Parade Claims 1 Jan to 31 March 2008 - Deadline 4th April 2008‏

Dear all,

Kindly note that submission of parade claims is closed on Friday 4 April 08.
Please submit your parade claims to Mdm Jahabher before the deadline.

Thank you.

Regards,

C/LTA Yvonne Chia
Dy Publicity
50TH Intake IC

Posting of HQ NCC Sea Office Staff

Please note that Mdm Esther has been transferred from Sea District wef 24 March 2008.

We hereby thank Mdm Esther for her support during her stay with Sea District and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

Meanwhile, Mdm Jahabher has been appointed CSO for Sea District. Kindly continue to provide her the support you have given to Mdm Esther.

Thank you.


Regards,
2LT Loke Jun Jie
TCO (Sea)
HQ NCC

General Safety for Kayaking.

Being one of the main blogger for this site, I would like to share this piece of information with everyone, regardless of Teacher Officers or Cadet Officers, about some of the safety aspect when comes to kayaking. It will also serves as a guideline for those who are involved in Annual Kayaking Expedition.

1. Ability to swim at least 50m with a buoyancy vest. The ability to swim vast distance is not essential, but basic confidence in and under water without panic is fundamental to safe canoeing.

2. Be properly attired. Always wear a buoyancy vest when out at sea. Proper footwear should be worn to protect feet.

3. Check equipment for sea worthiness. (i.e. leakages, damages.)

4. Members are advised to stay within the demarcated area. The location of the demarcated area is displayed on the notice board of the club or seeks the center staff for more information.

5. Prior approval must be obtained from the staff before proceeding beyond the demarcated are with the destination and expected time of return made known to the staff.

6. Always launch and beach your craft with care and consideration to other beach users. Keep clear of the motorized users next to the slip-way when launching or beaching.

7. Paddlers are advised to paddle in company of others (recommended 3 kayaks) with 3 persons available, one can always summon for help while another deals with the casualty.

8. Paddlers shall not change places while afloat without supervision.

9. The craft shall not carry more people than it is designed.

10. Ensure deck lines are taut, loose ropers may be a hindrance in an emergency.

11. Check weather forecast, tide and current before setting out. Head for nearest shore immediately on any sign of an impeding storm.

12. Be familiar with your capsize drill.

13. Avoid paddling in sea traffic lanes, ship or barge anchorage.

14. In the event of a capsize, stay with the kayak and hold on to your paddle. - Its easier to spot on the water.

15. Beware of strong winds and currents. Always plan your journey in a direction that when returning to base the tidal stream will assist you.

16. Know your limitations and do not allow fatigue to put your safety at risk.

17. Always exercise common sense and be responsible for your own safety.

If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to drop me an email or contact me via HP.

email: sierra.square@hotmail.com
hp: 92476715

Regards,

C/CPT Tan Jin Chuan
Sea EXCO, Head Training Management.
HQ National Cadet Corps.

SEA C/OFFR BLOG

Dear all,

Ammendments to the blog:

1. Blog re-name to SEA C/OFFR INFORMATION CENTRE
2. C/OFFR rank promotion citeria is avaliable in FAQ section

Thank you.

C/LTA Yvonne Chia
Dy Publicity
50TH Intake IC

27 March 2008 Part C 25M Range‏ CANCEL

Dear all,

27 MARCH 07 RANGE IS CANCEL!!

Thank you very much.

Regards,

C/LTA Yvonne Chia
Dy Publicity
50TH Intake IC

JYC - Spore Children Society - Kayaking Day‏‏

Dear all,

Manpower Required for Jurong Youth Centre kids under the Spore Children Society kayaking day with Sea District.
Bascially, is a session where the Jurong Youth Centre Kids come down and kayak with the sea district, therefore, we require CLTs to interact with the kids during a one day kayaking session.

Details:
Date: 11 March 08
Location: KSTC
Time: 1000hrs (Will end approximately at 1600hrs)
*Lunch will be provided

Those interested kindly reply my email by 5 March 2008, 2200hrs.
Those who need LOA kindly, indicate in your reply and the date you wish to collect your LOA.

Thank You.

Regards,

C/LTA Yvonne Chia
Dy Publicity
50TH Intake IC