Despite its illustrious history and outstanding achievements in the maritime field Warsash is treated like the forgotten cousin too often by Solent University. Last year, you backed me and we achieved so much from the retention of our world renowned Warsash Griffon as our school logo, to keeping more in touch with cadets at sea especially in this era of uncertainty. Let us not stop there, this year I want to further encourage Warsash’s independence, make Solent employees more aware of our unique circumstances and therefore able to provide better assistance. I wish to promote more lateral friendships between cohorts and classes by having more social activities for cadets like bringing back the charity life raft challenge which was hugely popular before the move to the city centre.

This is a time like no other, our industry is stretched to its limits in order to cope, sadly this is having a knock-on effect on cadets and their sea time. In order to allow cadets to succeed and for the college live up to its world class standing, I believe it is essential our college has a backup plan should sea time quotas not be met by utilising our simulators and workshops to make up for lost time. Being at sea can be hugely challenging, especially being cut off from your support circle at home. I am proposing that more support is offered to those cadets at sea by Warsash through regular check ins for both academic updates and personal wellbeing reasons. 

I am Gareth Hampton, a phase four cadet from Northern Ireland. Above is my commitment to you which I hope to achieve by being approachable, driven and honest towards any situation. It was nothing short of an honour to represent a group of hard working, respectful and friendly group of people last year and for that, I thank you humbly.

Please feel free to contact me on 07875826909 if I can be of any assistance at all, I would love to hear from you. I hope I can once again count on you for your support in this election. #BringBackTheGriffon