A weekend of family fun across Old Leigh hosted by 3rd Chalkwell Bay and 4th / 6th Leigh Sea Scouts, and we need your help to make it a fantastic weekend. In addition to the traditional sailing races, welly-hoying, tug-o-war and cockle eating competitions, there will be scores of local community stalls, games, live music,...
Monthly Young Leader training sessions open to all Explorer Scout Young Leaders within 3rdCB and across Southend West District on the second Tuesday of each month (unless advertised otherwide). The Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme is the training programme for Young Leaders. It contains 11 modules and four missions for them to work through whilst volunteering in their chosen...
3 day assessed expedition for Silver DofE Group based on the South Downs.
We all have a responsibility to keep The Den clean & tidy, and to ensure that the boats are bailed regularly, particularly during the winter months. On the third Sunday of each month the Scouts and Explorers take it in turns (by Patrol / Division) to be the Sunday Duty Patrol and keep our HQ...
Prepare for an invigorating and demanding challenge at the County Marathon! It’s a two day incident hike, teams will need to navigate around the bases planning their own routes. It’s crucial to ensure you and your team of 4-6 members are well-prepared for this physically demanding yet thrilling event. The event is open to Explorer,...
Open boating session at The Den for all Sea Scouts and Explorers. Sessions for any Scout or Explorer to go on the water sailing or on our other boats. Sessions are always supervised by a suitable leader, and no experience is necessary. There is no charge for participating in open boating, just ensure you are...
Meeting of the Group Leadership (Section Heads) Team. At The Den, on the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise advertised. Mar/Jun/Nov meetings focus on waiting list reviews for the following term. Please contact Amy with any agenda items by the previous Sunday. Virtual option available via Teams.
Better sailing Rigging, launching and sailing in any direction. This course will teach you improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery By the end of you course you'll be able to launch and sail a dinghy on all points...
Better sailing Sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat. Transferring pre-learnt skills, techniques and manoeuvres to sail crewed boats, enhance rigging, launching, recovery and practical skills to recover a man overboard. By the end of you course you'll be able to sail a double-handed boat on all...
Celebrate the end of summer with friends, dress up in your glad rags, and join us for a great evening of food, dancing and entertainment at The Boatyard restaurant in Old Leigh. Enjoy a gorgeous three course meal at one of Essex’s top restaurants, followed by dancing to the fabulous Rapscallions live on stage and...
Monthly Young Leader training sessions open to all Explorer Scout Young Leaders within 3rdCB and across Southend West District on the second Tuesday of each month (unless advertised otherwide). The Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Scheme is the training programme for Young Leaders. It contains 11 modules and four missions for them to work through whilst volunteering in their chosen...
Alongside Scouting, 3rd Chalkwell Bay gives Sea Scouts and Explorers the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) with us, building on their Scouting skills and encouraging them to learn new ones. We are holding an information and registration evening on Wed 9 October from 20:15 where you can find out more about...
