3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Boating Pre-Season Briefing
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Pre-season briefing evening for all water activities duty officers.

GLT Meeting
2026-04-15 20:15 - 21:30, 2026-05-06 20:15 - 21:30, 2026-06-03 20:15 - 21:30, 2026-07-01 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Group Leadership (Section Heads) Team.

At The Den, on the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise advertised.

Please contact Amy with any agenda items by the previous Sunday. Virtual option available via Teams.

Open Sailing
2026-04-18 10:30 - 17:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW 1401 – 5.9m

Sunday Duty Patrol
2026-04-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 and equipment running properly. Please make a note of the day your patrol is on duty – it is only once a year and makes a big difference in keeping our HQ running well.

Sunday Duty Patrol starts at 10:30 and lasts for about 1½ hours. Where there is a Church Parade on the same day, duty patrol will start on completion.

Wear old clothes that you can clean in. Please let your PL/DL and section leader know if you can’t attend.

2026 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary25*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary15Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch15Explorer UnitEndeavourApril19Gannets and OttersRenownMay17Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune21DauntlessDauntlessJuly19Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September20Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober18Explorer UnitExplorersNovember15Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember13*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

Open Sailing
2026-04-19 11:00 - 17:45 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW 1440 – 5.9m

DofE Bronze Practice Exped
2026-04-25 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
Practice Expedition for Bronze DofE Group, staying at Belchamps Scout Camp.

District Activity Day & Renewal of Promise
2026-04-25 09:15 - 18:00 | Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4FA, United Kingdom
Activities Day with a huge variety of games and activities, joining Scouts from across Southend West Scout District at Garon Park in Southend. During the day we’ll be renewing our Scouting promises to do our best for the year ahead.

When: Saturday 25 April. 0915 – 1800. These are a bit different to what was originally advertised due to staggered arrival/departure times, don’t worry if you can’t be exact, just please don’t be earlier than 0915, or later than 1800.

There will be a lot of other scouts from all over Southend arriving on Saturday morning (including over 80 from 3rdCB alone) so timings have been staggered to ease the traffic. If you can share lifts please do. The drop off and pick up area is the overflow car park, on your right as you enter Garon Park – it will be well signposted.

If you need to arrive late or leave early, please talk to your child’s leader in advance, or WhatsApp us at +441702476890 on the day.

We will have an area within the site where bags, packed lunched etc can be left and to act as a base for 3rdCB.

Where: Garon Park, Southend. (SS2 4FA. Maps Link).

Cost: Free!

Wear: 3rdCB polo and scarf. Activity trousers (or shorts if it’s warm) and trainers. Bring a jumper (3rdCB hoodie ideal if you have one) and waterproof jacket. Uniform not required (other than your scarf).

Who: Sea Scouts (Renown and Solebay Troops) and Explorer Scouts.

Bring:

Packed lunch (with your name on it), including some snacks for during the day. There is no other food available! Please don’t send any products containing nuts as we have several young people with severe allergies

A full water bottle (with your name on it)

Any medicines needed during the day (asthma pump, epipen etc; please inform leaders if it’s anything we’re not already aware of).

Jumper and waterproof jacket, just in case.

Activities on offer

Climbing wall

Bouldering wall

Tomahawks

Archery

Zorbing

Craft Tent

Pillow Wars

Bush Craft

High Ropes

Zip Wire

Spider Mountain

Laser Tag

Mini Golf

Surf Simulator

Rodeo Bull

Assault Course

Wipe Out Challenge

and much more

Bouldering Permission Form

One of the activities is a bouldering wall, run by Indi Rock. To do this activity you need to complete a form before the event, available at: https://forms.gle/NLRM5V9Y5LnLFR9V7. We don’t get to see these forms, so won’t chase you. If it’s not filled in you child won’t be able to do the bouldering wall.

Programme Team (All Leaders) Meeting
2026-04-29 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting for all leaders within the Group, including young leaders, to update and discuss plans for the term ahead, and debrief major activities from the previous term.

At The Den, on the third Wednesday of each term January, April and September.

Please contact Amy with any agenda items by the previous Sunday. Virtual option available via Teams (invite via email).

Beaver & Cub Sailing
2026-05-02 11:00 - 16:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Beaver and Cub sailing session to get our youngest members out on the water and experiencing sailing and activities with our more experienced sailors at The Den.

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). If you have a wetsuit please bring that, or we have a small number of wetsuits that can be borrowed. We will provide all Beavers & Cubs with a buoyancy aid.

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink as food will not be provided. Sun cream needs to be applied before arrival.

There’s no charge for the session, but please sign up via the Parent Portal if you want your child to attend so we know numbers and can plan adult numbers.

Open Sailing
2026-05-03 11:30 - 17:45 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW 1424 – 5.6m

DofE Silver Practice Exped
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
3 day practice expedition for Silver DofE Group.

DofE Bronze Exped
2026-05-09 00:00 - 2026-05-10 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
Assessed Expedition for Bronze DofE Group.

Band Night
2026-05-09 18:30 - 23:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
One of the hottest social events of the summer: the 3rdCB Band Night is back again, ready to kick off the summer.

Watch the sun go down with friends and family, and dance the night away to some great entertainment, including the awesome All Roads live on stage.

