Meet The Commanding Officer - TS Jack Petchey

[@MartinPHellwig]

My son had a voyage a couple of months ago under this captain, he had a great time there learned loads and was full of praise for the staff and especially the captain and chief engineer!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's fantastic to hear! 😃

[@samiurrehman6752]

Awesome

[@alistairtillen3512]

What a great ambassador for the sea cadets - very impressive young man

[@carolynburton7469]

loved this video. my 2 boys are members of TS Cardiff and have gained their level 2 RYA power boating through this organisation and both now want a boat.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's great to hear! 🙂

[@mac760]

My time in the Sea Cadets will always be remembered as the best years . A week spent at RN/RAF Lossiemouth aged 14 changed my life completely. I assisted the pilot of the Royal De Havilland Dove on take off , sat in the cockpit of a Shackleton reconnaissance aircraft and saw the last Fairey Gannets fly . Thiat was a real trip down a wonderful memory lane . Incidentally, i became a boat builder , worked in Australia , Ireland and now in France All thanks to the Sea Cadets .

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Fantastic! 🙂

[@C2K777]

An AMAZING organisation, and I wasn't even a Sea Cadet. I was however a Marine Cadet. Got agreement to join at 11 ( Marine Cadets were restricted to being aged 12 and up back then). Learnt many life skills & in my case it allowed me to escape a highly abusive household. Many a weekend exercise, the big summer week away. There was a time I spent nearly as much time on HMNB Whale Island as I did anywhere else. Worked my way up to RYA Lvl 4. Won a spot on a course at RNAS Culdrose & won the cadet award whilst there. 10 days at Raleigh experiencing things that still make me smile to this day, like the vessel damage simulator getting blasted by gallons of freezing water a second whilst trying to jack up an RSJ & a plank to stem the flow. I enjoyed it so much I went on to find myself in 539 Assault RM for 7 years.

[@legin999]

Lt Cameron Fisher is a fabulous ambassador for the Royal Navy and especially the Sea Cadet organisation. Great video as usual, Nick and very informative.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dazfrombramley]

Loved this, really shows the quality of sailor the Navy produces and at such young age - can't beat hudreds of years of tradition. Makes you proud to be British

[@amc5966]

What a splendid guy. Our Navy is in good hands.

[@whatsthetemma1308]

I was a sea cadet during the 80s . There was one sailing ship TS Royalist and feet tender. This is a an amazing kitted out boat. As a young person who didn't have holidays sea cadets gave me so many skills for life and a break from the norm. No gas in the galley that is amazing luxury. Engine room was of interest as I did a engineering specialisation. Thanks for sharing this. Good to see Sea cadets still providing wonderful experiences for our young people who often don't live near the coast or have the finances as these week long trips are normally very affordable.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@Stu-f9b]

Not generally a huge fan of the "meet the owner" style episodes but I did find this one very interesting, it's great to have an insight to vessels which wouldn't normally be easily accessible to the general public and find out about the organisation. The CO is a credit to the service, obviously passionate about his role with the cadet service and as would be expected for his role on the ship, very knowledgeable of his vessel... comes accross as a highly competent and professional officer and I'm sure he will be very successful in his career.... Great job Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulrawstron3170]

This tour, is in my opinion the best you have ever published. Its the reality of the ship and how it is used, and not a tour of a vessel that is beyond the cost of many of us. The captain was brilliant. His knowledge and enthusiasm were exlemplory. The ship was immaculate. Well done.

[@762223100]

For his age this officer is amazing. We haven't heard the last of him. Watch the news of the future. Amazing, interesting and informative tour and what a presence.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

This video should be put in the national curriculum - Super impressed with Commander Fisher's knowledge, Absolutely fantastic!

[@gazzaw60]

I was a cadet in the 70,s taught me discipline & respect,even learning to iron your uniform,in those days we still wore 18in bell bottoms,& you had to iron seven horizontal creases in them to represent the seven seas ,my grandparents were proud when we paraded through the high st on remembrance Sunday great times.

