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HAN OF COMMAND: HMCS ACADIA WELCOMES COMMANDER HARRY EDWARDS
On Tuesday, 10 July 2012 at 1900, HMCS ACADIA will conduct a Change
of Command Ceremony between Cdr Nancy Chishoim and Cdr Harry
Edwards. Cdr Chisholm completed her forth year as CO of HMCS ACADIA in
2011. During Cdr Chisholm’s tenure, the Leadership Team has overseen the
training of over 4200 cadets and supervised and mentored over 540 officers,
NCM5, and Civilian Instructors. The Return to Unit rates declined substantially
and we have seen an increased interest from adults and staff cadets seeking
opportunities in HMCS ACADIA. HMCS ACADIA has also streamlined many of their
processes finding efficiencies, and creating a fun environment for all.
Those that have heard Cdr Chisholm address the Ship’s Company of HMCS
ACADIA know that she is very proud of ACADIA, Cadets and Staff and the many
summer training centre accomplishments. As the Commander would say “peace
and rock on’ Cdr Chisholm will still be running the Sail Centre and is appointed
Commander Nancy
as an Area CIC Officer for South Western NS.
Chisholm
We will certainly miss Commander Chisholm, however she is leaving the Ship in
excellent hands with Cdr Edwards. Welcome aboard, Sir!
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Commander Harry
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FORMER COMMANDING OFFICER OF HMCS ACADIA LLOYD BOURINOT
Lloyd Bourinot passed away 25 Feb 2012. He commanded ACADIA for 5 years from
1987-1991. One of the last things Lloyd was doing before he died was writing down a lot
of the history and the stories he remembered from his time in ACADIA. As a member of the
ACADIA ALUMNI Association one of the current projects we have been working on is the writing
of a “history/picture” book. Lloyd was a great story-teller and funny and knew a lot of folks
so his input will offer quite a bit of interesting
detail. The Alumni is excited about this project and
the intent is to leave room for future chapters.
When you get to the Boatshed in ACADIA you will
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see that it is named after Lloyd. He certainly was a
large presence in ACADIA and later in Cornwallis
Park. “Fair Winds and a Following Sea Lloyd”
(Picture. Lloyd’s daughter NCdt Janelle Bourinot at
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The Lloyd Bourinot Sail Centre 5
May).
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SEA TRAINERS SHORT-TERM PLANS AND PRIORITIES
There is a lot going on right now and there have been some very
significant accomplishments and changes since our last Bulletin. There
are also some challenges but it is “all good” and we are making progress
Something that is very reassuring is the increase in
Sea Cadet Numbers. The ‘09 results are misleading because there
was no “exact” way to count cadets. The FV2 database is actually
providing
us a way to count more accurately now. We are at 2400
cadets: thelargest region in the Nation by nearly 600 cadets.
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Our Goal is 2500 Cadets for 2012 and 3000 Cadets by 2015. We Send out individual quarterly reports so that each Unit can
measure their success in retaining current cadets and recruiting new cadets.
a. Our biggest challenges over the next while are: (A) changing sail centres to Nautical_____
Centres and increasing corps on-the-water opportunities, (b) sailing implementing all the changes th arJ
happening now that the Canadian Yachting Association has changed it’s programme from CYA Levels toth new
“CANSaiI” Programme”; and (c) staying on top of all the other stuff that’s happening
As the Commanding Officer of the Regional Cadet Sailing School I am really excited about the personal achievemen
the Staff over the past few months as well as some of the significant milestones we are reaching First we have finally
put in place the Regional Cadet Sailing School Establishment and are excited that we can use this establishment
to help manage and professionally develop staff to deliver the corps programme.
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LT(N) Soper. Has been on Nautical Centre National Working Groups and CANSaiI Symposiums.
Very soon we will reach the objective of re-purposing the Sail Centres as Nautical Training
Centres. A National working group was held to move the Nautical Training Centre concept along. A CATO will be
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released soon that outlines the mission, aim/support and operation of the Nautical Centres. Some of the activitie
that are picking up momentum and/or that are favourites of the nautical weekend activities are: SCUBA, white w
rafting, canoeing and this fall we will be introducing “navigation trg simulators” (we have 6 units that will be av
in the fall.
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Corps having dilticullies completing portions of nautical
training due to lack of resources, SMES, CtC.
Regions currently conducting PU Mx24 and limited portions
of PD M122 a PD Cx25
Qualified instructors trained in the program exist to SUlillOlt
nautical training, but are not necessarily being utilized
Current construct results in centres closing for a large part
of the training year (loss of expertisel
Equipment exisL to support nautical training, but are noL
optimally being utilized
Ability to manage and maintain assets lobe reviewed
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DELIVER —Tbe mandate is to deliver training for the
corps for P0 M122 and PD Mx24.
OPPORTUNITIES To take advantage of training
opportunities for cadets and officers in order to
enhance nautical skills and to provide continuing
education.
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SUPPORT Provide resource assistance in supuort of
cadet and officer nautical training [includes P0 Cx25).
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CANSaiI QUICK INFO FOR YOUR INSTRUCTORS
For information regarding CANSaII please visit:
http://www.sailing.ca/sailor develorment/long term athlete development framework!
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PROGRAMME DEPLOYMENTS OPPORTUNITIES
A. INVITATION TO TALL SHIPS 2012
The Waterfront Development Corporation Ltd (WDCL) is hosting the Tall Ships event
again this year and has invited the cadet program to be part of this exciting
opportunity. Although in the early stages of planning (and our participation has not
yet been confirmed for all events), we have been invited to be part of the following
activities;
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b.
