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The 1st Ermington & 1st Winston Hills Joeys are going on a Buddy adventure, travelling downstream to explore Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour’s largest island which in it’s varied past was a convict prison, reform & industrial schools, Shipbuilding & naval dockyard.
Parents and families are welcome to come along. Please fill in an A1 form for each person attending.
Meeting at Rydalmere Ferry wharf, John Street Rydalmere at 8.30am. We will be catching the 9am ferry to Darling Harbour then changing ferries to head out to Cockatoo Island (arriving 10.13am) to explore the convict barracks and shipbuilding and naval dockyards, stopping along the way for morning tea, activities and lunch.
We will be departing the island at 1.13pm travelling upriver arriving at Rydalmere Wharf at 2pm.
The cost involved for the day is the fare for the ferry which is $2.50 per person, payable to the Ferry Master onboard.
Please bring in a small day pack:
- Water bottle
- a packed lunch and snack for morning tea (no nut products).
- warm Jacket (it might get chilly on the water)
- Some money to buy an ice block/ ice-cream (optional)
Uniform and closed-in shoes.
Please remember to wear a hat and sunscreen.
A1 Yacht Shop Sailing Day 2014
Dress code. Full Uniform for Travel to and From Venue
Parent transport on the day is essential.
Parents and Family members are permitted to have a go at this activity. We must have numbers & permission notes- No later than 20th February of both Scouts, parents with prior sailing experience to assist in the first hour of activity and any family members wishing to HAVE A GO at sailing 13ft Hobbie Cats. SUCH AWESOME FUN…
Please come dress ready to go on the water,
Please ensure you bring. Spray jacket and a change of dry clothes including socks and undies plus dry shoes and warm jumper .Hat with chin strap (NO BASEBALL CAPS PERMITTED. Water boots or old sandshoes, sunscreen, old T shirt to wear whilst on the water & Towel
You will require Drink bottle water- Morning and Afternoon tea- Lunch.
Parents the boxes for water activities and swimming has been ticked , however we do need you to complete question that states whether your child can swim 50 metres. This is especially important for all those new to scout section so we know if you are a proficient swimmer.
PFD must be warn at all times and supervising leaders instructions must be obeyed to ensure safety on the day. No one is permitted in the water unless approved by Yacht Shop staff who are instructing & running the day.
Scouts will need to transported by parents from Hall to Lake Illawarra and return at the start of day and finish of the day. THIS ACTIVITY IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER BEING SUITABLE AND YACTH SHOP STAFF WILL RING US ON THE MORNING TO ADVISE IF WE NEED TO CANCEL IF IT IS DEEMED TO DANGEROUS.
For Parents who do not wish to sail. Just bring your fold up chair and picnic lunch for family and enjoy this relaxing day out. COFFEE & Tea are available from the Sailing Club next door if you prefer the brewed variety.
I am presently away for next two weeks so should you have any Questions please discuss with Grizzly On Thursday evenings.
Thank you, Maggie