For those who never had or lost their logbook:

Logbooks are available here -> Sailing Skills Logbook
Download it, print a copy & put it in a plastic sleeve.
Bring it to scouts, get some skills signed off & keep it safe.

I’ll post some of the stuff you need to learn here,
others you’ll need to look up yourself.

Your First Sail video

Personal Floatation Devices

Sailing Terms

Points of sail

The 5 Essentials

Rules for prevention of collisions at sea

Chart

Forecast

Beaufort Scale

Hypothermia

Weils Disease

Recovery Position

Distress Signals

Anchors

Personal Gear List: PersonalGear

Event Timetable:

Visiting Times: 

Some videos from the camp:

The great Pizza Raft Race —- uncut

When: Sat 21st July – Sat. 28th July
Where: Castleconnell scout campsite Limerick

Google Map

Meet at the tennis club Sat. morning 10:00am
A bus will bring scouts to Castleconnell

Pickup at the yard Sat. 28th approx 4:00-4:30pm.

Full details in the: Parents Letter 2018
And if you need it: Managing Medications Form

YIS
The Scout Leaders

Bring a packed lunch for the Sat. Hike !

Collection: 25th @ 3pm – Torc Waterfall Car Park
(click link or see map)
This may change depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances.
Hostel: Muckross Venture Hostel

Weekend Cost: €20, this includes accommodation, dinner (24th Mar), Breakfast & Lunch (25th Mar).
Scouts may also bring some pocket money as we may find a shop

Scout leaders on site: Kevin – 0879192688 or Dave – 0876344340

Emergency Contact: Martina – 0872320718 (In Aghada)

Information Sheet

When: Sun. Nov 27th

Where:  Kings Yard, Knocknagalty, Kilbehenny, Co. Limerick
Website: https://kingsyard.wordpress.com/about/
Google Maps: Kings Yard
GPS co-ords: 52.3317768,-8.1846534

• Meet there 10:00am (it’s ~1hr from Aghada)
• Pickup: 16:30 at Kings Yard.
• Uniforms not required but neckerchief MUST be worn

• Galtees are currently covered in snow
  – Be prepared, see gear list below.

Directions: Aghada to Kings Yard

• Aghada
• Get on M8 from R630 and N25 24 min (27.0 km)
• Follow M8 to N73. Take exit 12 from M8 27 min (47.8 km)
• Take R639 to your destination in Limerick 14 min (7.2 km)
• Kings Yard, Kilbehenny, Co. Limerick

What to wear:

1)   Light leggings or walking trousers
Note: Jeans and cotton type tracksuit bottoms are not suited to a hike as they soak in water becoming very heavy, difficult to move in and keep the wearer cold which is dangerous. They also take ages to dry. Walking trousers have a certain amount of water resistance and are quick drying.

2)   Layer up with 2 light tops – breathable base layers are best – again no cotton because once it gets wet it stays wet. (You should have a warmer layer in the bag)
Start the walk feeling a little cool – you will soon warm up!

3)   Boot socks (these are thicker than normal socks and offer better protection against blisters)

4)   Good walking boots (not wellies or runners)
Bear in mind that we are walking mostly in the mountains and much of the time on boggy rough ground or through heather so you must have appropriate hiking boots. A twisted ankle can ruin the day for the whole group.

Must Haves:

1)      Backpack (the type that is worn on both shoulders)
2)      Rain gear (waterproof pants and jacket)
3)      Warm light fleece
4)      Pair of gloves and a warm hat (good idea to have spares)
5)      Blister plasters and spare socks
6)      Sun cream and sun hat (if needed)
7)      Any personal medication
8)      Lunch (a sandwich and something else, bar of chocolate, fruit, nuts). A warm drink is important in winter. Include some emergency rations in case the day takes longer than expected.
9)      1 to 2 litres of water (at least 2lts of water will be needed for a 6hrs day in summer)

Other stuff that might make your day more enjoyable.

1)      Bag liner (if your backpack does not have a waterproof outer bag, this is important for any spare clothes)
2)      Gaiters (if the walk is likely to be boggy / mucky)
3)      Emergency rations
4)      Walking poles
5)      Camera
6)      A change of clothes and shoes back in the car

Safety Gear
7)      Whistle
8)      Basic first aid kit (group has one but good habit for scouts to have their own)
9)      Head torch & battery
10)    Survival bag

Aghada Sea scouts are once again proud to participate in:
The Irish Cancer Society Relay for Life
at:
CBS Secondary School, Midleton
on:
17th – 18th September 2016.

Ventures, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and leaders will relay walk for 24 hours to raise funds for this worthy cause.

Come along to support us, walk a little.

If you can, please feel free to donate at the following:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Aghada-Sea-Scouts

Or if you prefer plain old sponsorship cards I can give you these too, just text/email and I’ll get one to you d_mc_g@yahoo.com / 0876344340.

As before we are dividing the relay into time slots. We have leaders signed up for each slot but we need more ventures, scouts, cubs & beavers to do some walking & fundraising:

Team members registration forms can be found at:
RFL_ team_members_registration_form_2016
Please complete & email / give to me: d_mc_g@yahoo.com