[@Richcap122]

As an enlisted man in the United States, Coast Guard, I served four years on board the sailing ship, Coast Guard cutter Eagle That is used for training Coast Guard cadets so I find this video extremely interesting and enjoying it very much thank you kindly God bless

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@rp1645]

Thank you for your service. I am so envious of you as a CG person to be able to work the sails of that fantastic training ship the Coast Guard owns. I saw it once in Tacoma Washington at a big maritime event. 😊

[@andyfordred-intelligence-i44]

an excellent video and to Commanding Officer Cameron Fisher he is great, wishing him a successful career

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@maryholder3795]

What a marvelous ambassador the captain Lt Cameron Fisher is. I think this video you have done is a wonderful reminder of the good work the Sea Cadet do. Congratulations to all the staff and volunteers who tutor the cadets. Its not luxury but if the cadets want to go into the navy they be aware of the conditions of living on board ships. I hope a company will come forward with a gero stabilizer for this ship. Thanks Nick and Lt Cameron Fisher for a very informative tour.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@michaelolsson5193]

I would have loved going on a voyage with them, when I was a kid.

[@gezb99]

What a pleasure it is to watch a down to earth instructor speaking a language even I can understand and will be a perfect leader and role model for the future - thank you - and Nick Nice One

[@bill8784]

Wow. Lovely looking ship. Didn’t realise the Sea Cadets had such nice kit. Absolutely fantastic opportunity for youngsters. Impressive. And must echo the comments re the captain being an excellent advert for the Royal Navy. Literally one of your best videos. Well done one and all.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

That looks absolutely brutal for cadets. Tiny little bunks and accommodation. I bet they absolutely whipped into shape by the staff and heavily reprimanded for any misdemeanors.

[@rp1645]

I know I was long winded talking on last text. But putting the PHONE away. And being on bridge of that ship with the electronic chart plotter and the other equipment on board, it TEACHES the Cadets what I call the other 😊 type of life skills in navigating. Its kind of like there phones but you are charting way points and doing REAL navigation that keeps the vessel safe. If the Cadet can turn those skills into life at SEA, and look at it like learning electronics other than there phones, they will be able to pick up those maritime navigation skill. So glad they take the personal PHONES away 😊❤

[@sohovulture87]

Wow, Nick, another unusual and absolutely fascinating tour. It's lovely to see the ship looking spotless and everything so neatly and tidily arranged. Proper RN style! What a very reassuringly competent and knowledgeable captain Cameron is. Great stuff and thanks very much!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@james6398]

Wow that was great! What an incredibly professional and fantastic CO!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@james6398]

@@AQUAHOLIC I'd love them to bring this to the Southampton boat show so we can have a look around with my young son.

[@russ8544]

Brilliant to see something that the public wouldn't usually see, very interesting

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@FLGurl]

Terrific information. What a great service this team is doing for the youth. Many thanks for sharing this! 🍷

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@jeffp2142]

What a cool opportunity to captain this proper (not little) ship!

[@tsscnorthants]

That’s fantastic. A stunning ship. A Great Captain and a great organisation. Refreshing comparison from the seemingly disarray of the UK’s public life. This type of organisation is a power house to creating strong, independent and disciplined young people.

[@seanogden927]

That was a brilliant tour Nick, Cameron definitely knows is stuff, Some fascinating facts and figures as you toured the vessel, the accommodation is definitely sparse compared to what you normally show us even the captains cabin is no different. I think this is a great opportunity for the kids today to pursue I wish I had.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@YachtBuoy]

Always good to see a fellow matelot on KZbin. A nice boat to get future sailors ready for the gulches. Pretty sure I heard someone piping the side at 8:45...such a great sound! As you were!

[@davidgilbert8880]

Thank you Nick for this production, it was very interesting and I have seen some of these ships in different harbours..

