MILFORD Haven cadets proved themselves a force to be reckoned with, at the annual West Wales Rowing and Boat Handling Competition, in Port Talbot on the weekend.

Milford Haven Unit entered the Rowing Boat Handling, Power Boat Handling, Junior Boys Rowing, Open Boys Rowing, Open Girls Rowing and Junior Sea Cadets Rowing races.

The boat handling team is completed on skill, showing the ability to move the boat through the water, moving forwards and backwards, being able to come alongside a pontoon, moor to a buoy, carry out a man overboard to name but a few actions.

The rowing races are just that, fastest across the line.

After beating off fierce competition, Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets were announced as the winning Rowing Boat Handling, Open Boys Rowing Team, Open Girls Rowing Team and Junior Sea Cadets Rowing Team.

In addition to coming runners-up in the Power Boat Handling and Juniors Boy Rowing racing, and a respectful fourth in the Yole category.

All of our winning teams will go to the Area Combined Regatta in Bristol to represent West Wales District next month, with the exception of the Junior Sea Cadets who for the first time ever have an Area Rowing Competition but in Barry during August.

Lieutenant (SCC) William Elliott RNR the Unit Commanding Officer said: “I am extremely pleased with the success of the competition; especially as Team Milford Haven showed their abilities on the water off, alongside promoting better teamwork and boat handling skills too.

"With many thanks to all the amazing adult volunteers who give up their time to ensure that extra training was made available to ensure the success of our teams.”

If you are interested in joining Sea Cadets or Royal Marines Cadets visit milfordhavenscc.org.uk or come along Tuesday or Thursday 6.30pm until 9.30pm every week.