Wednesday, 20 August 2014

11 Things Every Sea Cadet Can Relate To...

Ahoy Matey!
Sea Cadet Corps Logo.
http://www.seacadet.in/

You can take this cadet out of S.C.C but, never can you take Sea Cadet Corps out of this Cadet.
So much so for missing the days spent romancing the sea with discipline in the air.
Yes, I was a Sea Cadet and I can never be more proud!
I dedicate this post to all my fellow Ex Sea Cadets who are missing the Corps from the bottom of their Souls (I know and can relate to it too).




Here are the 11 Things Every Sea Cadet Can Relate To.




1) Every time we see a cadet in that nostalgia woven uniform all we remember is our true blue days at the TS Jawahar, all for good reasons.
 
The Sea Cadet Corps Uniform.




2) We left sea cadet and the adventures we had there, to fill up this gap we have to indulge ourselves in many adventurous activities.

Sea Cadets Relate To Adventure


 "For the love of it lets go to kolad do some river rafting or at least join this Awesome adventure club." ;) 



3) Every Republic Day we have our deepest desire is to go and attend the R.D. Parade at Shivaji Park. 
All those who stay near Dadar, dude you are L-U-C-K-Y!!

Sea Cadet during Republic Dy Parade, India.
 "Miss the Republic Day parades!!" :(



4) Desh Bhakti (Love towards our nation) or say, the
Defence forces is a never ending emotion we imbibe in ourselves. Coz, loving sea cadets means loving India.

The Sea Cadet Corps Promise.
"Isn’t our promise proof enough?!" :)



5) No matter what Field we chose after leaving Sea cadets, we are trained leaders who know exactly what they are doing.
 
Sea Cadets durong ISCA Regatta, 2006, Navy Nagar, Colaba, India,

"Keep up the good work fellas!" 8)




6) Every ship reminds us of T.S Jawahar and the concrete beauty that it is in itself.

The Sea Cadet Corps Training Ship Jawahar.
The Sea Cadet Corps Training Ship Jawahar.
 "Truly a beauty!"


7) Every time we tie a knot, all we remember is the overhand, figure of eight or the bowline…..

Rigging learned in Sea Cadet Corps.
 "What? Just tie a figure of eight man!" 



8) We know we overcame our many fears during our training period and interaction with people is one learned talent to name.
  
The Sea Cadet Corps, ISCA Regatta, 2006 - Navy Nagar Colaba, India.

 "Remember? ISCA Regatta!"


9) We miss Sea Cadet buddies and try to get in touch with the ones who lost contact via the blessed social media.

Sea Cadets on Facebook.
  "Such posts can be seen on every second page related to S.C.C!"



10) It doesn’t matter if we attended the ceremony, the presentation of the CNS standard was one of the proudest moment for all the sea cadets at heart.

Sea Cadet Corps being presented the CNS standards.
"Miss you Angre Sir!" :*



11) Last but not the least, the respect we have for our Commodore Superintendent Rabi Ahuja is indescribable.

Commodore Superintendent Rabi Ahuja, Sea Cadet Corps.

Commodore Superintendent Rabi Ahuja, Sea Cadet Corps.
 "RESPECT!” _/\_


Please Note: This post was written with full affection and as a remembrance, if by any chance I hurt anyone’s sentiments do forgive me.
Please post your constructive feedback or criticism in the comment section, I’ll try my best to amend the same as this is my first attempt towards Listicles.
Also, additional points are welcome! :)
You can reach me through amreenbanokhan@gmail.com.
Adios!

 

55 comments:

  1. Ohhh boy this is super nostalgic
    And I have a sudden urge to whistle out that quarter master's pipe now :D

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    1. Dear Siddhi,
      Thanks for writing in. :)

      I myself did the quarter master's duty for quite many sundays!
      Mahn!! I miss those days yaa!

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    2. Hey... have completed my training till senior able cadet.. n haved enjoyed alot specially in I.N.S Kunjali

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    3. Missed those days a lot....Visakhapatnam unit INS CIRCARS

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    4. I miss being quartermaster 😭
      Also every thing, semaphore, morsecode(even though not much of it was retained), sailing, regatta..... Oh my god! I'm all over SCC now😭

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  2. Amazing..... Thank u so much Amreen foh awaking those nostalgic moments again...... I cld close my eyes n actually feel those days..... Missng SCC lyk hell....... I ll keep dis blog saved so dat I cld see it whenever I miss SCC.