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@jimwhitaker4327]

What a great tour and organization to help youth, an absolute worthwhile project.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@nicbennett6554]

Brilliant video showcasing a great charity and a lovely ship. Very impressed you were instructed to give a mirror wave!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

👋🏻👋🏻

[@helidan5536]

Many thanks for this great video. I used to attend Milford Haven Sea Cadets (TS Harrier) both as a cadet and later as a member of staff. We used to spend a week at a time onboard the old RMAS fleet tenders (TS Appleby, TS Alnmouth), they were amazing vessels and we learnt loads during the voyage. Would love to go back in time and do it all again, the Sea Cadet Corps provided a most unique and unforgettable experience.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Great to hear! 🙂

[@ukroblhikesandwalks146]

Thanks Nick. I was in the SCC in the 70s and achieved my ‘Offshore Power Hand’ badge on an old Motor Fishing Vessel (MFV) which was based in Thorne so you had to go down a canal and the Humber Estuary to get to sea. The SCC did me the world of good and set me up for an amazing professional life

[@retiree1033]

My son was on Royalist for a week in the mid nineties. Great organisation.

[@teamextras4life270]

NICK AQUAHOLIC WILL NEVER EVER DISAPPOINT ANOTHER FLAWLESS VIDEO 💪🏽💯

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you!

[@markomarten]

A different kind of boat tour but a very pleasant one,it was interesting to see things differently. The Navy has a variety of roles and The Sea Cadets helps to make a difference to a number of folk across the country. It was interesting to see the simple approach to everything and seeing Perkins engines again brought back a few memories. Thank you Nick for posting this informative video and a nice mirror wave too.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@TheAgwarn]

What a fantastic chap, great ship and a brilliant organisation!

[@brucebeasley2583]

Very informative tour, I really enjoyed it!

[@bindatek8801]

Cameron is credit to the Navy and Cadet organisation. Most knowledgeable fellow and obviously totally dedicated to the cause, This video Nick, was in my view, the very best and most interesting that you will ever make, but I am sure you will make many more videos. This one has to be regarded as an absolute gem. You interviewed Cameron and asked all the right questions, you obviously did your homework, prior to meeting him. Congratulations and we look forward to your next video, for sure! Thanks from John.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@jonathanirons231]

Blimey Nick, this is one of your best. Thank you so much, and congratulations on an excellent episode. It's so so refreshing to see someone who knows what they're talking about just explaining stuff. No music, no jump cuts, no "but there's a problem", coupled with your inimitable interest and curiosity. Nice one!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind, thank you very much! 🙂

[@ElectroRiderSN]

Way back in the sixties and seventies, I always enjoyed extended summer holidays in dear old Weymouth, seventeen summers to be exact. At that time, Weymouth Sea Cadets moored a dozen or so sail/oar wooden whalers just beneath the Nothe Fort. Often, when out in my own boat, they would be seen sailing out in the bay, having a whale? of a time. When revisiting Weymouth in 2015, all of them had gone. Surely, with fuel prices so high, together with environmental considerations, Weymouth Sea Cadets should return to using rag/muscle-powered whalers. The cadets would also benefit from these healthy outdoor activities. On a similar vein, There are thousands of small GRP sailing boats languishing in muddy creeks around the UK which could/should be pressed into use for the same purpose. Another thought provoking video Nick, thankyou.

[@SteffiLewisYourPCM]

What a fascinating tour Nick, with a very knowledgeable and professional captain :)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@RichDoes..]

My home towns sea cadets won the band competition many times. They used to play whilst marching along the beautiful promenade by the beach every weekend!

[@TheGoatJohn]

One of your best - the Sea Cadets teach youngsters to find themselves. In this day and age that is rare!!!

[@AaronTheHumanist]

This was absolutely superb. A lovely change from the usual content and so very worthy. Wish I'd known about this when I was younger.

[@grahamfry812]

Nick, A real 5 star video. Never new the Sea Cadets did so much and what a wonderful informative ambassador Cameron Fisher is.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@georgestarling9367]

The Cap. is top notch.

[@scottgordon1781]

Totally organised crew area . Super boats take notice :-)

[@AlexZafer]

How wonderful. Thank you for bringing this one to us. I was a Royal Sea Cadet in Canada in my youth. That's where I first learned to sail. RCSCC LION in Hamilton Ontario, formation date of 1917. It's the oldest continuously operating Sea Cadet Corps in Canada. The Navy League of Canada celebrated the centennial of Sea Cadets in 2018. Fascinating to see how it's done across the pond :-)

[@cathyhems7912]

That's my absolute favourite video of yours. I'm amazed at the skills the cadets are taught, definitely a charity worth supporting.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@malstang888]

I really enjoyed this. A nice change. I would love to see more vids like this. Maybe the cadets sailing vessel, some naval or even merchant navy. Great video and I loved the mirror wave (I thought you forgot).