Welcoming Ceremony, 19 Jul at 1800 (6:00 pm) The WDCL would like to
have cadet participation (near the Maritime Museum) in this ceremony as the
ships arrive;
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Crew Parade, 21 Jul from 1030 1115 This event involves crew members
from the ships dressed in costumes, playing instruments, and marching along
the Waterfront to the Casino. This is a fun event, which will conclude at the Casino with a breakfast;
This is a qreat
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event for Local Corps and Navy league Cadets as well!; AND
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c. Sunrise Ceremony, 22 Jul starting at 0900 The ships will be open to the public this day for viewing. Before the
ships are made available, the WDCL would like the cadets to conduct a Sunrise Ceremony, perhaps around 0900.
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B. CADETS HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR THE CCG SHIP
Ati Reg Sea Cadets have
been offered one billet
onboard the CG Henry
Larsen for the summer of
2012. The ship sails off
the Canadian East Coast up
to the North Arctic Seas for
a period of 3 or 6 weeks
and is continuously at sea
for up to five days. The
ship has crossed the Arctic Circle in past voyages. The cadets
become part of the ships crew and are involved in every part of
shipboard operations. This is a once in a life time opportunity
for the selected cadets. A number of submissions for the
Canadian Coast Guard deployment for 2012 were received and
nominations were forwarded to DCdts. Expect the final
selections to be made very shortly.
D. GREAT LAKES DEPLOYMENT
Sea Cadets from the Ati Reg will have the opportunity to participate in the Great Lakes
Deployment in HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC in company with USS DE WERT, USS
HURRICANE. The Ship will be deploying from Halifax to Thunder Bay and return over the
period 23 Jul 9 Oct 12. Confirmed 1 Escort, 6 male and 2 female Cadets ( Serial One:
3M12F, 19 Jul-i Aug and Serial Two: 3MIOF, 1-30 Aug). Regions are submitting names now
Stay Tuned! More information to follow!
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C. US COAST GUARD EAGLE DEPLOYMENT
Every year Sea Cadets
are offered two positions
onboard USCG EAGLE.
The USCG Cutter EAGLE
deployment takes place
aboard a sailing ship (tall
ship) approximately 98
metres (295 feet) in
length. The ship sails off
the East Coast of the United States for a period of 6 or 7 weeks
and continuously at sea for up to five days. The cadets become
part of the ships crew and are involved in every part of
shipboard operations. This is a once in a life time opportunity
for the selected cadets. A number of submissions for the USCG
Eagle deployment for 2012 were received and nominations
were forwarded to DCdts. Expect the final selections to be
made very shortly.
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E. BILATERAL TRAINING AGREEMENT (TALL SHIP ROYALIST DEPLOYMENT)
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet program has entered into a training arrangement with the Marine
Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) of the United Kingdom (UK), to allow 12 Canadian Sea Cadets to
join 12 UK Sea Cadets on a 12 day deployment (plus travel) aboard the MSSC owned 29 meter
Brigantine, Training Ship (TS) ROYALIST. The reciprocal side of this arrangement will see 20 UK Sea
Cadets attend three and six week training at HMCS ACADIA in the summer of 2012.
Three Atlantic Region cadets will get to sail aboard Tall Ship Royalist 17 Sep 7 Oct 12 off the
coast of England and France with up to five days at sea. The sailing ship is 29 metres in length.
Prereqs are: age 16 as of 1 Mar 12 and not be 18 before 15 Oct 12, physically fit with NO medical
issues, P01 And successfully completed Phase 4, fluent in English, overall physical fitness level Bronze, free of any medical
limitations, ailments, or iniuries.
F. RENDEZ-VOUS NAVAL (150 CADETS ARE INVITED)
Atlantic Region has received an invitation to send a number of Sea Cadets to Quebec City to participate in the Rendez-vous Naval
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2012 on the 8-10 Jun 12. The cadets will travel by bus and attend numerous events in Quebec City along with other Sea Cadets
from Quebec and Ontario.
we still have a lot of work to do to get our facilities to where we want them to be
A. RED ROCK SAIL CENTRE OIC LCDR CINDY GALT
B MATHEW SYMES (BURIN) SAIL CENTRE OIC LCDR
His Excellency, the Right
HARRY EDWARDS
Honourable David Johnston,
Governor General of Canada
Congratulations to LCdr
invested LieutenantEdwards on his appointment
Commander Cindy Gait as an
as Commanding Officer of
Officer of the Order of Military
HMCS ACADIA.
Merit during a ceremony held
at Rideau Hail in Ottawa, 2
Unfortunately the site was
March 2012. She has worked
broken into recently,
tirelessly, helping to develop
however, not much damage
Canada’s youth for more than
and nothing of value was
35 years. LCdr Gait currently
taken (fence/padlocks need to
serves as Officer-in-Charge of
be repaired/replaced).
the Sea Cadet Red Rock Sail
Centre at HMCS Queen Charlotte in Charlottetown. BZ Cindy!
This Centre has seen an
incredible increase in the
We are also sending another 6 canoes to the site because the
number of cadets attending
demand for canoeing is so high. The Army and Air Cadet Units
the weekends. Exceptional
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C. WEST COAST NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR-LCdr ARCH
HARTLEY
Admiral Gardam presented LCdr Arch Hartley with a MARLANT BZ
Award (Achievement Recognition) during a ceremony held in Halifax
the end of March. LCdr Hartley’s planning and organization of the
Cadet Participation in the HMCS Shawinigan Ceremony was Outstandin’
On another note: we are stalled on the building of the
Passadena Sail Centre because of flooding in the proposed area.
Disappointing for sure but we are pursuing alternative space
In the same location.
D. SEARWATER SAIL CENTRE
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LT(N) Poirier
2 trailers have been removed. The first triple wide accommodation
trailer has arrived on site and should be useable by the end of May.
Yes!