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    1. Dear Shreyas,
      Thanks for writing in. :)

      I am grateful this post made all your memories afresh! Couldn't be more motivated to write more!
      Happy Reading! :)

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  3. Nostalgic Moments...yes, you got that right!! I'm touched..Thank you so much.

    Well that doesn't look like a first attempt. You did a great work!

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    1. Dear Srijit,
      Thanks for writing in. :)

      I am grateful that my post connected with your feelings. I think because of the fact that this came from the heart, it didn't look like an amateur writing in.... thanks again. Appreciated! :)

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  4. once a sea cadet always a sea cadet...
    bleed blue...

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    1. Dear Akshay,
      Thanks for writing in. :)

      S.C.C \m/ :D

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  5. Dear Amreen,
    Your work is very nice. It indeed freshens the fond memories related to S.C.C.
    I felt you should have included Guards & Band part too.
    But overall it is just fantastic. So you have 5 stars for this work, out of which 4 for the work and 1 for creating nostalgia. ;)

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  6. Dear Akshay,
    Your feedback is a delight!
    I am sorry for missing out on band and guards as i tried to keep the post neutral.....
    I intend on writing more with details soon.... :)
    Glad to create an air of Nostalgia! :)
    TC.

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  7. I almost had teary eyes at the end... READY AYE READY

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    1. Dear Kartik,
      Thanks for writing in. :)

      Ready Aye Ready Ever and more, we are the Sea Cadet Corps.....

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  8. Thanks Amreen....... Truly epics days......nostalgic moments.......
    I just closed my eyes and all my memories came crashing down.....sailing,parades,band,stay over and many more .......

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    1. Dear Supriya,
      Happy to read your comment. :)
      Can never get over the SCC fever! :D
      Pleasures all mine! :)

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  9. Thank u amreen.......u hv mentioned abt semaphore,sailing,rigging,parades....I wud suggest u to write something abt our band,n abt our motto as well,the song"ready aye ready ever n more v r d sea cadet corps"

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    1. Thank you for the feedback Divya.
      Will write a fresh post on the SCC songs soon. :)

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  10. Raviraj V Sonawane26 November 2015 at 10:35

    Guys reunion please we may not recognize each other but that feeling of getting together is just out of this world

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  11. Although getting away frm Sea Cadets n TS Jawahar was regretful... it has tought me tremendous things. Sea Cadets Crops is a sea of opportunities that i hav floated through. At d beginning 4 yrs seemed long..bt time jst flew away..whn i wished it could last. And d best part is "Being a Sea Cadet" Everything.. d rigging, semaphore, boatpulling, regatas, getting an opportunity of working in colaberation Wid d Indian Navy at d Gateway of India n band especially. Colours ceremony, standing proud on d upper deck,near d flag, playing d bugal, ever playing tht quater masters pipe, the RD Parade, participating in so many parades being a part of d band,wow..n cooking breakfast in d canteen aftr d saturday stays...all memories jst flashed in a glans.. Mere 4yrs bt cn never stop talking abt it ones started. Whenever i see a uniformed Sea Cadet Thts a proud feeling. Our Promise is wht i'll always remembr n motto is wht i'll never forget. Thanks fr writing this blog Amreen.
    Correctly said,"Ones a Sea Cadet always a Sea Cadet."

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    1. Dear Apurva,

      Thanks for writing such a beautiful comment.
      Drowned in Nostalgia I couldn't help but smile. :)
      Ineffable feelings float with the Name SEA CADET CORPS for me. <3

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  12. Amreen I thank u from bottom of my heart for writing this blog, it's been 4 yrs since I left scc, bt I can still feel the breeze of scc....n my favourite guard drill... 😊😊😊

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  13. Superb....
    Very nicely written.
    Every point of the post is worth reading again n again.

    Being part of SCC was best thing happened to our childhood.

    Thank you so much for refreshing those memories.

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  14. Superb....
    Very nicely written.
    Every point of the post is worth reading again n again.

