Long Distance Skiff Race

 Today's long distance skiff race from Dun Laoghaire, across the Bay and into Dublin Docklands covered a distance of nearly 12 kms. The race took place over three legs, of which the first leg across the bay (7 kms) is by far the longest.  Five teams (3 male and 2 female) took part and after fantastic rows by all three of our crews the Valkyries team came second overall and first female team home.

As first female team home, the Valkyries were proud to receive the Kathleen Ball Memorial Trophy which was presented for the first time this year.

Sea Scout Regatta

Jamboree 2008

Some 40 scouts from the Valkyrie Troop together with scouts and cubs from the Wednesday Troop and Monday and Tuesday Packs were among the 10,000 or so scouts and cubs from Ireland and around the world who attended centenary Jamboree in Punchestown from 2 to 10 August.

It being Ireland, it rained, then it rained some more and then it absolutely monsooned rain! Nevertheless, all enjoyed the Jamboree experience.