Sailing & Boatwork
Get out on the water and learn to sail.
166 Fort Townshend Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets in St. John’s
FREE for ages 12–18
Tuesdays, 6:15–9:15 pm · HMCS Cabot, 220 Southside Road
Join FreeLead. Learn. Belong.
Welcome Aboard
Being a Sea Cadet means finding your crew: new friends, real adventure on the water, and the confidence that comes from doing things you never thought you could. Outgoing or a little shy, there’s a place for you here.
- Everything is free: activities, training, uniform and summer training
- Join anytime, no experience needed
What Cadets Do
Free youth activities in St. John’s. Something new almost every week, on the water and off.
Marksmanship & Biathlon
Safe, supervised training that builds focus.
Orienteering
Find your way outdoors with map and compass.
Band & Music
Learn an instrument and perform with the band.
Leadership
Build confidence and lead your peers.
Deployments & Summer Training
Naval deployments and summer courses.
How to Join
It’s free, and you can start any Tuesday.
Come by on a Tuesday
HMCS Cabot, 6:15–9:15 pm. Bring a parent or a friend.
Or email us
166sea@cadets.gc.ca. We’re happy to help.
Register online
Have your health card and parent/guardian contact details ready. Official registration on Canada.ca
Parade Night & Location
Drop by any Tuesday. We’d love to show you around.
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:15–9:15 pm
- Where
- HMCS Cabot
220 Southside Road
St. John’s, NL - Cost
- Free
Our Staff
The 2026–2027 officers who make it all happen.
Commanding OfficerLt(N) Payne
Executive OfficerSLt Warford
- Training OfficerSLt Champdoizeau
- Assistant Training OfficerNCdt Brown
- Administration OfficerLt(N) Bailey
- Supply OfficerLt(N) Warford
- Band OfficerLt(N) Burke
- Cadet Leadership & Mentoring OfficerLt(N) Burke
Photo Gallery
Moments from our Welcome Back Campfire & BBQ at Topsail Beach and marksmanship on parade night.
News & Events
What we’ve been up to lately.
Recent event
Welcome Back Campfire & BBQ a success
Thank you to all the cadets, families, friends and staff who joined us. It was a great start to the 2026–2027 training year.
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Everything is free: all activities and training, your uniform, and summer training. The Cadet Program is funded by the Government of Canada.
Who can join?
Youth aged 12 to 18 (not yet 19) who live in Canada, have provincial health coverage and aren’t in another cadet unit.
When can I start?
Any Tuesday during the training year.
Do I need experience?
No. Everything is taught from the start.