Overview

TS Gambia is a Sea Cadet Unit of New Zealand Cadet Forces, based in Otahuhu, on the out skirts of Auckland City. We accept teenagers for challenging disciplined training with a naval "flavour".

All cadets train from 6:30pm until 9:15pm on Thursday evenings during school terms. A variety of optional activities are available for cadets most weekends. These activities range from sailing and powerboat handling, to bushcraft and abseiling.

Although cadets are not part of the New Zealand Defence Force, they wear a naval uniform, and are given opportunities to attend specialist training at defence bases during school holidays. When these courses are outside Auckland, transport is provided at no cost (either by bus or plane) courtesy of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Our officers have all been with New Zealand Cadet Forces for long periods. All of them have developed specialist "off-the-water" skills, such as abseiling or firearm safety, as well as having a great deal of nautical experience.

Everyone at TS Gambia is very grateful for the assistance we receive from: Super Abrasive Diamond Tools Limited, Navy League of New Zealand Auckland Branch, Onehunga RSA, Otahuhu RSA, Pukekohe RSA, Pukekohe Lions Club and Papatoetoe Lions Club.