Cub Boating

 To call it 'boating' was really something of a misnomer, given that just about everybody who went afloat spent more time in the water splashing about and seriously enjoying themselves than actually boating. This air of jocularity was helped in no small part by a glorious summer evening, a ridiculously big boat which arrived in Dollymount recently, a barbeque and a Cub Pack hell-bent on having a good time.

When it comes to having fun, the Valkyries don't need to be asked twice and we were delighted to be able to help out on this very successful event.

Stella Maris Regatta 2009

Late Night Boating

Gorge Walk (Cloughleagh)

Rowing Training

Rowing training has started at Ringsend (every Tuesday night at 7.30pm unless otherwise indicated) and, in addition to Sea Scout events, we plan to enter crews in a number of club regattas this year starting with the Stella Maris Regatta in Ringsend on Sunday, 24 May. So far 26 scouts have registered for crews and competition for places will be keen.

This year, in addition to training in the skiffs, we will also be using our Cork boat which is a faster boat and will require our crews to use locked oars and adapt to 'feathering' oars.

All in all, an interesting rowing season is in prospect.

Launch of new Stella Maris skiff

Easter Camp 2009

By now, Easter Camp in Powerscourt is a well established Troop tradition. 39 Scouts took part this year's Camp and for 11 of them it was their first time under canvas. in spite of a very cold Friday night, the weather over the weekend was very good, with the rain having the good grace to hold off until we were literally driving out of Powerscourt for another year.

Congratulations to all the Watch Leaders and Assistant Watch Leaders who ensured their scouts had a thoroughly enjoyable camping experience.

The standard of camping was very good and Port Watch were judged to be the overall winners of the Easter Camp Trophy.