We are unsure if we will be able to run courses in August.

There is a limited number of places on each weekly course, and because we wish to give our scouts first preference, we need to gauge the level of interest among scouts before we open the courses to other sea scout troops.  Therefore we would ask that all interested scouts e-mail the following relevant information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as possible.

Please put summer sailing - troop name (ie Fodhla, Manannan or 3^rd Port) and scouts name in the subject line. 

This course is only available to registered scouts.

Thanks to all scouts who have already e-mailed us their details
 

• Troop Name,
• Name,
• Age,
• Contact Phone number,
• E-mail address,
• Scout leaders name
• Copy of any ISA Sailing qualifications,
• Dates that you are interested in attending,

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The cost of each five day course, which will run Mon - Fri (Approx times -  0930hrs - 16:30hrs), is €120.

If there is sufficient interest, all scouts will be notified by email that the courses are going ahead and how many places are available. We envisage that there will be 12 places available each week.

Places will be allocated on a "first come first served" basis.

Please note that everyone must start at Level 1, unless they already hold this or a higher level ISA cert. For those with sailing experience who have not obtained the relevant ISA Cert, Direct Assessments may be arranged subject to demand.

Saturday May 4 - Visit Naval Vessel. Assemble at the entrance to the East Pier, in full uniform, at 11:30.  We are due on board at noon.  The visit should last about an hour.

Sunday May 5 - Visit to Kilmainham Gaol. Assemble at Dun Laoghaire DART Station at 09:15 in full uniform.  We will get the 46A at 09:30 to the Phoenix Park, arriving at 11:00.  We will then walk to Kilmainham Gaol (2 - 2.5kms).  Our tour starts at 12:00 and will take about 2 hours.  We will walk back to Phoenix Park for lunch at 15:00 & take the 46A from the Phoenix Park at 15:45 ish to arrive in Dún Laoghaire at 17:15 ish.  Gasóga should bring Entrance fee E2, bus fare and lunch.

Saturday May 11 - We have been invited to take part in the Festival of Flags and Emblems in Dún Laoghaire. (see web www.bratacha.com for more details). The Group receives much needed grant funding  from DLR COCO which has provided funding for our Pontoon and our new Dining Shelters. 
This event provides the Group with an excellent opportunity for us to showcase 8ú Calafort and to give something back to the community by taking part in this festival and publicly showing our support for this event.  It is important that Fodhla attend.  We will assemble at the entrance to the East Pier at 14:30 in full uniform.

Hi guys

Here is a gear list for hostelling this weekend. For those who havent paid, the total cost is €20 and we will be meeting in the den at 6 on friday, pick up at 12 on sunday from loch dan.

GEAR LIST

Scout hoodie and neckerchief

SLEEPING BAG

Hiking boots

rain gear

small rucksack

water bottle

rain gear

change of clothes for two days (jumper, tshirt, boxers, socks etc.)

wash gear

towel

tea towel

torch

knife, cup, bowl, plate, spoon, fork

NO MOBILE PHONES (they will be confiscated for duration of trip)

electronic equipment brought at your own risk

Thanks,

Eoghan Carrigg

Hi guys,

Hope everyone enjoyed Easter Camp. Our next event is hostelling in Loch Dan from Friday April 19 till Sunday April 21. The cost will be announced later in the week. If scouts are interested they should let their WL know.

Thanks,

Eoghan Carrigg