3rd Chalkwell Bay Sea Scouts

Open Sailing
2025-04-27 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-18 13:45 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

GLT Meeting
2025-05-07 20:15 - 21:30, 2025-06-04 20:15 - 21:30, 2025-07-02 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.

VE Day Lamp Lighting
2025-05-08 20:45 - 22:00 | Southend Cenotaph, Clifftown Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DL, United Kingdom
Explorer Unit joining in the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Southend Cenotaph.

The City of Southend on Sea will be Lighting a Lamp as one of the hundreds across the country, and honouring the sacrifice and service of the Service men and women 80 years ago.

Band Night
2025-05-10 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, back for its 4th year.

Watch the sun go down with friends and family, and dance the night away to some great entertainment, including the awesome Kryptonics and Bigger Yellow Suitcase live on stage.

We’ll have the famous Ten Green Bottles Cocktail Bar there to keep you hydrated, and Porta Via 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.

First Aid Course
2025-05-12 07:00 - 16:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Private first aid course at The Den.

Young Leader Training
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 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 otherwise; not held in April or August).

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 Silver Practice Exped
2025-05-16 00:00 - 2025-05-18 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
2025-05-17 00:00 - 2025-05-18 23:59 | Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Essex, CM1 4NL, United Kingdom
Assessed Expedition for Bronze DofE Group.

Sunday Duty Patrol
2025-05-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-15 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.

2025 Rota

MonthDatePatrolsDuty OfficerJanuary26*Penguins and Dolphins (*week later than usual)RenownFebruary16Seagulls and SharksSolebayMarch16Explorer UnitEndeavourApril27*Gannets and Otters (*week later than usual)RenownMay18Curlews and StingraysSolebayJune15DauntlessDauntlessJuly20Seals and TurtlesRenownAugust–No Duty Patrol–September21Merlins and PiranhasSolebayOctober19Explorer UnitExplorersNovember16Puffins and BeaversRenownDecember14*Stormy Petts and Whales (*week earlier than usual)Solebay

Renewal of Promise - CANCELLED
2025-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Strand Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
This year’s Renewal of Promise parade has been postponed to a later date, as Strand Wharf has been double booked by Leigh Town Council with the Shanty Festival. Details of the rescheduled event will be published when we have confirmed them. Sorry for the late notice, we only found out on Wednesday evening.

Sunday Duty Patrol for Curlews and Stingrays is still on (1030-1200), and there is Open Boating for Scouts/Explorers from 13:45.

Renewing our Scouting promises to Do Our Best for the upcoming year, and commemorating those Scouters that are not longer with us. This year we will be holding the service on Strand Wharf, in the heart of Old Leigh.

Meet in the small car park on New Road, opposite the Fishermen’s Chapel (by the bridge into Old Leigh) at 10:30 in full uniform, then march to Strand Wharf where we will gather to renew our promises together as a Group, then march back to The Den to finish at around 12:00.

All Beavers, Cubs, Sea Scouts & Explorers are expected to attend, in full uniform – this is one of the few events we ask all members to be there for. Parents & friends are very welcome to watch the parade and service.

All are welcome to join us at The Den afterwards for tea & cake.

All Leaders Meeting
2025-05-21 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 January, May and September.

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

Open Sailing
2025-05-26 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 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: 12:34 – 5.7m

Renown PL & APL Training Camp
2025-06-06 18:00 - 2025-06-08 15:00 | 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
2025-06-06 18:00 - 2025-06-08 15:00 | 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.

RYA Sailing Stage 1&2 Course
2025-06-07 07:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-08 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 11:00 - 18:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
Start sailing

Beginners will do Stage 1 – 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.

Those with a little experience who already know the basics will do Stage 2, and 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.

No previous experience is necessary for Stage 1.

Duration: 1 day

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.

Trustee Board Meeting
2025-06-12 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.

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.

Beaver & Cub Sailing
2025-06-15 13:15 - 17:30 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
The first Beaver and Cub sailing session of the year, for beavers & cubs to come and experience sailing and activities on the water with 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). 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.

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
2025-06-22 07:30 - 12:30 | 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: 10:17 – 5.2m

Open Sailing
2025-06-28 12:15 - 18:00 | 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: 15:27 – 5.6m

Open Day
2025-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
After having to review our Group Open Day on Saturday we have unfortunately had to cancel the event. We hope to run it again in the future when adult support is more forthcoming. Instead the day will now be open boating for Scouts and Explorers.

Our annual Open Day at The Den. All youth members, along with their families and friends are invited to get together at The Den, get out on the water and try your hand in sailing, see our fantastic facilities, and have a BBQ in the sun.

You’ll also have the opportunity to socialise and meet the leaders and other parents, and even take a dip in the creek to cool off if you wish.

Don’t forget your swimming gear if you want to go on the water or even take a dip in the creek to cool off.

Ray Day
2025-07-05 08:00 - 20:00 | The Den, Victoria Wharf, High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2EN, United Kingdom
A fun full day on the water for Scouts and Explorers. For those that haven’t done one before, we sail out from The Den on the ebbing tide, moor up in the Ray channel off Westcliff, wait for the tide to go out, play on the sand bank, sail, swim, eat, then come home as the tide floods.

Some sailing experience is needed, but we do have some space for novices too.

You will need plenty of water / drinks, and food for lunch/snacks. Sun cream and a hat are a must.

It’s a long day, but great fun. A good chance to practice sailing and build confidence. For the more experienced sailors we’ll bring some spinnakers and a trapeze harness to play with.

Meet at The Den 8am, we need to be on the water and left by 9 so don’t be late. Back around 7.30.

As with all water activities, this is weather dependent.

Guzzlers Summer Social
2025-07-15 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.
