Quadra Alumni Podcast

Captain(N) Stewart Alsgard served as Commanding Officer from 1967-1972 at Quadra.  It was an honour to interview him and learn so much about the man and the leader.  Honestly, I don't believe there is an individual (with us or gone) who is responsible for more of the training development, tradition and professionalism at Quadra than him. In this episode Capt(N) Alsgard  tells us all about his...

Beth was never a Sea Cadet but did eventually put on a Navy uniform at Quadra.   Beth spent her summers at Quadra in the School of Music and ultimately became the Director of Music. One main highlight at Quadra for Beth was in 1994 reporting the Band to Queen Elizabeth II for inspection. Audio editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: -        Join the Quadra Alumni Associa...

This episode was recorded in 2021 prior to Bill's passing.  It was an honour to speak with him about Quadra and some of the efforts he put into the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets over the many decades he participated.  May he Rest in Peace. Bill Conconi was the final Commanding Officer at the Esquimalt Sea Cadet Camp in HMCS Naden before it merged with Quadra in 1975.  Bill started his time as a ...

We hear from founding member Jamie Webb and his recollection of forming the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.  Jamie is a man of action and worked hard with other founding members to get the organization off the ground. Jamie is also a long time employee in the Dockyard at CFB Esquimalt, first as a Rigger and then later as the Senior Protocol Officer for the RCN.  Jamie has always given back to h...

We hear from founding member Ken Neilson and his recollection of forming the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.  Ken provided guidance and encouragement to all founding members in the development of the organization. Ken has an amazing memory of the development of Flotilla and specifically Group North, he tells some great tales from his days working in the Desolation Sound area.  Ken in his civili...

We hear from founding member Martin Head and his recollection of forming the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.  Martin was the incoming Commanding Officer of HMCS Quadra at the time the organization was formed and supported the inclusion of the Association into the summer routine. Audio editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: -        Join the Quadra Alumni Association a...

We hear from founding member Penny Waterman and her recollection of forming the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.  Penny served as the Association Membership Chair for over a decade and was often referred to as the "table lady" at all the Alumni functions. Penny holds the distinction of being the first female CIL officer to obtain the Tender Command Qualification in 1984.  A Sea Cadet i...

We hear from founding member Wayne Kell and his recollection of forming the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.  Wayne was the first Secretary of the Association and served in the role for 10 years. Audio editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: -        Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ -        Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAA...

We hear from founding member Don Devenney and his recollection of forming the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.  Don served as the Association Vice-President and did a lot of work to prepare for the launch of the organization. Audio editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: -        Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ -        Follow on Twit...

We hear from founding member Lyle Duck and his recollection of forming the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.  Lyle previously served as the Association President for 8 years among other roles on the Executive. Audio editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: -        Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ -        Follow on Twitter at https://tw...

Dave Yates talks about how the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra was formed in the Fall of 1998 through to the Spring of 1999 and some of the work done behind the scenes by him and many others. Audio editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: -        Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ -        Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAAPodc...

Hear Dave Yates (former Commanding Officer) talk about his experiences at HMCS Quadra. Audio editing done by Todd Mason. More about the Quadra Alumni Podcast: -        Join the Quadra Alumni Association at https://www.quadraalumni.com/ -        Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/QAAPodcast -        Follow on YouTube at    https://www.youtube.com/@quadraalumnipodcast6108 -        Follow on In...

Matt Waterman, a founding member of the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra, shares interviews with other Quadra Alumni members.    Our opening music for the podcast was written by Lt(N) Brian Gossip and is aptly named "The Quadra March".  Each podcast episode ends with Heart of Oak, the official march of the Royal Canadian Navy.  The music of "Heart of Oak" was written by Englis...