TS Birkenhead Sea Cadets celebrated a proud moment on Saturday upon receiving the Admiral’s Efficiency Trophy from the national head of the SA Sea Cadets, Captain Paul Jacobs.
The young boys and girls under the command of Lieutenant Noel Dreyer, a retired Navy officer, were in top form when Captain Jacobs visited to present the prestigious award, honouring them as the country’s second-best cadet unit.
Jacobs said he was extremely proud of TS Birkenhead for its outstanding training programme, parade work, community service and achievements that led the unit to win this prestigious trophy within five years after becoming official.
Jacobs praised the instructors, parents, sponsors and supporters for their behind-the-scenes role in ensuring TS Birkenhead Sea Cadets’ success.
“We are a member of the International Sea Cadets Association. Every year we receive invitations from other members to participate in their programmes abroad. Unfortunately, the biggest problem is that we have to raise the funds for the tickets, passports and course fees ourselves. If we had better sponsorships, the children could be exposed to so much more,” Jacobs said.
Anyone willing to sponsor the TS Birkenhead Sea Cadets can phone Lieutenant Noel Dreyer at 073 161 8347.
The Hawston cadet unit was established in 2016 and was officially commissioned in 2021. TS Knysna, a bigger and older unit, secured first place and was awarded the Milln Trophy for its achievements.
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