About Us

The Plymouth Drake Sea Cadets is one of many Sea Cadet units located throughout the UK. It is a disciplined youth organisation based upon the Royal Navy and a registered charity. Plymouth Drake unit has played a key part in developing Plymouth's youth for over 50 Years and although based upon the Royal Navy is not funded by it and relies mainly on donations and fundraising by the adult volunteers.

On 6th November 2007, Plymouth Drake Sea Cadets or TS Golden Hind as it is known, relocated to HMS Vivid after many years at Fisher Block within HMS Drake.
HMS Vivid is located in South Yard of HM Naval Dockyard and is now shared between the Royal Naval Reservists who parade on a Wednesday night, and the Sea Cadets who parade Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

TS Golden Hind currently has over 100 cadets enrolled with many still waiting to join. With the relocation to HMS Vivid, TS Golden Hind, in time will be able to expand and be able to increase its numbers and offer a wider range of training classes and activities.

Parade Nights

Tuesday Evening 1845 - 2115 - Senior Cadets & Marine Cadets

Thursday Evening 1830 - 2030 - Band Practice

Friday Evening 1845 - 2115 - Senior Cadets, Marine Cadets & Juniors

Please be aware that the Sea Cadet unit is on a Naval Base and ID Cards are required to enter.

If you are interested in visiting the unit then you must contact the Commanding Officer of TS Golden Hind prior to visiting. Anyone attempting to visit the unit without permission will be escorted off the premises