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@neilhaslam4068]

Really enjoyed this - thanks, Nick and especially thanks to Cameron for the tour! Great to see such a workmanlike vessel and also to see how boats such as the Nordhavns mirror those features. Brilliant ‘little ship’ content! 🙂

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@marcgarth3118]

What a great communicator that captain is great video

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@skooze]

Superb video, right up there with your best videos. We all enjoy them all but this has been up there with the walks from four years ago.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@ianpullen1844]

Lt Fisher, you are an absolute credit to the Royal Navy and wonderful Ambassador for Sea Cadets - donation made! All the Aquaholic content is interesting Nick, but this is one special.

[@roboshots0361]

Totally agree.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Fantastic, thank you! 😃

[@billyslide7645]

This is spectacular. We could use more of this in the world!

[@mattfeltham8132]

What a fascinating video! so different to the norm and incredibly interesting. And what a lovely guy! Well done Captain Fisher, well done! What a great organization!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@douglassayer8157]

Fantastic brilliant for youngsters to get involved in

[@robertlindstrom540]

They do great work, kids today need to get out and do things and being a cadet or a sea cadet can surely be life changing for many. To learn to interact and work as a team is not something one learns sitting alone behind a screen, whatever are we thinking with the way things are done today? The organisations that provide what young people need deserve all the funding they can get so helping with the funding or donating our time is the least we can do. Well done Nick, for reminding us all about the important things in life. And using your platform and influencer skills to raise awareness of things important!

[@anto687]

A fascinating look around! Thanks Nick and Cameron!

[@charliegollmar6259]

Really loved this one. Lt. Fisher is an impressive ambassador for their organization.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@benhill173]

What an incredibly informed and very well spoken young man… a credit to himself and his profession. Thanks Nick, loved this.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@ianyoung9837]

Such a great video, I really enjoyed it. Cameron obviously loves his job and the good work they do. I wish them all well.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@kevindowd7769]

Wow…. I would have really loved such an education and adventure when I was a teen. Well done!

[@phillo1818]

Brilliant interview indeed and a hearty BZ to Captain Fisher. The cadets are very fortunate to have you as their captain, well done. And I love the double mirror wave lol... Have a great week everyone.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@OurLifeAtSea]

Near vertical stairs save a *lot* of space. And keep you fit too! I was very interested in the man-overboard recovery crane. People don't realise the weight and difficulty getting a MOB back on board. Terrific set up for a 3 decker. Great video, Nic.

[@EdwardTilley]

Great tour and intro to British Naval history and training infrastructure. After WWII, Aviation and Naval training and interests were made clear as important for the very survival every nation, so programs like this one (Sea Cadets) were built to forward national expertise in both. Great programs, tour, and video Nick!!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@billyslide7645]

I rewatched this video. As always great tour. However, I believe this is your best yet! Both for the double mirror wave, but how important this is to the young people of the UK.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Thanks for sharing! Keep those cameras rolling, Nick! 👍👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching! 👀

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@AQUAHOLIC 👍👍

[@rolanddunk5054]

What a brilliant way to teach children how to get along with and respect other people’s situations,values and teamwork. A beautiful practical little vessel it would be interesting to know if she could be adapted to cross over the Atlantic Ocean. Thank you for a very informative video yourself and the Captain did a great job,cheers,Roly🇬🇧.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@phil4977]

Great to see a non commercial ship and a wonderful program for cadets.

[@mickeyj71hp]

What a great episode. Thanks Nick. That Captain is a good man.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're welcome!

[@onefrazzer]

That was epic sorry late watchings been having a smugglers afternoon the captain was amazing and that price for cadets sounds realy good as the skills thay will obtain will see them in good stead for the future

[@GroppeljohannKlotenkempe-vr6oh]

Excellent video with a brilliant commander. I am very impressed by him and the organization of the Sea Cadets. They really do great and good work. Thanks a lot for this insight!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rumplestilskin5776]

Great hull, looks like she could plow through most any sea.

