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We are Training Ship Amokura Navy Cadets, the Wellington City Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps

We were established in 1963 and have been based at Evans Bay since 1966. We are located at the Wellington Cadet Centre, a purpose built cadet facility which opened in 2007. If you would like to join or know more contact Stephen Worth on 022 093 2003.

31/08/2026

Last Wednesday night's training was all about saving lives - simulated ones at any rate ! After four parades concentrating on First Aid lessons, the Ship's Company's skills were put to the test with a Casualty Exercise (CASEX).
The scenario was on a remote island, where two vessels had collided offshore and multiple survivors had made it to the beach and needed treatment and evacuation.
The cadets all worked well as a team and learned some valuable lessons. Thanks to the NCOs from our sister Unit's who stepped up as the simulated casualties.
At the end of the day all survivors were accounted for except the one in the gray overalls, but by the look of the smile I think they will live another day !

26/08/2026

It was pretty gnarly in Ākau Tangi/Evans Bay on Saturday afternoon, with some of the gusts touching 30 knots. However, due to the shape of the geography around the Cadet Centre, there’s usually a sheltered corner or two where we can safely get out on the water. And so it was paddle power to the fore, with a number of cadets completing their Task Cards and qualifying for the Kayak Crew Certificate. This included capsize drills in some pretty chilly water, so big ups to those brave souls who took the plunge !

22/08/2026

Operating a Navy Cadet Unit is an expensive undertaking, just like the cost of fuel right now. However, over the next few weeks you can help out our Unit at the same time as filling up at Z Constable Street in Newtown !
The Good in the Hood promotion is running up until 14 September, where customers at each Z service station vote to decide how $5,000 will be distributed among four different community groups. This year TS Amokura has made it into the ballot at Newtown, so help us spread the word and when you make a purchase at Z Constable Street, please drop your token in our slot.

20/08/2026

On Tuesday the Area Commander Central announced the results of the 2026 Efficiency Competition, with TS Amokura being awarded the HMNZS Gambia Shield as the Most Efficient Navy Cadet Unit in the lower North Island.
This is the fourth year in a row that Amokura has taken out the top spot, which says a lot about the quality and consistency of the Unit's processes and training programme. Every member of the Training Ship, from the newest cadet through to the most senior officer and all of the SCANZ Branch, have put in great efforts to maintain our high standards. Despite the continual turnover in the Ship's Company and Wardroom, which is part and parcel of any youth development organisation, the level of commitment and performance has never wavered. We have stayed true to Amokura's four guiding principles - Try Always - Lead With Compassion - Accept Only The Best - Bring The Joy.
Bravo Zulu to all and congratulations also to Rangitikei Ruapehu Cadet Unit and No.2 (Hutt City) Squadron ATC for winning the Army and Air Cadet competitions.

09/08/2026

Last Sunday cadets and officers turned out for the inaugural National Service for Seafarers at old Saint Paul's, in the presence of her Excellency the Governor General. TS Amokura has been involved with these kinds of services in Wellington for many decades, but this was the first time that a national commemoration has been organised.

St Paul's was the perfect venue, as in addition to being one of the oldest churches in the capital, it has strong ties to Defence, the Navy and the US Marine Corps. The native timbers and Gothic Revival architecture makes the interior feel very much like the upturned hull of a sailing ship.

After lining the entrance for Dame Cindy’s arrival, we provided flag bearers and escorts for the banner of the Missions to Seafarers, the NZ Red Ensign and the New Zealand Ensign. The congregation included the Ambassador of the Philippines, and naval attachés from Australia and the United States, as well as veterans of the RNZN and Merchant Navy and many members of the maritime community. Everyone came to remember the service and sacrifice of those “that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, who see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.”

Photos courtesy of Eva Kaprinay

13/07/2026

Last week Warrant Officer Cadet Prisha Patel had the opportunity of a lifetime, by participating in the 2026 Sea Immersion. This activity allows cadets to experience the daily life of sailors in the Navy, through being on board the Devonport Naval Base for a week and visiting a range of different RNZN Trades and Units. It is intended to strengthen their understanding of service environments and increase awareness of NZDF career pathways.

16 cadets from around the country got a really close up and hands on experience. with activities including fighting fires and floods at the Damage Control School, flying the helicopter simulator at No.6 Squadron, working the foc'sle at the indoor Seamanship Training Facility, and operating the lights and siren of an MP vehicle !