Additionally the old deck has been torn away and
a new deck for Mainbrace is being built, the
road has been paved, and two storaqe sheds built
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E. CAPE BRETON SAIL CENTRE- LT(N) JOHN MULLINS
Cape Breton has a newly installed fence surrounding its compound. This coupled with a
recent updated agreement with the Northern Yacht Club will be a welcomed addition and
will provide a more positive experience for the cadets attending.
Nestled in beautiful Cape Breton Island, sits Cape Breton Sail Centre. Averaging about 10
knots during our sail season, it always makes for exciting (and challenging!) weekends.
Our coaches are always improving, looking for new creative ways to develop their
coaching skills and tailor to the needs of the cadets and our environment. Our centre is
constantly improving, with new power boats, newer sail boats and with continuous
improvement to our site. Keep your eyes on Sydney/Cape Breton Sail Centre, as it’s an
up and coming hot spot. Did we mention Cape Breton has been rated by Vacay.ca as
Canada’s most romantic place to be? You really can’t beat our scenery, and our sail boats
most certainly don’t hurt the view. (Submitted by LT(N) John Mullins)
we have: (a) recognize and reward people; (b) profesionally develop/mentor our
with our people to build up teamwork and sense of belonging
(Photograph: LT(N) Wojdylak, CPO2 Samms and CPOI. Desorcy).
We just finished a pre Camp Senior Leadership Conference excellent planning sessions
for HMCS AVALON and ACADIA Staffs. Also gave the “new” XO in ACADIA (LCdr Paul
Fraser), an opportunity to meet and work with the Senior Team.
There are two large changes/initiatives underway: the Statement pf Work/Request for
Proposal for HMCS ACADIA will be posted by Public Works for Tender by the end of May.
This project has been immensely time consuming and will continue to occupy a large part
of both LT(N) Wojdylak”s and my own time as we go into the next pahse of the tender
process (evaluation of bids).
In HMCS AVALON we will have the Galley in CABOT operational. This is a huge success
story because it literally saves a couple of travel hours a day for the Cadets and Staff (no
e Station for meals). The management of a Galley will certainly be “new” for the AVALON
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longer bussing back and forth to
Command Team.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
HMCS ACADIA COMMANDING OFFICERS ‘COIN OF
EXCELLENCE”
Cdr Edwards has
initiated, starting
this summer, a
“Coin of Excellence”.
It is guaranteed that
this coin will become
a most popular
trophy.
BRAVO ZULU. Normally a coin like this is awarded to recognize
and salute a job well done!
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HAL DAVIES
NOMINATIONS
We have received
eight nominations for
the Award and have
struck a selection
committee to identify
a “winner”.
Trophy and keeper will be awarded most
likely in HMCS ACADIA for the “first” annual awarding
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ROBERT I. HENDY DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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Awarded by the National Board of Directors to individuals who have accomplished feats or achievements of national
or international significance in the area of maritime affairs or youth development.
The award is named after Commodore Robert Ian Hendy, VRD, CD, QC, D.Sc Mil (19 16-1994). Cmdre Hendy joined the RCNVR
in 1936. During WWII, he served aboard HMC Ships “Assiniboine”, “Annapolis” and “Prince Robert” as well as HMS Revenge.
After the war he continued to serve in the Reserves, eventually commanding HMCS York from 1951-1955. In 1955 he was
promoted to Commodore and appointed Senior Naval Officer Toronto, a position he held until his retirement in 1962. Cmdre
Hendy served in The Navy League of Canada from 1951 until his death in 1994. He was National President from 1976-1978. A
long time promoter of Canada’s maritime interests, Cmdre Hendy was the first recipient of the Admiral’s Medal for Maritime
Affairs in 1985 and he
Some east reciments
received an Honourary
2009 The Honourable Senator William
2003 VAdm Peter Cairns
Doctorate in Military Sciences
Rompkey
from the Royal Military College
2008 Dr. Rob Hubert
2002 RAdm Tim Porter
in 1989.
2007 Cdr (ret’d) Alec Douglas, Phd
2001 Herbert and Diane Stuemer
2006 Captain(N) Peter Avis
2000 None
Congratulations to these
2005 The Honorable Senator Cohn Kenny
1999 Dr. Peter Haydon
outstanding Chiefs for their
2004 Dr. Richard Gimblett
1998 Captain Marc Garneau
exceptional contributions to
the Navy League and the
Cadet Programmes.
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(Photograph by Andrew
Warden). Hon VAdm (Ret’d)
Fred Mifflin Presents the
“Hendy Award”.
From the left: LT(N) Earle
Corn (Ret’d), President NS
Mainland Division Navy
League of Canada, CPO1 Tom
Riefesel, MARLANT Formation
Chief; CPO1 Gerry Desorscy,
Coxswain HMCS ACADIA, the
Honourable, RAdm Fred
Mifflin, (Ret’d), Honourary
Chairman of the Navy League
of Canada, CPO1 “Spike”
Buhlen, CFB HALIFAX Base
Chief, CPO1 Mike Feltham,
CANFLTLANTHQ. Fleet CPO
and LCdr Marie Bourinot,
Regional Cadet Sea Trg
Officer (AtI)
I PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
STV TUNA OPPORTUNITIES
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1.. Spots are Open for the Intermediate Cruising Course on TUNA
28-31’ May
2. Last summer we were very fortunate to have the Sail Training Vessel (Sn!)
TUNA sail from Shearwater to Cornwaliis with two cadets and an escort officer on
board. Once in Cornwallis, the TUNA conducted familiarization training for the
cadets. This program was such a success that the STV TUNA has planned to return
to HMCS ACADIA this summer, expanding the program from a one week to a two
week opportunity!
We will be looking for two cadets and an escort to sail with the TUNA to
Cornwallis, around 16 Jul 12. More to follow on this opportunity.
NAVIGATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS
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A team of Navigation SMEs consisting of LT(N) Philips, LT(N)
Randell, LT(N) Young, Sit Thompson, SIt Caidwell, SIt Savary and
P01 Osborne have being travelling throughout the AtI Reg conducting
Train the Trainers Navigation Workshops to assist corps Navigations
lAW the Phase 4 IGs. To date
four seminars have been
conducted in NL, one in NB and
one in NS with a second one
schedule for NS shortly. These
workshops have been very
successful and very well received
by those who attended. This is a
work in progress and more
workshops will be conducted as
the need arises.
SCOP TRAINING (SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS PROGRAMME)
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RED ROCK (PEI)
SCOP training was offered to the staff of the Red Rock sail centre during March month. 8 officers participated in land training and
pool option for the Small Boat Power (Mod 3) course and the Small Craft rescue Award (Mod 4). It was the first time we split the
training over 2 sessions. Session 2 will be scheduled alter this spring and will consist of the on-the-water portion and rescue
scenarios.
Very successful weekend overall. SCOP training will continue to be offered outside the CSTC. Mandate of SCOP training is to
ensure our sailing centres are staffed with the most qualified pers possible. This being said if you wish to help out at sail centres
and are SCOP oualified or can benefit from any trainino orovided olease contact your sail centre OIC.
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CADET SAILING PROGRAM LEADERS SYMPOSIUM 23-26 MAR 12
This coming summer the cadet program will adopt the newly released CANSaiI program. No specific details able to
be released at this time as to how this will be incorporated but more will follow shortly.
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This being said representatives from the regions attended a Cadet Program Leaders Symposium held in BC this past
month. During this symposium we looked the CANSaiI program, completed the CANSaiI transition program, and
discussed the cadet implementation. CANSaII is very exciting and is being approached strongly by the cadet
program nationally. The program will provide a more sound basis of sailing skills and stronger skill development
through the various phases. More info on CANSaiI can be found later in this newsletter.
Representatives from Atlantic Region were as follows: LCdr N. Chishoim, Lt(N) E. Soper, Lt(N) R. Kelly, SLt M.
Joyce, SLt T. Thompson, SLt K. Miles, SLt Z. Sellers and ASLt M.
THREE ATLANTIC REGION CIC OFFICERS COMPLETE THE
OFFICER-OF-THE-DAY DAMAGE CONTROL (OOD DC) COURSE
(submitted by SLT Danny Young)
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Lt(N) Young of 130 RCSCC FREDERICTON, SLt Thompson of 353 RCSCC
OKANAGAN, and SLt Savary of 26 RCSCC CORNWALLIS recently
returned from CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia, after completing the
COD DC course at Damage Control Training Facility GALIANO. The COD
DC course is a new training opportunity being offered to CIC Officers
who are pursuing the TOIC career path. This course is intended for
officers and senior NCCs who are working towards achieving the OOD
qualification aboard a Major or Minor Warfare Vessels on how to take
charge of shipboard emergencies (i.e. flood, fire, and casualty) while the
ship is alongside in harbour. TOIC personnel can fill vacancies on this
course, giving them a better understanding of the damage control
organization aboard ship and training them how to take charge of
personnel when reacting to an emergency.
The course was 11 days long and the training progressed as follows:
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2 days Flood and Fire fresher training (classroom and simulator)
2 days of lectures and practical demonstrations
5 days of practical assessments in the damage control simulator
Caption: OOD DC gives Tender Officer-In-Charge (TOIC) trained
officers first hand training on how to react to shipboard emergencies
while alongside in harbour.
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LONG TERN SA11O DEVELOPMENT
LONG TERM SAILOR DEVELOPMENT
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2012 CYA Instructor Registration
All Sail Instructors in the region are required to
complete the LTSD Online Module before they will be permitted to pay their 2012 instructor dues.
Please ensure ALL instructors in the region visit the following link and follow the online instructions:
httn://www.formstack.comlforms/’l 058047-CzmuZ7vva9
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SAILING TO WIN
SAILING FOR LIFE
COMMUNICATION (photographs: monthly RCSU(A) Trg Mtg (left) and LT(N) John Philips participating in monthly Trg Meeting (right)
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(1) One of the most difficult but probably one of the
most important areas of the job lies in “how well we
communicate”. “People like to know what’s going
on”! When the pace at work and the volume of work
never slackens we tend to not have “enough time”
left over it seems to relay what is happening. The
Trainers have made a concentrated effort to use
communications to become stronger in how
we can support the programme through
better contact with different groups of
folks. At the Region level we now
have monthly tn-service trg meetings,’
and the Snr Trainers have a follow-on
with the RCSU(A) XO and a
back-brief with the Det Comds.
The elemental Trainers also h:::
a monthly discussion with the
ACO/ACA’s.
We have also initiated monthly
Conf calls with CSTC Snr L’Ship
And we have also started a
monthly Calendar of significant “sea” events, plan to continue with our Sea Trg Bulletin and get out and
attend Events and talk and participate with Folks.
(2) LT(N) Soper is also expanding our goal to communicate by concentrating on connecting with Sail Coaches, Instructors and the
sailing community both civilian and internal as well as regionally and nationally with teleconfs and the creation of a facebook rage
SAIL CENTRE OIC / SAIL COACH TELECONFERENCE
The region has recently begun to participate in bi-monthly teleconferences with the Sail Centre OIC and senior coaches from each
site. The conferences are a means of communicating throughout the season as a group and to provide opportunities to answer
questions, etc. more personally.