We’ll have the cool V-Dub Tavern to keep you hydrated with their selection of awesome cocktails, Piperoni Pizza cooking up fresh pizzas, or feel free to bring your own drinks & nibbles.

All proceeds go towards supporting Scouting and activities for young people at 3rd Chalkwell Bay.

Children and young people are welcome and encouraged to attend, but under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Adults are very welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks, but please remember that under 18s are not permitted to consume alcohol on Scout premises. The Den is a no smoking site.

Open Sailing
2026-05-17 10:45 - 17:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW 13:37 – 5.9m

Open Sailing
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:15 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW: 12:55 – 5.5mDuty Officer: Chris Daly

Open Sailing
2026-05-31 10:45 - 17:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW 13:28 – 5.4mDuty Officer: Tom Kemp

Solebay PL & APL Training Camp
2026-06-05 18:00 - 2026-06-07 19:00 | Thriftwood Scout Campsite, Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP, United Kingdom
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, light fires and cook meals. As well as training we’ll be making use of the on-site activities, and of course some games.

Renown PL Training Camp
2026-06-05 19:15 - 2026-06-06 14:30 | Belchamps Scout Activity Centre, Holyoak Lane,, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4JD
In the run-up to summer camp, this training weekend will give PLs 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 night away with friends, learning new skills). We’ll be refreshing on how to pitch the tents, light fires and cook meals. As well as training we’ll be making use of some of the on-site activities, and of course some games.

Slightly different to previous years, this will only be one night.

Trustee Board Meeting
2026-06-11 20:00 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Group’s Trustee Board.

Reports and/or items for discussion to be sent to the secretary by the preceding Sunday evening.

At The Den (Training Room), or online via Teams.

Open Sailing
2026-06-14 10:00 - 14:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 down in time for the start time above.

You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat which you don’t mind getting wet (and you will get wet!). Footwear is required on the water – wet boots or old trainers are ideal, flips flops and wellies are not appropriate. Buoyancy aids are mandatory for all activities on the water, and will be supplied. You may also want to bring a packed lunch and drink, or money for chips.

All water activities are dependant on weather and suitable leader cover, so may be cancelled at short notice – check the Members Facebook Group for last minute changes.

HW 12:28 – 5.7mDuty Officer: Tom Kemp

Duck Race
2026-06-21 12:30 - 14:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
We’ll be helping the Leigh Lions Club with their annual Duck Race along Leigh Creek. Hundreds of rubber ducks will be racing along the creek from Bell Wharf to Osbornes’ Cafe, raising money for charity – you can buy a duck, and if your duck wins you win a prize!

The Scouts and Explorers will be helping them along the way from the creek. Please arrive at The Den at 1230 with swimming gear, a towel and suit footwear to go on the mud.

Parents – you can buy a duck from the Lions stands in the Old Town.

LW 1200

RYA Sailing Stage 1&2 Course
2026-07-04 11:00 - 2026-07-05 18:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 wind, steer and understand the basic principles of sailing. On the second day you will 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, along with tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance.

This course will be prioritised for young people booked on courses last year where the practical elements were not completed due to poor weather.

Duration: 2 days (attendance is required both days)

Saturday – 1100-1800Sunday – 1100-1830

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

What to bring: You will need to bring suitable clothing to go afloat and get wet in. This means swimming gear, a wetsuit if you have one (don’t worry if not, we have some you can borrow), a complete change of clothes, and a towel! You will also need some old trainers / plimsolls / boat shoes for your feet. Jeans, wellies, flip-flops and bare-feet are not appropriate.

We will provide you with a buoyancy aid.

You will also need a packed lunch or money for chips! It is worth having a few snacks with you in-case we have a late lunch.

Weather warning: All courses are dependant on weather and the availability of our volunteer instructors, and therefore may be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice. If we do have to cancel a course we will email you and it will be published on the 3rdCB Members Facebook group, so please check prior to travelling to The Den if the weather is not looking good.

Zen with Ben Soundbath
2026-07-07 19:15 - 20:15 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening of relaxation in by the sea Old Leigh. Zen with Ben is providing the chill out vibes with a Soundbath evening at The Den, helping us fundraise to support 3rdCB’s Scouting activities.

A Soundbath is a relaxing experience where crystal singing bowls and instruments create resonant tones that help calm the nervous system. Simply lie down and allow the sound vibrations to guide you into a relaxed state.

The jetty will be open for anyone wanting to enjoy the sea breeze or swim at high water from 6pm (All swimming at your own risk: no lifeguard on duty).

You may wish to bring a pillow and blanket, and wear comfortable clothes for the sound bath. Air mattresses will be provided.

Over 18s only please.

Please note that Soundbaths are not suitable for individuals with pacemakers, epilepsy, non-titanium metal implants or those in the third trimester of pregnancy. If you are unsure whether a Soundbath is suitable for you, please consult a medical professional before attending.

Guzzlers Summer Social
2026-07-14 20:00 - 23:00 | The Crooked Billet, 51 High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EP, United Kingdom
Guzzlers summer get together in The Crooked Billet. All Guzzlers, members and former members of 3rdCB are very welcome to attend for a catch up.
