Weekend on the Water

Author: Howard Nelson

Published: February 19, 2024

Water SASU - Weekend on the Water is back for 2024!

Friday 31 May - Sunday 2 June 2024

A group of people are sailing a boat on a lake.

The County Water Activities Unit are again running Weekend on the Water.


What: Sailing, Powerboating, Canoe/Kayak and SUP courses with assessments for NGB qualifications if appropriate / Scout permits.


Who: Scouts aged 13+, Explorers, Young Leaders, Network, all adults in Lincolnshire scouting. For those under 18, a leader will need to attend with the Young people. Event Passports may be held for Explorers / Young Leaders, please include a copy of the event passport.


Location: 15th Lincoln Scouts Water HQ at Apex Lake, North Hykeham. There is camping on site.


Cost: £45 per participant for Sailing, SUP and Canoe/Kayaking. £60 for Powerboating .


Other


Bring your own tent. Water sports kit needed (wet-suits or old clothes + old trainers. Buoyancy aids provided). The only additional costs will be for any specific assessment/certificate costs (e.g. RYA / British Canoeing).


Food: We will provide food from Saturday am – Sunday lunch. You will need to feed yourselves on Friday night (we will have hot drink making facilities) – you could bring a packed tea, have tea before you arrive, or get something on your way! You may also want to bring supper snacks!


Booking at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lincolnshire-scouts-weekend-on-the-water-wow-tickets-834372409337?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Places fill quickly, book early to avoid disappointment!


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