RCSS(A) FACEBOOK PAGE RCSS(A) recently joined the social media scene and created a Facebook Page. This page ha’
been and will continue to provide updates surrounding activities, updates, etc. involving sailing, power boating, etc. within
Atlantic region. Come “LIKE US” today at: http://www.facebook.com/RegionalCadetSailingSchoolAtlantic
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SAILING REGIONAL QUALIFYING REGATTA (MAY LONG WEEKEND)
It was an awesome weekend. The top six teams will form our Atlantic Region National Team
and head to Kingston late August for
SKIPPER
CREW
FINAL PTsLookup the National Regatta
Last
Aras
Bower
Woodman
339
1
16
PTS
1
1
180
William
180
2
21
2
2
23
341
Woodman
23
3
37
3
CampbeU
85
4
47
Savoie
55
5
53
Collicut
351
Fitzgerald
26
6
59
6
6
Ley
62
Stacey
280
7
60
7
7
Savoie
55
Daigle
9
8
63
8
8
Stafford
39
Banfleld
284
9
64
9
9
Gray
284
Spurrell
284
10
13
10
10
Jones
212
Winsor
191
11
109
11
11
Kelly
295
Edwards
237
12
116
12
Clattenburg
324
Lescaudron
26
12
116
13
12
13
Lieb
29
D’Eon
92
14
122
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14
Kuhne
Herritt
191
328
Mayo
Close
345
305
15
125
15
16
15
16
McKinnon
25
Corps POS PTS P05
3
4
5
Hams
24
Corps
Last
280 Gaw
86
4
5
16
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Rec’d following comments from NSMD NL and Cdr Reddy
Folks: Man oh! Man: What a programme, I personally I was never much for
May I add to Earle’s comments a BZ to the
sail boats it seemed like to much to learn and motors got one to where they
Regional Regatta team. Excellent weekend of
wanted quicker. To watch 32 Cadets from the Atlantic provinces participate
sailing (best seen by the team) for our
with such keen competition spirit is a sight to see. LT(N) Ed Soper with his
cadets. I was very impressed by the cadets
team of coaches and volunteers are incredible and are true water babies. It
attending
The calibre and enthusiasm to sail
was great to go for a boat ride and watch 2 races and to sit and talk to the
has seen a significant increase over the past
Cadets at lunch. We are truly, through this programme making the next
few years. This speaks to our programme and
generations of Leaders. The PA’s side was great as ED had a 10 minute
the dedication of our staff at the corps and
radio interview and just as I was leaving CTV was arriving, this is the first
sailing centres.
year I can remember such good PA. Cameras were also live streaming from
the boats to shore, we will have a good disk to send to National and a super
It was a pleasure to be present at the awards
recruiting video. Bravo Zulu to LCdr Bourinot and her TEAM of Sea Trainers
ceremony and be able to say a few words to
are to be credited there fine work in keeping up with change and giving our
the staff and cadets. BZ!
Cadets the best on the water programme in the land. A special Bravo Zulu
to LT(N) Ed Soper. Thanks for giving all that you do! Yours Earle
Cdr Reddy
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CSTC STAFFING UPDATE
E AFEW MORE ADULT ST
Both HMCS AVALON and HMCS ACADIA Establishments are fairly complete with respect to adult staff positions. We have some
backfills to complete, positions currently available are:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Accommodations Officer (female) x 1 HMCS ACADIA;
Accommodations Officer (male) x 1 HMCS ACADIA;
Basic Seamanship Instr/DO x 2 HMCS ACADIA; and
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We do have some applications that have been received after the selection boards and we will start reviewing these files to see if
applicants are suitable for vacant positions. In the meantime, if you know anyone interested in applying for a CSTC position
please have them contact Lt(N) Valerie Wojdylak, valerie.wojdylak@forces.gc.ca as she can provide them with an application
form and additional details.
STAFF CADETS
Outlined below are some general observations/comments regarding the staff cadet applications received for 2012:
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We received 240 applications this year which is an increase of 112 applications from 2011. This increase is the result of
(1)
cadets applying for staff cadet positions after completing one six week course from the new CPU courses. We only have
approximately 119 positions to fill, which means unfortunately 48% of the applicants have not been selected during the initial
selection process.
(2)
We received 37 late applications.
(3)
We wanted to remind everyone that International Exchange selections are made BEFORE the staff cadet selections. Once
cadets have been selected for an exchange we are not permitted to offer those cadets any other training/staff opportunity
that conflicts with the exchange dates.
(4)
The selection process is outlined below:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
All files were scored and applications ranked;
Participation Evaluation Reports for cadets with previous staff cadet experience were reviewed and cadets
selected accordingly;
Cadets that were awarded ANAVET medals in 2011 were selected;
Cadets that completed specialty courses were placed in positions as were available (Marine Engineering,
Shipwright, and Silver Sail);
Applications were then reviewed/selected based on score and course reports; and
When we had filled all but 10 positions, we then reviewed Corps representation to make sure at least one cadet
from each corps was selected, and when possible tried to balance the percentage of selected applicants from each
corps. As well, we reviewed the Detachment representation and again tried to balance the number of selected
applicants with the number of applications received and sea cadet population within each detachment.
As identified, we have seen an increase in applications with the introduction of the CPU courses. Many cadets have
(5)
applied for positions having completed only one six week course. While this is acceptable, preference was given to those cadets
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that completed two six week courses. Of the “new” six week courses that rolled out last summer, only three of them have
instructor components: Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor, Drill and Ceremonial Instructor, and Fitness and Sports Instructor, and
as such these cadets would be prioritized over the cadets that completed Intermediate Musician, Intermediate Sail, and Ship Boat
Operator as these courses do not have an instructor component.
CSTC SIGNIFICANT DATES
Below is a list of significant dates (to date) for the summer training centres:
a.
