormont from Cornwall.
These local youth work hard all year long training and learning leadership, personal fitness, ceremonial drill, instructional techniques, music skills, marksmanship, firearm safety principles, and of course sailing and boat handling.
As a finale to the June 2 ceremonies, retired commander and Kemptville's Navy League president, Donovan Arnaud, was brought forward for a special presentation from Captain Waddell.
"On this second of June 2012, the day of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Mr. Arnaud is being honored with The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, for not only all the work he does for the Navy League of Canada, but also for his service to greater community of Kemptville," Captain Waddell said.
The Canadian Cadet Program offers a free, dynamic, community-based youth development program in a supportive and safe environment with the aims of promoting physical fitness and developing the attributes of good citizenship and leadership.
Thank you was offered by Corps Commanding Officer Lt Sean Casey, CD, for Captain Waddell's attendance at this year's annual cadet review and a thank you went out to all the cadets for their hard work this past year and more recently for the work that they put into this year's annual review. A special thank you went out to the families of the cadets as well for their incredible support over the past training year.
Submitted by the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Defiant 338. Link to Full Story
Captain Waddell, a 22-year veteran with the Royal Canadian Navy commented on how impressive the turn out of the community was to such an event. He was also very impressed by how well the cadets performed during their drill demonstration and the quality of their static displays.
The annual Review of the Sea Cadet Corps takes place at the end of each cadet training year to highlight the many accomplishments achieved by the cadets during the previous ten months of operation. The cadets provided the Captain, and numerous other dignitaries, parents, friends and family members in attendance with impressive displays, drill formations and awards of excellence, as well as the musical talent Defiant's friendly naval neighbour, RCSCC Stormont from Cornwall.
These local youth work hard all year long training and learning leadership, personal fitness, ceremonial drill, instructional techniques, music skills, marksmanship, firearm safety principles, and of course sailing and boat handling.
As a finale to the June 2 ceremonies, retired commander and Kemptville's Navy League president, Donovan Arnaud, was brought forward for a special presentation from Captain Waddell.
"On this second of June 2012, the day of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Mr. Arnaud is being honored with The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, for not only all the work he does for the Navy League of Canada, but also for his service to greater community of Kemptville," Captain Waddell said.
The Canadian Cadet Program offers a free, dynamic, community-based youth development program in a supportive and safe environment with the aims of promoting physical fitness and developing the attributes of good citizenship and leadership.
Thank you was offered by Corps Commanding Officer Lt Sean Casey, CD, for Captain Waddell's attendance at this year's annual cadet review and a thank you went out to all the cadets for their hard work this past year and more recently for the work that they put into this year's annual review. A special thank you went out to the families of the cadets as well for their incredible support over the past training year.
Submitted by the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Defiant 338. Link to Full Story
Diamond Jubilee Medal Awarded to Commander Donovan Arnaud of Kemptville Monday, 04 June 2012 12:51
The 338 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps DEFIANT held their 13th Annual Year-End Review on Saturday, to a great turnout by the community. As a finale to Saturday’s ceremonies, Captain Steven Waddell, a 22-year veteran with the Royal Canadian Navy, presented Commander Donovan Arnaud - Kemptville’s Navy League President, with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Arnaud was awarded the distinction for all the work he does for the Navy League of Canada, and also for his service to the greater community of Kemptville. LINK to Full story
