New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps units

The New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) has several units around New Zealand.
TS Achilles
TS Achilles was formed in 1961 and is based in Okahu Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
*Unit Commander - LTCDR Ford
*Location - under Hammerheads Restaurant, Okahu Bay
Dolphins
In addition to a unit of cadets, TS Achilles also currently supports a unit of Dolphins. Dolphins are an organisation akin to Cub Scouts, but for the Sea Cadets. They act as a 'feeder' organisation to the cadets, teaching children between the ages of 8 and 13 (the minimum age to join cadets)the basic skills and values of the Sea Cadet Corps.
Awards
TS Achilles has won the Northern Area Efficiency Competition several times in the past few years, not only in part due to the excellence of its administration staff.
Several cadets have been awarded prizes also through recent years. Master Cadet Hedgely received the Chief of Navy Scholarship, Ordinary Cadet Maxwell won an essay competition and accompanied the Prime Minister to Gallipoli in 2005, and Petty Officer Cadet Mariner won an essay competition and accompanied the Prime Minister to the Armistice Day celebrations of 2006 in London.
TS Amokura
TS Amokura was formed in 1963 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand
*Unit Commander - LTCDR Worth
Boating
TS Amokura has a fleet of training boats for Cadets to put skills into practice. All the boats are owned by Amokura and are available for the units use at a moments notice.
The fleet is made up of the following vessels:
*1 30' Motor Launch ML Viking
*1 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB)
*2 17' Cutter
*2 17' GRP Crown Sailing Dinghy's
*8 Sea Kayaks
Competitions
National Efficiency Competition - 2003, 2005
In 2003 and 2005, TS Amokura won the National Efficiency Trophy (see above).
National Regatta - 2001, 2004
Every four years the Sea Cadet Corps hold a National Regatta. Each of the 18 units compete for the top title.
In January 2001, TS Amokura did very well and came away with prizes, including 1st in Sailing and 3rd Overall.
In January 2004, TS Amokura did exceedingly well and came away with prizes, including 1st in Pulling (Rowing), 1st in Sailing and 1st Overall.
Central Area Regatta - 2005, 2006
Every year, excluding every fourth where a National Regatta is held (see above), an area Regatta is held. Amokura participates in the Central Area Regatta.
In March 2005, TS Amokura did very well and came away with prizes, including 1st Equal in Sailing and 1st Equal Overall.
In April 2006, TS Amokura did exceeding well and came away with all the prizes available, apart from one.
History
On December 15, 2005, the TS Amokura building caught fire. The building was completely destroyed, along with the unit’s equipment and records. All the boats were saved, however.
TS Bellona
TS Bellona was formed in 1983 and is based at the Hobsonville Air Base, Auckland, New Zealand.
*Unit Commander - LTCDR Dryden
Parade Nights
TS Bellona parades every Thursday starting at 7pm, during the School Term. Each parade night usually begins and ends with a parade. The starting parade is used to inspect uniforms, and to inform the cadets on the parade night's activities. The final parade to inform the cadets on upcoming events in the unit. Between the parades, the cadets undergo classroom, or practical instruction.
Honours
TS Bellona has won every Regatta they have participated in since 2004 including both Navy League Regattas and Both North Area Regattas. In the regattas TS Bellona won over 60% of the awards out of 10 other units, and are well regarded amongst other Cadet Forces units in the region.
TS Bellona have only lost one regatta since 2004, this regatta was the 2007 national skills regatta were TS Bellona came a very close second
Activities
Activities undertaken by TS Bellona on a regular basis include:
*Drill
*Sailing
*Boat Rigging
*Rowing
*Rifle Shooting and Marksmanship
*First Aid
*Navigation
Formal activities undertaken every few months may include:
*Regular camps with other NZ Cadet Force Units (being not only Sea Cadet Units but also cadets of the New Zealand Air Training Corps (Air Cadets) and the New Zealand Cadet Corps (Army Cadets)).
*Rifle Guard and Drill on ANZAC Day
*Trips on Naval Vessels
*Bush Work and Outdoor Courses
*Community service in aid of charitible causes, for example Poppy Day in support of New Zealand Returned Servicemen.
At the end of each school term a 'fun' event is usually scheduled, examples of recent events include:
*Tenpin Bowling
*Rock Climbing
*Laser Force and Mega Zone
*Go-Carts
*Pool Days such as at the Wave Pool
*Other ideas as suggested by Unit members
Current Boats and equipment
Boats:
*2 Crowns
*1 Cutter fully refurbished
*1 Cutter being refurbished/restored
*1 Safety Boat
*1 inflatble safety boat
Rifles:
TS Bellona is currently using the standard cadet corp rifles (rebarreled .303 to .22)
TS Calliope
TS Calliope's unit was opened in 1962, on the banks of the Whanganui River.
TS Chatham
TS Chatham is based at 1 Dive Cres, Tauranga.
Unit Commander - SQN LDR Lee White
Training Officer - Sub LT Bruce McKay
Parade Nights
TS Chatham parades every Wednesday starting at 6:30pm, during the School Term. Each parade night usually begins and ends with a parade to raise or lower the colours (flag).
The starting parade is used to inspect uniforms, and to inform the cadets on the parade night's activities. The final parade to inform the cadets on upcoming events in the unit. Between the parades, the cadets undergo classroom, or practical instruction.
TS Cornwell
TS Cornwell is based at Christchurch.
TS Diomede
TS Diomede is based at Whangarei
TS Gambia
TS Gambia is based at Auckland.
TS Leander
TS Leander is based at Devonport, Auckland
Unit was formed in August 1960.
Parading Wednesday Nights - Ph 09 4456604
TS Steadfast
TS Steadfast is based at Christchurch.
TS Talisman
TS Talisman is based at Nelson, New Zealand.
TS Taupo
TS Taupo is based at Mana, which is in the Wellington region.
TS Waireka
TS Waireka is based at Dunedin.
TS Waireka was named after the harbour board ferry SS Waireka, which had a sister ferry the SS Waikana. the skeleton of the SS Waikana currently lies in the harbour of ST Martins Island.
TS Nimrod
TS Nimrod is based at Port Chalmers, north of Dunedin. Formed in 1950, TS Nimrod was previously a division of TS Waireka.
TS Rangiriri
TS Rangiriri is based at Hillcrest, Hamilton. It is the only inland sea cadet unit in New Zealand.

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