PORTSMOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL

CADETS PREPARING TO LEAVE

SULFUR SPRING, SOUFRIERE

Captain David Clarke was contingent leader and Camp Commandant for the elite  ar 4 group which traveled to the rugged nature island of Dominica for their adventurous training camp. These 27 cadets were joined by 25 senior cadets from Dominica for this phase of the star 4 training program. The camp was held in Portsmouth at the Portsmouth Secondary School. Support from the Dominica Cadet Corps was nothing short of outstanding. From commandant Major Richards to all officers, cadets and it seemed the entire police force and residents were fully supportive. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit himself dropped in to pay an informal visit and said a few words of encouragement to the cadets.

Star 4 cadets were fascinated by the completely different terrain and vegetation  of Dominica. Key point of the exercise was a grueling  hike through unbelievable jungle vegetation to the very highest point on the island at an elevation of 4747 feet. In true star 4 style, the cadets started from sea level and climbed every foot. The tour managed to include a number of the remarkable natural wonders such as the freshwater lake at 2500 feet up in the clouds, the twin waterfalls and the city of Roseau.

The thing that stands out in all star 4 minds however remains the driving (skills?) of Dominican drivers. Our local ZR drivers are tame...