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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
KNO
THIS IS A YOUTH PARADE ORGINISED BY THE SEVEN HILLS RSL …WE MARCH IN FORMATION WITH OTHER YOUTH GROUPS ALONG BOOMERANG PLACE , FIRST AVE AND BEST ROAD….THE POLICE ARE ON HAND AND STOP TRAFFIC DURING THE MARCH…
CUBS MUST BE IN FULL UNIFORM .
BEST TO BRING A HAT ( SCOUT HAT IF POSSIBLE AS ITS UNIFORM )… THE RSL CLUB THEN HOLD AN ANZAC DAY SERVICE AND MEMORIAL. AFTER THE MEMORIAL THEY PUT ON REFRESHMENTS FOR THE YOUTH ATTENDING …
THE CUBS ARE ALSO INVITED TO ATTEND WITH THEIR FAMILY ( FAMILY ACTIVITY NOT A SET CUB ACTIVITY ) THE CASTLE HILL RSL DAWN SERVICE AT WRIGHTS ROAD RESERVE KELLYVILLE – CORNER OF WRIGHTS ROAD AND HARRINGTON AVE (AND GREEN ROAD) KELLYVILLE. – CONFIRMED LOCATION BY THE RSL ….THE START TIME IS 6AM BUT AS ITS VERY BUSY YOU WILL NEED TO BE THERE EARLY . ALSO WE WILL HAVE TO ADVISE THE ASSEMBLY POINT , MAY TAKE SOME TIME TO FIND EVERY ONE AS ITS THE FIRST YEAR THERE.
LAST FEW YEARS HAVE BEEN WET , SO IF IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN COME PREPARED.
FOR THE CUBS THAT ATTEND TWO ANZAC SERVICES (OTHER THAN SCHOOL ONES ) THEY WILL ACHIEVE THE “THEIR SERVICE – OUR HERITAGE” BADGE. SO LET THE LEADERS KNOW …. THE PARADE AND ANY OTHER SERVICE WITH FAMILY OR CUBS , DAWN , SUNSET LET GET THE BADGE ……