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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
A1_Form_-_Scout_caving_badge_APR_2014
All Troops and Groups are responsible for their own camping (Tents, food, Water, Transport.) The Region Team does not provide supervision for Youth Members outside of the Course Hours, 8.30 – 4 Saturday and 8.30 – 3 Sunday (or close to those times)
Successful completion of this activity will qualify a Scout for the Caving Proficiency Badge.
Pre-requisite qualifications: None. (No abseiling. Only non-abseiling caves will be attempted, all caves are horizontal)
Directions:
Drive south along the Hume Hwy and turn off at Yass. At Yass take the Wee Jasper rd and when you get to Wee Jasper drive though town . Turn left at first T intersection, Left again at the next T intersection, then immediately left into Billy Grace Reserve. Follow track towards the river, to the Camp. Camp fees are about $5 a night. (It is possible to camp on the Friday night.) There are Toilets and Hot Showers there. There is swimming in the river. A map showing the campsite is here: http://goo.gl/maps/dern3 The journey takes about 3.5 hours from Bundilla.
Equipment:
All Scouts and leaders doing the course will need a torch (Head torch preferred) and a second source of light (Hand Torch) Small candle and matches (In waterproofed ziploc bag). Cloth tape or strong masking tape (for attaching light to helmet) Boots or sturdy shoes (Dunlop Volleys are excellent)
The caves can get dirty and muddy, so a pair of old clothes or overalls are best for caving.
The course starts at 9 am on the Saturday. We will be doing a cave tour of Carey’s cave on the Saturday morning. Cost of tour $14.30 for Adults. Course participants have already paid for their tour of Carey’s cave within the cost of the course.
Any other questions please contact the Activity Coordinator Meredith Stewart, 98011717 or David McKinley, 96260355.