10/09/2026
⚓ Training Nights So Far at NLCC Erwin J. Stolk! ⚓
We’re off to a busy start to the training year! Our cadets have been working on perfecting their marching, learning to salute correctly, and building the skills and confidence that come with being part of a team.
As we begin a new training year with our new Commanding Officer, Lt (NL) Thorne, and Executive Officer, Lt (NL) Stolk, we know there are a lot of hats to wear and plenty to learn along the way! Thankfully, we’ve been fortunate to welcome several new volunteers aboard, and we’d like to introduce them again: CI Gryshik, CI Percy, and CV Ragosin. Welcome aboard!
A huge thank-you to all our officers, instructors, and volunteers who continue to put in the time and effort to help our corps run smoothly. We know the start of a new year can feel like a lot all at once, but we’re rowing together, supporting one another, and finding our rhythm as a team. ⚓
From celebrating our fall birthdays with treats generously provided by A/SLt (NL) Penney and CI Percy, to learning proper uniform care with CI Gryshik, there’s always something happening aboard our ship. And speaking of ships, CI Gryshik’s ancient submarine stationed aboard has certainly helped make our training space feel a little more like the real thing! 🚢
Of course, no training night would be complete without a little adventure! At one point, Lt (NL) Thorne was imaginarily thrown overboard — and what better opportunity to teach our cadets an important seamanship skill? She demonstrated a one-handed bowline, showing our cadets how to tie this useful, non-slip knot.
We’re learning, laughing, building skills, and working together one training night at a time. Thank you to everyone who helps make NLCC Erwin J. Stolk a place where our cadets can learn, lead, and inspire! 💙⚓
