Sea Scout Leader Conference - March 16/17 2013
Warspite Ajax Scout Boating Centre, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0XB
Many thanks to everyone who has already sent in their booking - you will have a separate email around the 10th February.
For those who haven't; should you wish to, we would ask that you get booked in by the 14th Feb (easy to remember!). The main email is below, but I can add some bits:
We will be joined by:
- blizzard survival products (at Warspite we really like the jacket as kids or adults can continue to row or sail in water activities whist warming up and they still have use of their arms). If you order online from www.blizzardsurvival.com and use the code "scout" at the checkout, they will give you a 20% discount.
- Unity insurance
- Kent Canoes
- Rigiflex boats
- Lindon Lewis - a distributor of Whaley boats
All of these are happy to offer long term scout pricing.
We will also have British Rowing, RYA and the BCU joining us, as well as the new Staff Officer Sea Scouts, the new UK Specialist Advisor for Sea Scouts and of course, Wayne Bulpitt.
In addition we will have details of how to access reduced pricing on Palm & Crewsaver centre kit. We have just done our first Palm order and it seemed to work well.
There is one area where we would like your help in advance. The question has come up a couple of times as to where and when are regional or national regattas with a good Scout content - be they externally organised or internally organised. If you know of, participate, or even better - organise - one, could you email scouts@warspite.org.uk with the information in this format (and the only two we are certain of are the Great River Race and the National Sea Scout Pulling Regatta)
Event:
Normal date:
Scout or non Scout event:
Run annually:
Where to go for further information:
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Following on from the success of the 2011 event, we have developed the second biennial Sea Scout conference for March 16th & 17th 2013. The event is led by Dockland Scout Project, 14th Richmond Scout Boating Base, 4th Thames Ditton (Ajax) Sea Scouts and 1st Cuddington (Warspite) Sea Scouts.
We have built on the successes and feedback from the 2011 event to develop a wider range of activities and options.
Quick link to booking form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFIza1Nod0tnaVhFWTBYTGJTZnZSZ0E6MQ
Saturday 16th March
The principal conference. This will be entirely off the water and will feature keynotes, breakouts, workshops and networking opportunities. 100 places are available at a contribution of £20 per head to include lunch, note packs, bacon sandwich breakfast, refreshments and a copy of the Nautical Skills for Sea Scouts book.
We would ask groups initially to limit themselves to two places per Group, although they are welcome to add others to the reserve list. We will be joined by a number of key individuals and organisations, further details will be given over the coming months.
The day is scheduled to include Wayne Bulpitt (UK Chief Commissioner), updates from the Activity Team and UK Technical Advisor (Sea Scouting). We will also be joined by various representatives of National Governing Bodies; as well as a selection of afternoon break out groups.
The proposed breakout groups are:
Session
Description
Permit scheme workshop
A chance to examine the permit scheme in more detail, including discussion around any issues and best practice.
Permit Assessors workshop
A chance to look at the requirements for the technical assessment and how this might be conducted.
Nautical skills badge resource sharing.
A brief chance to discuss and share resources based on making progress through the new Nautical Skills awards. There is a longer version the next day to look at actual delivery skills.
What can the BCU do for us?
To discuss with the BCU the potential for collaborative working.
What can the RYA do for us?
To discuss with the RYA the potential for collaborative working.
What can British Rowing do for us?
To discuss with British Rowing the potential for collaborative working.
The new Home Counties Gig.
A chance to look at and discuss the updated Home Counties Gig.
Sea Scout standard boat (s) workshop.
A chance to consider whether we should look at trying to develop a standard boat/boats. This might involve a conversation around the Scout Class Coypu.
Water safety & swimming rules - clearing the confusion.
A chance to examine what the rules actually say about swimming.
Safeguarding update
A Safeguarding update.
The new safety update system
A chance to look at the requirements of the new safety update.
Offshore Sailing within Scouting
Workshop discussion around Offshore sailing options and advantages.
From our experience last time, we would suggest the different members of each group look to attend different break out sessions.
Saturday 16th March evening - formal meal
This will be a pre-booked meal at a location local to Thames Ditton. At this stage we are taking expressions of interest for this. We would expect to be finished by 22:30.