HMCSAVALON
(1)
26 Jul 12 First 3 week graduation; and
(2)
16 Aug 12 Final Graduation.
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HMCS ACADIA
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11’
10 Jul 12 Change of Command;
20 Jul 12 First 2 week graduation;
23-25 Jul 12 (dates to be confirmed) Mass Band Concentration;
27 Jul 12 First 3 week graduation;
30 Jul 10 Aug 12 TUNA training in ACADIA;
1 Aug 12 CF’s Halifax
1-3 Aug 12 HMCS ACADIA at Home. Welcome to all former Cadets/Staff from ACADIA.
3 Aug 12 Second 2 week graduation;
5 Aug 12 CF’s Annapolis Royal;
12 Aug 12 CF’s Digby; and
An i 17—Fir II Graduation and Ceremony of the Flags.
NOTES FROM THE DETS/CORPS
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Convoy Shield Winner
235 ARROW
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RCSCC 235 ARROW was recognized
this year at the CO’s Conference as
the recipient of the Convoy Shield. In
a very well attended ceremony on 6
Feb 12, Lt(N) Mudge, ACO(S)
presented the shield to Lt(N) Ann
Marie Grant, CO ARROW and CPOI
Stephan Samson, Cox’n ARROW.
The second picture is of RCSCC 235
ARROW proudly displaying their
award
NOTES FROM 343 OKANAGAN
Congratulations to the Newest
Member of the Cadet
Instructor Cadre!!
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NCdt Alison Reevey of
Rothesay, NB enrolled in Feb
and is currently working with
343 RCSCC OKANAGAN in
Elsipogtog, NB.
‘igratulations and welcome to the CIC family!
BEST SMALL CORPS IN NOVA
SCOTIA RCSCC MINAS
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RCSCC 76 MINAS was recognized
this year at the CO’s Conference as
the recipient of the Best Small
Corps on the Nova Scotia Mainland.
In a ceremony on 21 Feb 12, P02
ca,,don,
.s) presented the Royal Centennial Navy
Trophy to Lt(N) Stephen Sharp, CO MINAS and CPO2
Christopher Chapman, Cox’n.
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From the Annapolis County SPECTATOR (published
th
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May, 2012)
CPO1 D. Gunn receives the Lord Strathcona Medal from Lieutenant Commander Marie
Bourinot Thursday at Cornwallis (photo by Lawrence Powell).
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Friends, family, and dignitaries were on hand Thursday evening as LieutenantCommander Marie Bourinot reviewed the 26 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps in
Cornwallis. The 69th annual ceremonial review also included promotions for some cadets
and awards were handed out to deserving youngsters, including the prestigious Lord
Strathcona Medal presented to Chief Petty Officer First Class D. Gunn of Annapolis Royal.
CPO1 Gunn also received a trophy as best overall cadet. He will attend Royal Military
College in Kingston, ON
BURIN SAIL CENTRE
Hi Folks,
Figured I send along a pic of our first sail weekend, great success with 18 cadets on
the water 13 getting levels. The pic is a presentation to our most enthusiastic sailor for
the weekend LS Mikaela Hennebury from 289 Corvette. The staff pick a top cadet
each weekend who shows great interest in sailing and also with helping out at the end
of the weekend around the shed before cadets get back on the bus, also taken into
consideration is their behaviour all weekend at the sail centre and in at Golden Sands.
This is new this year and very well received by the cadets, they get presented with the
trophy which stays at the shed, 14 names each year will go on a plaque to stay at the
shed and the winning cadet gets a medallion to keep each weekend
__CAN
LS ANNE DURRAH (HMCS ST. JOHN’S)
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LS Anne Durrah, HMCS St. John’s as the 2011 Canadian Naval Centennial Cup recipient was
provided a cheque valued at $1500 that she could present to any cadet corps/squadron in
Canada. LS Durrah honoured her hometown corps on 4 Feb 12 by presenting the cheque to
RCSCC 2 SYDNEY. Pictured from LtoR LS Anne Durrah, Mrs Barbara MacDonald President Navy
League Sydney Branch, P01 C.J. Sims, Lt(N) Will Stockley CO SYDNEY, SLt Kayla Bouchard
DivO
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SOME ITEMS OF NOTE FOR 2012 THUS FAR:
ACICO appointment for HRM East Lt(N) Debbie Kavanaugh (To be promoted to LCdr)
ACICO appointment for South West LCdr Nancy Chishoim
Change Of Command RCSCC 1 NELSON Lt(N) Robin Blatch new CO as of 24 Jan 12, former CO Lt(N) Michelle Poirier
Change Of Command RCSCC 92 CHEBOGUE Lt(N) Jeremy Bain new CO as of 12 Jan 12, former CO Lt(N) Jason Jackson
Change Of Command RCSCC 305 SACKVILLE Lt(N) Tammy Soper new CO as of 25 Jan 12, former CO Lt(N) Juanita Wailer
NS ACA’S TRAVELS
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P02 Mike Gordon along with various members of HMCS Charlottetown have visited a number of corps who requested the
presentation of CHARLOTTETOWN’s Fun Facts from OP Mobile (Libyan deployment). The cadets and staff really enjoyed the
presentation and had many questions and comments about “Life in the Navy”.
A huge BZ is extended to Our Presenters:
MS William White-Brown Bosn, HMCS Halifax (author of the Presentation)
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LS Peter Dennis Bosn, HMCS Fredericton
LS Krista Morrel Mar Eng, HMCS Fredericton
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The ACO(S) has received word from P02 Gordons career manager that he is slated to be posted this summer. Although not written
in stone it is likely we will be losing a valuable member of the ACO/ACA team.
The ACO/ACA Sea Shop and in particular P01 Bob Manning has been busy playing Santa Claus delivering a number of new training
items that was purchased through additional IPRL funding. Items include new rope, blocks, safety glasses, signal flags, safety signs,
spotting scopes and coroplast. Additional items are still being received here at the Det and will be distributed during ACRs.
