Sea cadets seek old crew mates

A NATIONAL seafaring youth charity which operates a Moray branch is trying to reconnect with those that once wore its navy blue uniform and white sailors cap.

The Sea Cadets search called My LegaSea aims to inspire former cadets to reconnect with the charity, share their stories from time spent at sea, on powerboats or travelling the world on expeditions.

Captain Phil Russell said: "We’d love to hear from anyone living in Scotland who once served as a sea cadet, in the United Kingdom or overseas, so that we can hear their stories and inspire them to share past adventures, friendships and valuable life lessons learned from time at sea.

"So far, we've heard from Olympians, award-winning musicians, engineers, dancers, civil servants and military veterans, all of whom were positively influenced by their time as a sea cadet."

My LegaSea is a long term impact study commissioned by the Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) to explore the legacy of its work with young people aged 10 to 18 and how it helps shape the lives and prospects of cadets.

The Sea Cadets has commissioned an independent researcher who has been travelling the country, meeting former cadets and hearing their stories.

If you, or anyone you know, has served in the Sea Cadets and would like to share your story, you can by completing the My LegaSea survey online at: https://www.sea-cadets.org/my-legasea or by emailing Legasea@ms-sc.org and aspencer@ms-sc.org.

Those not online can write to the Sea Cadets My LegaSea Team at 202 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JW. Founded 160 years ago, the sea cadets' units are run by 9000 volunteers. There are currently 400 units, including the Moray group.

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