Sunday 17th March
We will be facilitating a number of permit assessments and workshops. The costs include notes when appropriate. For the nautical skills workshops, these will be sent out after the event. Lunch is included where indicated.
All these assessments are aimed at Leaders, however places can be used for Explorer Scouts over the age of 16 who show an appropriate level of maturity.
The costs reflect materials and fuel etc.
Any adult attending who has not completed the Scout CRB process should contact the organisers by the 31st January.
Assessment / Workship
Description
Location
Time
Pla-ces
Cost
Powerboating B1 permit assessment
A direct assessment for those happy that they can meet the requirements of a permit as per the factshee.:
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 - 1200 and
1300 - 1500
6
£20
Sailing B1 permit assessment
A direct assessment for those happy that they can meet the requirements of a permit as per factsheet:
TBC - near Thames Ditton
1000 - 1200 and
1300 - 1500
6
£20
Pulling B1 direct permit assessment
A direct assessment for those happy that they can meet the requirements of a permit as per factsheet:
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 - 1200 and
1300 - 1500
6
£20
Pulling B1 coached day & permit assessment.
A 1 day course aimed at improving pulling skills & leading to a permit assessment.
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 -1500
6
£30 - includes lunch
Kayaking B1 permit assessment.
A direct assessment for those happy that they can meet the requirements of a permit as per factsheet:
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 - 1200 and
1300 - 1500
6
£20
Canoeing B1 permit assessment
A direct assessment for those happy that they can meet the requirements of a permit as per factsheet:
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 - 1200 and
1300 - 1500
6
£20
Canoeing B1 coached day & permit assessment.
A 1 day course aimed at improving Canoeing skills & leading to a permit assessment.
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 -1500
6
£30 - includes lunch
Scout Nautical skills badge delivery workshop day
A workshop to share resources, agree levels and discuss delivery methods across the Nautical Skills awards for the Scout Section.
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 - 1500
10
£15 - includes lunch
Explorers Nautical skills badge delivery workshop day
A workshop to share resources, agree levels and discuss delivery methods across the Nautical Skills awards for the Explorer Section.
Warspite Ajax SBC, Thames Ditton
1000 - 1500
10
£15 - includes lunch
Overnight accommodation
Overnight accommodation is available at:
Holiday Inn, Thames Ditton - 0.2 miles away
Scout Huts floors are available in several local HQs - please contact Richard directly should you wish to utilise this.
Booking on
To be managed entirely electronically by use of a Google Doc form with payment to be made electronically or by cheque.
At this time, payment is required for Saturday events. An expression of interest is all that is required for Saturday evening meal.
To book please visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFIza1Nod0tnaVhFWTBYTGJTZnZSZ0E6MQ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFIza1Nod0tnaVhFWTBYTGJTZnZSZ0E6MQ
Following this, please make your payment. Due to our voluntary commitments, we will struggle if we have to chase for contributions.
Dietary requirements
Please make sure that they are specified on the form.
Health Warnings
We were surprised (pleasantly) by the number of people interested last time - please book early to guarantee a place.
This event is entirely run by volunteers with other active Scouting Commitments - please bear with us.
We will endeavor to deliver all the options offered, however there may be changes based around availability, coach availability or just other factors beyond our control.
Payment options
Electronically (preferred)
Bank - HSBC Bank plc
Branch - Worcester Park
Sort Code - 40-47-19
Account Name - 1st Cuddington (Warspite) Sea Scout Group - Number 3 account
Account Number - 01413422
Reference: SSC - Name of whom it relates to.
Cheques
Please make cheques payable to 1st Cuddington (Warspite) Sea Scouts, mark on the reverse with Sea Scout Conference and names it relates to.
Please send to:
Malcolm Hunt
133 Highdown
Worcester Park
Surrey
KT4 7JD
Receipts
These will be provided on the day.
Queries
Please contact Richard on rcfehunt@gmail.com / 07740 530 250. Please do not send mail to the Thames Ditton address - there is no postbox!
Many thanks and great Scouting
Richard
On behalf of the organising team