HMCS ACADIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Thomas Grimes from St.
John’s, NL donated a cloth
crest and a cloth pennant
that he had from the days
when HMCS ACADIA was
located in Sydney, NS and
by the looks of things
might have even been
called RCSC Camp
Protector at one time...
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We will put them in the
HMCS ACADIA History
room at the Comwallis
Museum
Please forward any
“history” might have..
INTERESTING. (FROM THE DCDTS
SITREP)
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YouTube Drill Manual: Initial discussions
have taken place on DGRC’s idea of having
cadets on various Drill & Ceremonial
Instructor Courses contribute to
development of a virtual / video drill manual
on YouTube. This idea has also been
discussed in relation the larger matter of
online training and learning support
materials and seen as a good way to venture
down that path as a trial / pilot.
DIAMOND JUBILEE RECIPIENTS
(submitted by Ray Boudreau): CPO Dana Fraser of Navy League Cadet
Corps Oromocto with Prince Charles. When the organizers of the Royal
visit learned she would be receiving the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal
she was invited to the Private Reception for the Royal couple at CFB
Gagetown. CPO Fraser is the Top NL Cadet in New Brunswick and as a
result will be receiving the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Ken Ilnitski, Mainland Division of the Nova Scotia Navy
League of Canada, receives the QEII Diamond Jubilee
Medal from Lieutenant Commander Marie Bourinot.
(photo by Lawrence Powell)
2012 Diamond Jubilee
BOêO
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Century of Service
CHALLENGE AWARD
100 hours for 100 years
60 years: Her Majesty,
Elizabeth Il as Canada’s
Ruling Monarch
40 years: The Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award
Programme in NS
Nova Scotians have created the 2012
Diamond Jubilee Century of Service
CHALLENGE AWARD (Century Award). A
Commemorative Desk Medal, and a Certificate of
Achievement have been created; and any
Canadian, aged 12 and older is eligible to
participate in the Century Challenge, and earn
these. In this way, the Century Award will
recognize citizens who, by voluntarily choosing to
participate, exemplify the best of the Canadian
spirit of Service and Achievement. To earn this
Honour, a person will voluntarily:
(I) spend 60 hours completing project exploring
Royal history OR Nova Scotia’s heritage and
culture, and br learning a new skill, AND
(ii) contribute a
minimum of 40 hours
of Service to their
local communities.
#i
(Photograph: Mr Earle Corn, President of the Nova Scotia Mainland Division of the Navy
League of Canada receives an Honourary Gold Century of Service Award from Past
President of the Duke of Edinburgh Programme Mr. Rick Powell)
There are four Award levels: Bronze; Silver; Gold, and Diamond. The number of hours to
community service contributed determines which Award level is achieved. Awards will be presented in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, on February 28, 2013.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Below is a list of scholarships that may be of interest to the cadets, officers, and civilian instructors with your corps. If you kno
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Regional Cadets Support Unit (Atlantic), P0 Box 5000 Stn Main, Shearwater, NS BOJ 3A0.
1.
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation
a. The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation was created to provide scholarships to Sea Cadets who are pursuing postsecondary studies. The Foundation is committed to providing scholarship opportunities for cadets that have demonstrated the will to
achieve.
b. Contact Information: Telephone (613)248-3396, Address: 1180 Ohio Street, Unit 602, Ottawa, ON KI H 8N5, Email:
rcscef@rogers.com.
c. Website http://www.canadianseacadetscholarships cal, application
http://www.canadianseacadetscholarships.ca/Application%2OForm htm.
.
d. Deadline: 1 June
2.
Maritime Affairs Scholarship
a.
These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition and may not be awarded where the Government provides free
tuition eg. enrolment in the Canadian Forces, acceptance at the Canadian Coast Guard College, or by grant covering the cost of
tuition.
b.
Requirements:
i.
Completed ‘NL(l 04)E” Form and following documentation.
ii.
Personal letter of application from candidate, including information on name and location of University/Community
College to be attended, and the course of study to be taken. The applicant should indicate in their personal letter how
their field of study relates to ‘Maritime Affairs’ and what factors led to this career choice.
iii.
Original certificate, or certified copy of final marks, as issued be responsible educational authorities, which records
examination results, be subject, upon which admission to the College is based.
NOTE: Where final marks for the school year are not available until August, mid-year marks MUST be submitted at the
time of original application to allow for preliminary consideration.
iv.
Letter from the Commanding Officer of the Corps attended by the candidate, certifying that the candidate was a
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet in good standing for at least twenty-four months, the name and location of the Corps, and
recommendations on the candidate.
v.
Recommendation of Branch President responsible for the Corps.
vi.
Recommendation of Division President responsible for the Corps.
vii.
OPTIONAL other letters of recommendation from teachers, clergy, etc.
Deadline: 30 June
c.
d.
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Applications to be submitted through the Navy League Branch responsible for the Corps of which the candidate was a
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member, to the responsible Division, to the National Office, The Navy League ot Canada. I-or more information visit
http:Ilwww. navyleaciue.ca/en/maritime-affairs/awards/maritime-affairs-scholarships/.
3.
Chief Petty Officer Jack Scholarship
a.
An educational trust fund has been established in memory of Chief Petty Officer Andrew McQueen Jack. The trust is
administered by the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF) who also acts as selection committee for the
award of scholarships for students attending university.
b.
The selection committee stresses citizenship, the development of leadership, and an interest in Canada and in maritime
activities. The awards are not limited to first year, but may be applied for in any year, and for any course of study which
meets the above criteria.
c.
The trust fund award grants or scholarships of $1000.00 to:
i. former members of the Naval Forces of Canada and their dependents; and,
ii. serving and former members of the Sea Element of the Canadian Forces of Canada and their dependents.
