In a remarkable display of teamwork and maritime skills, ten teenagers from East Kilbride Sea Cadets recently embarked on an exhilarating yacht trip that took them across the Clyde Estuary to the scenic Holy Isle and the charming town of Campbeltown in Scotland. This trip was more than just a sailing expedition; it was an […]
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Here’s an extremely useful report entitled: The Benefits of Adventure for Children: A Summary of the Evidence – which has been produced for the Adventure Mind – a collaboration of individuals and organisations including outdoor leaders, researchers, health practitioners, universities, adventure charities and companies. The authors of the report include Ulysses Trust Advisory Officers: Prof.
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Personnel from the University Air Squadrons of Birmingham (UBAS), Wales (UWAS), and Bristol (BUAS) deployed on Ex Harkan Fire to Lit, Sweden over the periods 31 Aug – 6 Sep 24, 6 – 13 Sep 24 and 13 – 20 Sep 24 respectively. The aim was to develop UAS students through the medium of a
This summer RAF Air Cadets staff & cadets set off on the adventure of a lifetime. This was a Scotland and Northern Ireland Regional event with attendee from from 1019 (City of Stirling) Squadron, 2284 (Dunblane) Squadron, 2311 (Glenrothes) Squadron, 2452 (Shawlands Academy) Squadron, 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron, 1756 (Broxburn) Squadron, 2535 (Livingston) Squadron, 470 (Falkirk)
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2023 was supposed to be the year our mountaineering Exped to the Moroccan High Atlas Mountains came to fruition, however fate as always was yet to play its hand and a week from deployment Morocco was hit with a terrible earthquake causing the sad loss of thousands of lives. It was therefore decided to shift
“Their sacrifice created our freedom” HRH Princess Anne the Princess Royal speaking at Arnhem on 21 Sep 2024 representing HM the King. On 14 Sep 2024 nine members of the Reserve and Regular Army from all over the UK, set off from a beach in Essex to paddle a kayak across the North Sea to
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DAY ONE 14th – TRAVEL Students travelled from RAF BENSON to Luton airport, arriving at 14:40. We departed at 17:15 using Wizz Air UK. We arrived at split airport at 20:15 then made the journey to Marina Mandelina to move into our charter Yacht for the week. DAT TWO 15th – SUPPLIES AND FIRST SAIL
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On Friday 11 October 11 cadets and 2 adult volunteers from Morrison’s Academy CCF set off for a four day Adventure Training expedition to the Cairngorms National Park. Nine of the cadets were novices and this was their first multi day expedition. Following a kit check and route brief the group set off and drove
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After a few years’ hiatus from overseas mountaineering expeditions, a small group of seven Officer Cadets (OCdts) and staff from London University Officer Training Corps (ULOTC) deployed to Italy for a Mountaineering Foundation Course. Italy was selected over domestic locations such as Wales or Scotland to take advantage of the unique Via Ferrata routes in
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“Each day really pushed us out of our comfort zones, whether we were trying to handle tough descents or just grinding through steep climbs. But honestly, the feeling after finishing each one was so worth it. It wasn’t just about getting better at mountain biking—we learned how to stick together, keep everyone’s spirits up, and,
Exercise ADRIATIC LION was the University of Birmingham Air Squadron (UBAS) and the East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron’s (ESUAS) most recent international adventurous training sailing expedition to the Adriatic Sea, Croatia. Over the course of one week, 16 students from UBAS and ESUAS, as well as one day skipper from Bristol University Air Squadron
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Ex COCKNEY SAILOR XXXVIII Ulysses Trust Report Adventurous Training is a key part of a military career and of the ULOTC experience. It allows OCdts to gain new skills and experiences and build their qualifications in these activities. This summer 2 OCdts completed their RYA Competent Crew qualification and 1 received his RYA Coastal Skipper
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The 2024 MR Sailex was once again at full capacity with 37 reservists from across the maritime reserve taking part with ranks and rates from AB to commander in attendance, 14 units were represented. This was the fifth time the event has been run and its capacity has only been limited by the amount of
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August 2024 saw 15 cadets and 5 staff travel to Norway for our annual overseas assessed Gold DofE Award expedition. This was the culmination of months of training and a practice expedition in scorching weather in the North Pennines a couple of months before. The journey was smooth and after taking the train to Oslo
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From 23rd to the 30th of March, 30 young Air Cadets from South West London embarked on an exhilarating and enriching week-long expedition in the stunning Lake District. This multi-activity week, generously funded by the Ulysses Trust, provided these cadets with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the outdoors, build new skills, and foster personal growth.
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Captain Simon Chaplin from Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force, Garth Hughes of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force and Colonel L T Williams of 160 Brigade put a plan together to deliver some much needed training for cadet force adult volunteers within Wales. Part of the Army Cadet Force training syllabus for young people
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This year saw Poole sea cadets once again take on its annual unit camp, a highlight of the year where most of the units 60 cadets get a chance to go away together something not often done. This year was extra special as it was the first time we tried a 4-day extended camp. The
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Students from Wales UOTC formed up in Maindy Barracks for the now annual mountain bike expedition to the French Alps. Bikes and kit loaded, we set out on the 24 hour drive to Le Biot, a small village near Morzine in the French Alps. Tired but excited on arrival we checked our kit for the
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