    Being part of SCC was best thing happened to our childhood.

    Thank you so much for refreshing those memories.

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  15. Those punishments which I got... Those endless Saturday night stay and those breaking of laws and getting trashed by Angre Mam I miss those days..whatever in terms of personality I have acquired is all due to SCC...Batch 2005-2009
    Anyone who knows me do reply 😁

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    1. Bro count me in batch 2005-2009

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  16. Really those days we cannot forget in my life and harish nair i m frm 2005 - 2009 batch

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  17. hey this is really a cool stuff (blog) about the S.C.C. I really miss those GOLDEN Saturday's And Sunday's of my life..!!!

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  18. Made me regret the decision of leaving scc again and again! Ready aye ready!

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  19. Went down the memory lane what a brilliantly written article........!!
    Awesome nostalgia

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  20. is it only for kids and can adult take part into sea cadet

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  21. is it only for kids and can adult take part into sea cadet

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  22. Woooh what an article...
    Miss those precious moments one of the best years of my life that parade, band, sailing, guards way to gooo gal
    I remember the way I was then at the first day at s.c.c & the way I'm now is totally different
    Miss those days would love to visit again atleast once with our batch mates if we can find anyone obviously
    Lovely reading....

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  23. This is awesome ! specially to read it on a Saturday morning !

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  24. Dear Amreen,
    In a glimpse your write up took me back down the memory lanes that I left almost about to be 50 years now. Though still they are as fresh as a dew in my mind! The parade, rifle training, band groove all kept me mesmerised. As an ardent cadet I still keep with myself the discipline, thoughtfulness, and sincerity which I had then and I still have now. Thanks for the flash back!

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  25. AS a mother of a junior cadet it comes as a shock to me that my ward has been asked to remove specs for the sake of uniformity...wonder why this rule during a parade and cap ceremony....any similar experiences????

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  26. Missing those dayzzz really it was an amazing start..

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  27. Those were the days.....wish I could wear those blues again.... Respect manh!!! _/\_��

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  28. wish i could join them again
    miss all those day like standing for almost 5 hours and doing guard training

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  31. I relived each and every moment that i spent at T.S.Jawahar after reading this post. Beautifully expressed, wonderfully written. Great work ! Kudos !!!

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  32. Amreen,
    It is very nice to see the continued motivation for the corps and the efforts in bringing the alumni spirit. Well done and keep posting.

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  33. I enjoyed my SCC days i attended the 75th year parade and many events but the most i loved was the navy day as a side drummer enjoyed my four years never can forget those days

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  34. Thank you sooo much amreen for taking me back to those beautiful nostalgic memories I will cherish all my life.
    Be it Saturday and Sundays training.
    Band practice.
    Pune camps. Daman camps.. ahh..
    Really would love to have a reunion.

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  35. Today is Saturday, I'm just going to wake up early tomorrow travel by train to cst and see the whole station with blue uniform, i will wait in a queue for bus no 1 I'm just going to feel those days, thankyou soooo much for this post, once a sea cadet always a sea cadet 😭

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  36. I really miss sea cadet corps.. truly said no one can remove sea cadet from our minds and life. It is one of the best memories to cherish. Wish I could go back and relive those moments.. ��

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  37. I enjoyed sea cadet corp It were best days full of discipline,
    I left SCC in 1972, Today also I cant forget those Memories,
    I am lucky that I was in that period.

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  38. I have tears after reading this I miss SCC I still regret it . I took discharge in 2015 and every time I see a person uniform I feel sad . Though I was scared of few officers but it's okay thanks for reminding those days!!!

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  39. Those Saturday,Sundays will never come back, Those are my best day of my life

    an ex-sea cadet

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  40. Hello!
    I have been following sea cadets since my school days. I never been a sea cadet, because I do not stay near to any sea cadet orgs. But I follow and truly admire the sea cadets. Though I could not join sea cadet, I made my own syllabus from the website and started training myself like a sea cadet. Knots, disaster management, signalling, service knowledge, etc etc. Obviously that's not a proper way to learn or become a sea cadet, but I was very much into it. In a nutshell, I was a different kind of sea cadet. Now I am grown up but remember those childhood days like yesterday.
    Jai Hind

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  41. U missed about Sailing⛵

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