The organisation has a Cadet Section for youths between the ages of 14 and 18. The aim of the section is to teach the youngsters lifesaving skills both in canoes (shown in the picture above) and on the beach, as well as traditional lifeguard skills. The cadets progress through the service and it is hoped that some will progress to training as boat crew at the age of 18yrs, many of the cadets have gone on to complete thier gold Duke of Edingburgh's awards.

Over the last few years several of the past cadets have gone onto work in the Police, Ambulance, Fire and Coastguard Services, continuing their desire to help those in need.

The cadets use the 'SHARK' rescue canoe, which was originally designed by one of our members and is still being built to an updated specification. The cadets take part in competitions throughout the year in both canoes and pool lifeguarding. They also provide safety cover to cross Solent swims, the International Festival of the Sea and many other local events.

The cadets also take part in training exercises with the rescue boats, often for mud rescue, and provide safety support when the rescue divers train in the local area.