WO Patel said "The thing I enjoyed the most was definitely the fire fighting. It was my first time using a fire extinguisher and fire hose and it was really cool !"

Big thanks to all the RNZN and NZCF staff who put in all the work to make this activity happen and gave freely of their time to make it such a rewarding experience.

08/07/2026

On Monday TS Amokura was honoured to support the funeral of Captain Lewis G. Robinson QSM, a good friend and long-time supporter of our Unit.

Captain Robinson spent almost his entire adult life working on the sea, joining the Merchant Navy at 17, then later driving commuter boats for the Manapouri Hydro scheme, serving for 10 years in the Wharf Police as skipper of the Police Launch, another 30 years working the commercial wharves as a Tug Master, and finally conning the East By West Ferries. Across all this time his
seamanship and boat handling skills were legendary.

Lew was an absolute pillar of the Wellington maritime community and he leaves behind a tremendous legacy, which is hard to sum up in only a few words. Throughout his 87 years he was a tireless campaigner for Search & Rescue and Water Safety. He was pivotal in the Wellington Sea Rescue organisation which later became the Volunteer Coastguard. Thousands of people throughout the country benefited from Lew’s knowledge and experience as a Coastguard Education Tutor and maritime expert. He was involved in countless nautical events and causes, and also cared deeply for the welfare of seafarers, serving for several years as the president of the NZ Merchant Navy Association, advocating for more recognition of those who labour tirelessly and largely unheralded on the oceans of the world. Lew worked closely with Marco Zeeman on the project to sink the former frigate HMNZS Wellington off the south coast as a dive wreck. He was also the key instigator of the millennium proposal to have the flags Yankee Two Kilo (Y2K) recognised as a new international flag signal meaning “I wish you peace, much goodwill and good fortune”. The full story behind that effort will be posted here on the Amokura page soon. In 1989 Lew was recognised for his public service with the award of the Queens Service Medal.

Despite the many calls on his time, Lew never missed an opportunity to involve TS Amokura wherever he could. From a ship visit on the Kupe or pilot boat, to a Coastguard flare demonstration or the Blessing of the Fleet in Island Bay, he always made sure that we were included in a meaningful way. Many former and current cadets have lifelong memories directly because of Lew. And like everything else that he did, it was done out of a great generosity of spirit, without any fuss and with no thought of reward or recognition.

At his funeral, cadets acted as flag bearers for the Y2K signal, Coastguard banner, NZ Police Ensign and the NZ Red Ensign. At the end of the service our ship’s bell was used to ring out eight bells,
signifying the end of Lew’s watch, while the Y2K signal was dipped in salute and the ship’s horns from F69 were sounded as the hearse drove away.

Fair Winds and Following Seas Lew – May You Rest in Peace

03/07/2026

On Wednesday night we held our traditional "Fun Night" to end the term. This is always organised by the Senior Rates, as way for them to learn about how to plan and deliver activities, and the best way to do that is hands on !
This time around it was a bonfire on the beach at Princess Bay - a special place where many of us feel close to our former shipmate CPO Sacha Piper.
It was a chilly but beautifully still night under the moonlight, and a great time was had by all, complete with Pizza and a Tug of War in the dark...

26/06/2026

Last weekend's boating day had to be switched from Saturday to Sunday due to gale force southerlies. Good call by the XO, otherwise our boats might have gotten blown straight backwards, just like some of the kicks from Chief's at the Cake Tin on Saturday night !
After sailing across to Shelly Bay, the cadets hiked up the track to Massey Memorial at the end of the Miramar peninsular, with its stunning views across the harbour.

08/06/2026

Another important job that got done on Saturday was creating some temporary storage for the two outboard motors from TS Taupo, which we are currently looking after while that Unit is in recess.
Our resident all-round handy guy, Alex Paterson, knocked together some custom brackets so that the engines could be mounted on either side of the kayak trailer. This will allow us to easily roll it outside and run up both engines on a regular basis, to keep them in good condition.
Not sure how fast the trailer will go now, but we may have created an entirely new form of transportation ! 🤣

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393 Evans Bay Parade
Wellington

Opening Hours

Wednesday	6:45pm - 9:15pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm

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