Ex CS XLI, XLII and XLIII were 3 ULOTC Offshore Sailing expeditions run over the course of a weekend using a REYC chartered yacht from Gosport. Each weekend took 4 novice sailors out onto the water, exposing them to challenging AT and a very steep learning curve. The MEL repeated from weekend to weekend and […]
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Ex COCKNEY SAILOR XL was a ULOTC Offshore Sailing exped delivered over a weekend, using an REYC yacht based in Gosport. This was our first weekend AT exped in a number of years and demonstrated the feasibility of pursuing similar opportunities in the future. These are cost effective opportunities to expose our OCdts to a
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Expedition ‘Venturer Snow Finn 2025’ was an unforgettable experience for all involved, designed to challenge participants both physically and mentally while building key skills such as resilience, teamwork, and leadership. The trip took place in the stunning snow-covered mountains of Italy, providing cadets with the opportunity to learn and develop skiing abilities in a completely new
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On Sunday 19th February 20 staff from the RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC) arrived at the RAF Robson Resilience centre in Grantown on Spey for 5 days of Winter Mountain Skills development. The aim of the expedition was to provide an opportunity for RAFAC volunteer staff members to develop and practice the skills required to engage
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100 Regt RA undertook an overseas AT offshore sail training expedition in the Canary Islands, Ex CANARY UBIQUE (Ex CU) Leg 7, between Sun 29 Dec 24 – Sun 12 Jan 25, involving 12 personnel, of whom 9 were Army Reservists. The expedition took place on St Barbara V, a 42-foot Rustler ocean-going yacht provided
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Day 1: Monday 10 Feb: The group set off for Netheravon from Merville Barracks, with a 164-mile journey ahead. Despite the M25 traffic, the group arrived and immediately began ground training for skydiving. The instructors began with teaching safety procedures, equipment handling, and body positioning for the freefall. They covered everything from how to inspect
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Exercise MONTY MERGER 25 (MM25) was Headquarters Home Command and Standing Joint Command (UK)’s annual skiing Adventurous Training (AT) expedition in Mayrhofen, Austria. With access to an extensive range of pistes across several valleys, the location was ideal for catering for all abilities, from ‘bambies’ to aspiring instructors. Over the fortnight-long expedition, 45 students deployed,
Ten RAF Air Cadets accompanied by two Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers embarked on a seven day sailing voyage during the summer around the Western Isles of Scotland from Oban to Greenock organised and staffed by the Ocean Youth Trust. Narratives from some of the cadet participants are recounted below. OYT Ulysses trust boat trip IntroductionAs
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Members of 3 Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion travelled to Nepal to tackle the rugged and remote terrain of the Limi Valley and to learn more about the communities, culture and heritage of our Gurkha colleagues. Exercise TERTIUS YATRA 2024 took place from 11-29 November 2024, comprising 13 personnel from 3 MI Battalion, plus a Mountain
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In October 2024, 16 members of The Honourable Artillery Company set off to conquer Himlung Himal (7,126 meters / 23,379 feet), a remote Himalayan peak on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Armed with crampons, dreams, and not quite enough mars bars, we battled thin air, frozen boots, and each other’s bad jokes. Base camp
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On 18-22 October 2024 – Hertfordshire Wing RAF Air Cadets successfully completed their Gold level Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Dartmoor National Park. “I am so grateful for your [Ulysses Trust] support – I couldn’t have attended without it” Cadet George Background: The planning started in the summer due to a number of cadets not being
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“I want to come back and do it all” Cadet Sergeant H B. On Friday 1 November 2024 twelve cadets and support staff from Cumbria & Lancashire Wing RAF Air Cadets completed a five day Spanish expedition on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim route. They trekked the 115km from Sarria to the cathedral in Santiago
The Ulysses Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Colonel Mark Siebenaller TD VR FRGS as a new Trustee to its board. With a distinguished career that spans over four decades in both business and the military, Colonel Siebenaller brings a wealth of experience that will greatly benefit the Trust. Mark’s military career began
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Introduction: In September, No. 1 (Minden) Company of Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force embarked on training and expeditions for Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Army Cadet Syllabus at Dunham Massey Scout Camp in Cheshire. This two-day, two-night adventure saw the participation of over 60 cadets, marking a significant milestone in their training
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Lancashire ACF aimed to run an annual overseas walking expedition to Bavaria during October half term. Having had to cancel last year’s planned expedition, some cadets waited two years for this expedition to come around again. Many cadets had never been abroad before and even one of the CFAVs had only just got his very
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The latest edition of our newsletter is out now. This edition is introduced by our CEO, Polly Marsh and includes reports from reservist, officer cadet and cadet expeditions as follows: Exercise Report: Kelly Offshore 2024 – Twelve cadets from Hebburn Sea Cadets and RMCD braved the waves to set sail aboard the James Cook to
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In a world where digital screens dominate daily life, a compelling research paper, “Conceptualising the Power of Outdoor Adventure Activities for Subjective Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review,” offers an invigorating reminder of the transformative power of nature and adventure. This study synthesizes a wealth of research to explore how outdoor adventure activities—think hiking, rock climbing,
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In a recent journey packed with excitement, growth, and friendship, Barnsley Sea Cadets took 40 young people from Barnsley Sea Cadets on an unforgettable adventure camp at Kingswood, thanks to the generous support of the Ulysses Trust (ID 3247). This camp experience provided these young cadets with a chance to immerse themselves in thrilling outdoor
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