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MOSSEL BAY NEWS & VIDEO - The 2018 Sea Cadet of the Year is Leading Seaman Clintonio Vallentyn. He led a score of cadets of the TS Outeniqua as they bid the year farewell with an impressive parade and drill squad display on Saturday, 24 November.
The occasion was also used to reward the cadets for their hard work during the course of the year and many trophies and certificates were handed over by the inspecting officer, Councillor Anton Dellemijn.
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Parents, family, and friends were impressed with the military precision of the parades and displays and many a mother or father had ample reason to smile as their child's name was called to collect an accolade. The officer commanding the TS Outeniqua, Sub- Lieutenant (SC) Thurstan Amsterdam wished the cadets well with the many challenges ahead, saying the corps had prepared them to become and be leaders in their communities.
"Each and every one of you should know the officers of the TS Outeniqua are proud of you. To the cadets who walk away today with prizes or certificates as a reward for their hard work, well done.
"We do, however, thank each and every cadet for their hard work, dedication, and sacrifices. They have not gone unnoticed," he said.
He urged the young men and women to follow through on the commitments and goals they had set for themselves and to always strive to uphold the values they had learned while in the Sea Cadets.
The 2018 Sea Cadets with their commanding officer, Sub-Lieutenant (SC) Thurstan Amsterdam, training officers and the inspecting officer, Councillor Anton Dellemijn.
"Remain focused on the right choices and always remember that your future is in your own hands."
The inspecting officer, Councillor Anton Dellemijn, represented the executive mayor of Mossel Bay, Alderman Harry Levendal. He said the council noted all organisations that invested in the future of the youth of the greater Mossel Bay area.
"Always strive to uphold the cadet vow values and strive to be upstanding leaders and an example to others."
Councillor Dellemijn said the council was well aware of the challenges the TS Outeniqua faced with regards to funding and proper facilities.
He said that the mayor would soon meet with the municipal manager in this regard. This follows an undertaking by the executive mayor at the passing out parade on 26 November 2016 when he gave the undertaking that suitable facilities would be found for a proper, accessible Sea Cadet base.
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Unit Prizes:
- Marete trophy for the new entry of the year: G Cooper
- Best Sportsman: Seaman R Muller for representing both Eden and Western Province in Netball
- Runner-up for Best Sportsman: Z du Plessis for representing Eden in rugby
- I&J trophy for Best Seamanship Result (phase one): R Solomons
- Able Seaman of the year: E Michaels
- Certificate for the most dedicated and helpful cadet in general support: I Matshoba
- Maritz Trophy for best Piper on Board: Able Seaman F Taylor
- M&M Fisheries trophy for Cygnet of the Year: Able Seaman Julies
- Cadet of the Year 2018: Leading Seaman Vallentyn
The award-winning 2018 Sea Cadets with their commanding officer, Sub-Lieutenant (SC) Thurstan Amsterdam, training officers and the inspecting officer, Councillor Anton Dellemijn.
Certificates:
Certificate for Pre-Sea Training done by Siyaloba: Leading Seaman Du Plessis, Leading Seaman Vallentyn, and Able Seaman J Haynes, C Michaels, MY Adams, R Claassen, P Claassen, T Steyn, and C Steyn. Certificate for Leadership Camp done at TS Knysna: Leading Seaman Du Plessis, Leading Seaman Vallentyn, and Able Seaman F Taylor, P Claassen, MY Adams, and J Heyns.
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