for those who are interested there is a virtual tour of the scout hut from 1998 online now

Click here to go through a time hole back to 1998 

BTW this actually works now there was a slight hicup when it didn't work :( 

 

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4 - 5 September

South Shields Sailing Club

The National Scout Sailing Regatta is back once again and its bigger than ever!

This event is open to all ages and abilities, we'll even be holding a leaders race.

Price includes accommodation (camping or bunkhouse available), racing, meals and Saturday evening entertainment.

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There will be an opertunity for Scouts, Explorers & Network Members to take part in races in various classes.


Class   Class  
A Under 18 Singlehander F Under 15 Fast Handicap
B Under 18 Fast Handicap G Under 15 Slow Handicap
C Under 18 Slow Handicap H Under 13 Singlehander
D Leaders, Helpers, Network Scouts I Under 13 Fast Handicap
E Under 15 Singlehander J Under 13 Slow Handicap

South Shields Sailing Club

Flyer for the event

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One of the boats we are hoping to take to camp has suffered a little damage over the winter, wooden boats don't like damp :(

We have a number of jobs that need doing and if left to our very small team of boat fixers wont be finished in time, if you think you can help then please let us know using this link

The jobs include : (if you can help with any that would be a great help)

  • Painting
  • Varnishing

I am generally at 4th from 6:30 till 7:45 on a monday evening, and other people are generally around on a Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm, there are people around at other random times too

 

Don't forget the regatta is only a few weeks away (Sunday 13th June) come along and enjoy the fun.

more details can be found here

 

Thanks to all the people who gave up some time over the weekend to help swamptest the boats before another busy boating season.

All the boats have to be tested anualy to make sure they are fit for use on scouting activites.

it has taken a while and there are a few still to do but we have tested :

32+ Kayaks & Canadians

16 or so sailing boats

4 rowing boats

60+ Bouyancy aids

and fixed a few things along the way. just the toppers and inflatables to go..

 
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