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The Fee of $40.00 includes a waist tape which you keep for future caving. Please bring your prussik loops.
If you have already done a cave course with us but do not have your own abseiling gear, there is an equipment hire fee of $20.
Successful completion of this course earns participants the Caver qualification.
A pre-requisite for this course is the Abseiler qualification. Minimum age 14 years.
(Leaders please fill in leaving and returning details on this form according to transport arrangements.)
Locations:
Wednesday 12 March at Bundilla Scout Camp, 7 pm to 8.30 pm.
Saturday and Sunday 15 and 16 March at Bungonia Caves. Start 9 am, finish 4 pm (Sat.), 3 pm (Sun.) Supervision of Youth Members is provided by Region Leaders during course hours only.
Camping is available at Bungonia, with toilets and hot showers. There is a daily car fee (about $7) unless you have a NPWS sticker, and a daily per person camping fee of $10.25. Please bring your camping fees in an envelope with your name on it. Please provide correct money as we do not have change in the bush.
Details of suitable clothing, torches, directions etc. will be covered at the theory night.
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