3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

DofE Gold / KSA Expedition
2024-08-23 00:00 - 2024-08-27 23:59 (Europe/London) | Essex
Assessed Expedition for Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award / King’s Scout Award.

Explorer Sailing
2024-08-18 09:30 - 15:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Open boating session at The Den for all Explorer Scouts.

Session for any 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.

Open Sailing
2024-08-17 08:30 - 14:00, 2024-07-21 10:30 - 16:00, 2024-07-07 11:30 - 17:00, 2024-05-26 12:15 - 17:30 | 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.

Old Leigh Regatta Team Meeting
2024-08-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Meeting of the Old Leigh Regatta Organising Team in the Training Room.

EYC Cadet Week
2024-08-05 00:00 - 2024-08-09 23:59 | Essex Yacht Club, HQS Wilton, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1BD, United Kingdom
3rdCB are invited to enter Scouts/Explorers who aren’t already members of Essex Yacht Club to the Club’s annual Cadet Week – a week of racing, fun & games, and social activities based at EYC’s HQ “Wilton”, and may borrow sailing dinghies from The Den to enter (single or double handed). It’s a really fun week both on and off the water, and the sailing experience of Scouts who’ve entered previously has increased immeasurably.

Please note that this is not a Scouting activity, one parent is expected to be present at the Yacht Club during the day to help out with the event and be responsible for their child. Prior sailing experience is required for the use of 3rdCB boats: to the standard of RYA Stage 2 – the ability to rig, launch & sail unsupervised is the minimum expectation, but please talk to the the sailing instructors about it beforehand if in doubt. We’re not able to provide tuition during the week.

3rdCB will be assisting with safety boat cover.

A separate cadet week registration form will be sent to be completed for EYC to confirm attendance once we’ve allocated a boat.

Summer Camp 2024
2024-07-27 00:00 - 2024-08-03 23:59 | Essex
Save the date for our 2024 summer camps. To help families plan we’re releasing the dates as early as possible:

Beavers: Sat 27 – Mon 29 July

Cubs: Sat 27 Jul – Thu 1 Aug

Sea Scouts: Sat 27 Jul – Sat 3 Aug

Explorers: Sat 27 Jul – Sat 3 Aug at Essex International Jamboree

Essex International Jamboree
2024-07-27 00:00 - 2024-08-03 23:59 | Essex
EIJ2024 is coming, and the Explorers will be going! We will be returning to Boyton Cross, Chelmsford from the 27th July to 3rd August 2024 for another unforgettable seven days and nights, bringing Scouts and Guides together from across the UK and around the world.

In 2016, we saw 10,000 of us (including over 2,000 volunteers) come together, making international friendships and challenging ourselves with over 100 activities from abseiling to zorbing.

What is the Essex International Jamboree (EIJ)?

Put simply, it’s an enormous camp for Scouts and Guides from around the world; it lasts 1 week, but takes years to plan. It’s a famous event in the Scout and Girlguiding world, and is renowned for being one of the best jamborees.

The event is held in a huge field every four years at Boyton Cross near Chelmsford. This 120-acre green field is transformed by 1,500 volunteers into a fully operational tented village. By this we mean it has all the facilities you’d expect – water, showers, toilets, electrics, communications, food distribution, health and welfare services and even a beach!

On Saturday 27th July 2024, our Jamboree will open again to 10,000 Scouts and Guides from all over the world to camp together for a week of fun, discovery and adventure, embracing the spirit of Girlguiding and Scouting.

We have a varied and exciting programme of activities including a range of adventurous, creative and cultural activities following the Scout and Guide programme, as well as opportunities to meet new friends from around the world.

In the evening the Jamboree becomes even more vibrant with lots of different entertainment venues and activities.

Essex International Jamboree promises to be an unforgettable experience, providing skills for life, building new friendships, and memories to last a lifetime.

Take a look at our Essex Jamboree 2016 Photo Gallery, and see what the Scouts got up to.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2024-07-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-19 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.

2024 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary21stPenguins and DolphinsRenownFebruary18thSeagulls and SharksSolebayMarch17thExplorer UnitEndeavourApril21stGannets and OttersRenownMay19thCurlews and StingraysSolebayJune9thDauntlessDauntlessJuly14thSeals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September15thMerlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober20thExplorer UnitExplorersNovember17thPuffins and BeaversRenownDecember15thStormy Petts and WhalesSolebay

Young Leader Training
2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 section. Modules give Young Leaders the skills and knowledge to be successful in their role, while missions allow them to put everything into practice with support.

As well as developing valuable life skills, the scheme is an opportunity for Explorers to make a positive impact in their communities and to fulfil the service elements of many of the top awards in Scouts, or their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Recognition of achievement is available along the way, and on completion of the Scheme, the Young Leader is awarded with an Explorer Scout Young Leader belt buckle.

DofE Gold / KSA Practise Expedition
2024-07-05 00:00 - 2024-07-09 23:59 | Essex
Practise Expedition for Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award / King’s Scout Award.

GLT Meeting
2024-07-03 20:15 - 21:30, 2024-06-05 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.

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.

Armed Forces Day Parade
2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Essex
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 forces units, veterans groups and other youth organisations.

We’d like to encourage all Sea Scouts and Explorers over 12½ to attend the parade and show the strength of Sea Scouting in our city.

We will muster under the Railway bridge on Southend High Street at 10am, ready to step off at 10:30. The parade will march to Victoria Circus for an open air Church Service. We expect to be complete by 12:00.

Family and friends are of course very welcome to stay and watch, and there are usually a variety of stalls and attractions along the high street.

Trustee Board Meeting
2024-06-19 20:15 - 21:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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.

Renown PL & APL Training Camp
2024-06-14 18:00 - 2024-06-16 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 some of the on-site activities, and of course some games.

Solebay PL & APL Training Camp
2024-06-14 18:00 - 2024-06-16 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.

Beaver & Cub Sailing
2024-06-09 12:30 - 17:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 but a limited number of sizes. We will provide all Beavers & Cubs with a buoyancy aid.

Please make sure Beavers & Cubs have had lunch before coming down & are ready to go sailing.

RYA Sailing Stage 2 Course
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
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 improving boat control and speed.

Duration: 1 day

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

Pre-requisites

RYA Sailing Stage 1 (unless agree with the instructor team)

At least 4 hours of practice logged over 2 sessions since stage 1 (either at The Den or your own sailing club).

Book at: https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb/e/ev-ssv2-20240608090000

To keep it fair, please remember we can only offer 1 sailing course per year to young people.

Any final details on timings will be sent the week before the course. Contact boating@3rdCB.org.uk if you have any further questions.

RYA Sailing Stage 1 Course
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Duration: 1 day

Who: Sea Scouts and Explorer Sea Scouts.

Book at: https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb/e/ev-slx3-20240608090000

Any final details on timings will be sent the week before the course. Contact boating@3rdCB.org.uk if you have any further questions.

All Leaders Meeting
2024-05-22 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.

At The Den, on the forth Wednesday of March, May and October.

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

Band Night
2024-05-18 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.

Celebrate the start of summer in Old Leigh, and watch the sun go down to some great entertainment, including the fabulous XStatic live on stage.

We’ll have a food wagon serving snacks, as well as a bar serving cocktails and soft drinks. 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.
