3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts
Based in the heart of Old Leigh, we offer challenge and adventure to over 250 young people aged 6 to 25 throughout the year as one of the largest and most active Sea Scout groups in the UK
We are recognised by the Royal Navy as one of the top 100 Sea Scout groups in the country, and accredited as Royal Yachting Association & Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Training Centres, training young people with new Skills for Life.
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June 2026 Newsletter
Summer is mostly here and we’ve all been out and about a lot so far this term, with games, mountain biking, hiking, sailing and…
May 2026 Newsletter
As the days get longer and the weather finally starts to improve, there’s a real sense that the summer season is getting underway. It’s…
March 2026 Newsletter
As we head into a busy spring for 3rd Chalkwell Bay, there’s plenty happening across the Group. From the return of our much-loved Summer…
February 2026 Newsletter
What a busy month it’s been in Old Leigh! Despite the truly awful weather we’ve all been battling, our Scouts of all ages have still managed…
Adventures of a Lifetime – 2025 promo
Sailing, camping, hiking, and so much more. These are our adventures at 3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts during 2025, a quick snap shot of…
January 2026 Newsletter
We hope you all had a tremendous Christmas and that you are enthusiastic for all 2026 has in store for us. As we take…
Upcoming events
Dates for your diary
Open Sailing
The Den
Open boating session at The Den for all Sea Scouts and Explorers. Sessions for any Scout or Explorer to go…
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The Den
Open boating session at The Den for all Sea Scouts and Explorers. Sessions for any Scout or Explorer to go…
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EYC Cadet Week
Essex Yacht Club
3rdCB are invited to enter Scouts/Explorers who aren’t already members of Essex Yacht Club to the Club’s annual Cadet Week…
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GLT Meeting
The Den
Meeting of the Group Leadership (Section Heads) Team. At The Den, on the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise…
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Old Leigh Regatta
Old Leigh
A weekend of family fun across Old Leigh hosted by 3rd Chalkwell Bay and 4th / 6th Leigh Sea Scouts,…
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Safeguarding and safety in Scouts
Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.
Safeguarding and safety
