Water Opportunities
Water Weekend
This is an exciting taster weekend with the opportunity to sample a variety of different water activities. These include Kayaking, Open Canoes, Motor Boats and raft racing. This weekend is suitable for Scouts and Explorers. There is the option of camping or returning each day.
Water Weekend £18 None Residential, £23 if camping
17 - 18 May, 11-13 July at Farndon
Star Test Weekend
This weekend is designed to allow you to pass either the One or Two Star in either a Kayak or Canoe. The cost includes all safety equipment and instruction.
Star Test Weekend £20 None Residential
7 – 8 June at Farndon plus 4 evenings after weekend
STILL PLACES AVAILABLE
Additional Water Weekend
28th - 29th June
Cost £25 non-residential
Venue the Mill Adventure Base - King's Mill Reservoir, Mansfield
3 water activities + Tubing
Scouts & Explorers
Power Boat Courses
We have had a very successful year with Power Boat courses at Farndon and now with the purchase of a new boat and recently qualified additional instructors we are in a position to run wider range of courses. However all courses are for small numbers as the instructor pupil ratio is only 1:3.
Level One Powerboat
This is the real basic entry level for those with no experience at all in powerboats. For Scouts over 12 years, it also qualifies as the power coxswain badge.
Level one powerboat £20
Dates TBC
Level Two Power Boat
Ideally for those with powerboat experience, for Explorers and Adults, two day course Two-day course at Farndon, Newark
Level Tower Powerboat £50
Date TBC
Safety Boat
This is the next level up and is appropriate for those providing safety boat cover for water activities with a powerboat. Pre requisite level 2 powerboat.
Safety Boat Course £50
Dates TBC
Sailing Weekend
A Weekends sailing for Scout, Explorer, Network and adult members based at Lincoln Scout Centre at North Hykham. For novices or experts alike, lots of different boats to try. Camping available.
Sailing Weekend £20
21-22 June
Sailing Instructors Course
This is a RYA Sailing Course for Dinghy Instructors. The course is open to any over 18’s who can sail dinghies competently; a level 2 is a prerequisite, plus a first aid cert, at Plas Menai in North Wales
Sailing Instructors Course £400
Dates throughout the year, contact County Office for dates
3 Star Kayak Course
A 6 week course to get you up to 3 Star standard, prerequisites are, Two Star and be able to bring your own boat (ask if not)
3 Star Kayak Course £15
10 April start all Thursdays
Canoe & Kayak River Trip
We are going to paddle a length of the River Wye in Mid Wales, staying at Biblings Campsite on the side of the River Wye. This is the opportunity to gain experience in journeying in canoes or kayaks.
Canoe & Kayak River Trip £25
5th – 7th September 2008
Boat Inspections
Remember these need renewing every 3 years by the County also every year by the authorisation holder plus a check every time used.