Start sailing An introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing. This course will teach you launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat. By the end of you course you'll be able to sail across the...
Confident sailing Develop the skills needed to sail around a course and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor. This course will teach you improved sailing skills on all points of sail. Tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance. By the end of you course you'll have built confidence sailing, tacking, gybing and...
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...
The opportunity for our younger members to get out on the water for a day's sailing. Beavers & Cubs will need a spare change of clothes, towel & something warm to wear afterwards, plus boat shoes or old trainers that can get wet (not flip flops). We have a few wetsuits that can be borrowed...
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...
In the run-up to summer camp, this training weekend will give PLs and APLs the skills they need to look after their patrol at Summer Camp (even if you’re not going to summer camp, it will be a fun weekend away with friends, learning new skills). We’ll be refreshing on how to pitch the tents,...
In the run-up to summer camp, this training weekend will give PLs and APLs the skills they need to look after their patrol at Summer Camp (even if you're not going to summer camp, it will be a fun weekend away with friends, learning new skills). We'll be refreshing on how to pitch the tents,...
Meeting of the Group's Trustee Board (formerly the Executive Committee). Reports and/or items for discussion to be sent to the secretary by the preceding Sunday evening. At The Den, or online via Teams.
Joining Southend's celebration of the contribution of the UK's armed forces community as the annual parade returns to the city centre. We're very proud of our Royal Navy Recognition and links to His Majesty's Armed Forces, and have been invited to represent Scouting at Southend's Armed Forces Day Parade on 29 Jun, along with armed...
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.
Practise Expedition for Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award / King's Scout Award.
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...