Thus, Royal Canadian Sea Cadets whose parent (s) or grandparent(s) is a member or former member are
eligible to apply.
d.
4.
Website: httlxllwww. navyleaciue.ca/en/maritime-affairs/awards/maritime-affairs-scholarships/.
Lt(N) Allan Douglas Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund
a. The Lt(N) Allan Douglas Hicks scholarship is awarded annually to a serving
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet entering the first year of a Community College, University, or United World College course
leading to a degree.
b. Two scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded.
c. Requirements:
Personal letter of application from the candidate including information on the name and location of the university or
college to be attended and the course of study to be taken;
ii. Original certificate, or certified copy thereof, as issued by the responsible educational authorities, which records
examination results, by subjects, upon which admission to a University or College is based;
iii. Letter from Commanding Officer of Corps attended by candidate, including proof that the candidate was a Royal
Canadian Sea Cadet in good standing for at least 24 months; the name and location of the Corps and
recommendations on the candidate; and
iv. Any other letters of recommendation, (OPTIONAL) i.e. Teachers, Clerqymen, etc.
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d. Please send package and supporting documentation to Commanding Officer, HMCS ACADIA, do Lt(N) Allan Douglas
Hicks Memorial Scholarship Committee, P0 Box 63, Clementsport, NS BOS I EQ
f.
5.
Application packages must be received by 18 July.
HMCS ACADIA Alumni Scholarship
a. The HMCS Acadia Alumni Association is offering and administering a scholarship for Officers of the CIC and Cadets of
HMCS Acadia Training Establishment.
b. A minimum of one $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving candidate who is serving or has served
at HMCS Acadia Training Establishment.
c. Applications for this scholarship may be obtained from the web site: http://www.hmcsacadia.ca/Alumni Scholarshiiihtml.
d. Application package must be forward to Commanding Officer, HMCS ACADIA, do Alumni Scholarship Committee, P0
Box 63, Clementsport, NS BUS 1 EQ
f.
6.
RCIS(A) Scholarship
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
Application packages must be received by 18 July.
The scholarship is awarded to a promising and deserving CIC Officer from the Atlantic Region to help further his/her
education at the post secondary school level.
To be eligible you must be a CIC officer from Atlantic Region and preferably will have previously been a cadet for a
minimum of three years.
To apply visit http:I/www. recions.cadets.forces.cic.ca/atl/rcis/documentation e.as.
Please visit website for application deadline.
Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship
a. Open to a young woman, a girls’ team, or a sport organization that exemplifies Stacey’s ideals and qualities.
b. This $2500.00 scholarship is in her memory. It will be shared by
five recipients.
c. Full details are available at httlx//www.caaws.ca/e/Qrants/levittl.
Scholarship Canada is a website that lists pages of scholarship and bursary opportunities. Please visit
8.
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com! for more information.
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NOVA SCOTIA DETACHMENT
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Notes from the ACO and ACAs
RCSCC Niobe Over Night Vigil
The 62 Niobe Sea Cadet Corps carried out, what is regarded as the first over night vigil in Nova
Scotia, and possible in mainland Canada. The challenge to do this vigil was made by the visiting
780 Freshwater Air Squadron from Gambo, Newfoundland, while attending a recent Sea Cadet
function held in Bridgewater.
At 1900 hours, Thursday, 10 November 2011, a most wet and windy night, the cadets assembled
at the Veterans Memorial Park to commence an overnight vigil, around the Cenotaph. This vigil
continued until O43Ohrs in the morning at which time they were literally blown off the Cenotaph.
The Cadets wanted to carry on but their instructors and parents felt that weather conditions were
worsening and for the safety of all concerned the vigil was terminated.
The Sea Cadets paraded for the November 11th service as normal, tired but proud.
That same evening, these Cadets, along with their fellow Army Cadets, assisted the Branch Ladies Auxiliary Staff with serving the
Veterans Banquet Supper.
It is hoped that such a Remembrance Vigil will become an annual event, with more Legion members and area veterans attending,
not only at the commencement of the Vigil, but also during the night.
These Cadets are truly a credit to the Sea Cadet Corps, our community and to Nova Scotia.
HMCS SACKVILLE ENJOYS A NAUTICAL
WEEKEND
To whom it may concern,
I had been one of 10 selected
to attend a scuba course in Halifax.
I was told this course was going to
be a lot of work as I only had a
week to read the entire book as
preparation for the course. Well I
was able to do it as small groups
got together and crammed all the
information in. On March 19-23 I
have had as much fun as I could
possibly have in an entire week.
This was an intense, and motivation
course. Over the week we spent
time in the pool learning different
skill like BREATHING
UNDERWATER!!! Also swimming
with fins and skin diving. Even
though we did not get a lot of sleep
during the week it was worth every
bit. Long nights in the pooi
everyone got tired but all tried to
keep going because well there was
only one real goal (for me anyways)
and that was to be able to see all
the cool FISH!! Or just become a
certified scuba diver! Having the
amazing opportunity from the Sea
Cadet program I am so ecstatic that
I was one of few that were able to
attend. Furthermore, I can now go
on scuba dives anywhere in the
world, and be able to explore the
entire aquatic habitat. Scuba diving
was an item that has been on my
bucket list ever since I became in
love with water; not only was it on
my bucket list but so was being a
crazy person and swimming in the
Atlantic Ocean in MARCH. Overall I
was able to accomplish so much
over a span of a week, bonding with
the other people on the course and
being able to see what Scuba diving
was actually like. After completing
this course I realized that I will 110
percent go on more dives
throughout the next few years. My
instructors were great and the
group that dived could not have
been better. The course was a blast
CPO1 Emily Wolfe
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