[@rexjohnson1722]

I have been watching your channel for some time now and enjoy the varied boats you bring to us, this has been very different and most enjoyable and informative session. Thank you very much, good on you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@TheSkipperdave]

Nick...fantastic vlog with a huge insite of what the T S jack petchy does for cadets in away it reminded me of when I was in the Royal Navy....fantastic

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@haccuk]

One of the best and most interesting and educational videos. North shore how I managed to miss this when it first came out as I watch all your videos but certainly enjoyed this one a lot . THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrylalford8879]

As of "now" I haven't finished with the tour but this is absolutely fascinating ! Learned something new as to why the head is called the head, at the head of the ship. Am very interested in learning more about the flags used AND haven't gotten to it yet but I've always wondered about the bell ? Thank you so much to Captain Fisher ! More to follow !!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@jefftripp1100]

Very, very informational. The Skipper gave a excellent tour. Thanks for sharing!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@CaughtShorts]

As much as I love the Super Yacht tours, this was something special that I greatly enjoyed. I want to see more of Cmdr Fisher, what an excellent tour guide! Perhaps some consideration into Cmdr Fisher being a regular on the channel! Love it Nick. Thank you for this.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@NearbyCactus]

Loved this! Lt Fisher was very interesting & knowlegable. I myself was a cadet here in New Zealand in the 70's, before going on to serve in the Naval Reserves for 30+ years. The experiences I had in the cadets were hugely influential in my later life.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@stuartsutherland7664]

You didn't have to take your shoes off for this tour. What a lovely little ship!

[@sappercod]

and no mirror wave 😢

[@stuartsutherland7664]

@@sappercod He did at the end.

[@normbond8888]

Outstanding Nick. What a great organization for young people to experience & I bet many decide to enlist in the armed forces as a career after Cadets. Well done Nick & cheers to the Captain, what a great guy.👍🇨🇦🙏

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@debbiejudd4933]

I did air cadets but I would have loved to have had that experience. Thank you both

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@peterjames6620]

Captain Cam certainly knows his stuff. Thanks for that Nick, a nice change from the usual.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@CranstonR]

Very nice, a very large step up from the old MFV 777 which I went on as a sea cadet many many years ago. Was a wonderful trip from Dartmouth to St Peter Port, a great experience for a teenager.

[@RichDoes..]

2 of my cousins were in the sea cadets, 1 of them became a Chief Petty Officer in the R.N. at a very young age.

[@Joe_1sr9]

Very interesting tour. Thanks Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@PierluigiPuttiDiaz]

Absolutely interesting! Thanks a lot for sharing this video. A new nice experience....well done Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@jackboggis]

My week away on TS John Jerwood was my best cadet experience. Still involved with cadets and now teaching RYA Powerboat courses.

[@Allan003]

I loved the mirror wave at the end :D Well, It's been a bit of a hassle, (due to my primary location being Canada) but I am officially a donor to the UK Sea Cadets (and the Canadian Sea Cadets) now! :D

Super interesting video. Loved Lt Fisher, what a fantastic young man. Clearly loves his job and role in training the cadets. And nice to see my local seaside town of Weymouth featured too!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@paulbryan1094]

That was your best film so far. Really interesting and such a great thing for youngsters to get involved in. Skills for life.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@rexpayne7836]

What an excellent way to get into boating. Future subscribers. Always great videos and presentation. 🇦🇺 😊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you kindly!

[@fidel681]

Lt Fisher was a superb ambassador for the Sea Cadets. The JP is an important ship for allowing youngsters from all types of backgrounds to experience the fraternity of a ships crew. Learning life's skills. One of your most interesting videos Nick. 😊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@florianhoflehner2877]

This is absolutely fascinating! Thank you for you both for showing us around

[@haydne]

Excellent video, really enjoyed it. Very informative, I had no idea what Sea Cadets could do, brilliant!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🙂

[@apeiron42-j1r]

Nick, absolutely bang on about the modern generation, bedroom, laptop scenario, i was only talking about this in the pub the other day. Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Army Cadets or CCF at some schools is a must for teenagers to get involved with. If they can all do a few years of this then i dont see the need for 'National Service' affair. Im speaking as a former CCF cadet and Army Veteran.