As the boating season is coming to an end, Manannán Friday meetings will now run from 1930-2100, starting from Friday 6 October. Scouts will no longer need boating gear on Friday nights, but are required to have full uniform as usual.
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Having been with 8ú Calafort since around 1990, Cuanla is now going to 1st Port Ringsend for a while having been replaced last year by our new skiff, Lir. Countless Scouts have learned to row in Cuanla over nearly three decades in 8ú Calafort, and it is hoped that many more Scouts will continue to benefit […]
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Manannán will not be meeting on Friday 22 September as Leaders and senior Scouts will be away on a Sionnach adventure in the Comeragh Mountains. There will instead be Hamill Cup training for all u14s and u13s from 1930-2100 on the Friday evening, followed by another training session from 1500-1700 on Saturday afternoon. Boating gear is required for the Saturday training only.
If any Scout is interested in entering the Sea Scout Triathon on Sunday 24 September, please click here for details and contact your Watch Leader by Thursday 21 September.
Friday meetings will resume from Friday 29 September, remaining at the extended time of 1900-2130 until further notice.
Go raibh maith agaibh.
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Congratulations to Manannán who won the Long Distance Skiff Race and Lord Mayor’s Cup.
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Comhghairdeachas to all Manannán crews on a very successful day at the Sea Scout Rowing Regatta 2017 in Dún Laoghaire: Skiff u13 – 1st Skiff u14 – 1st Skiff u15 – 1st Skiff u16 (pair oar/cox) – 2nd Skiff u17 (Woodlatimer Trophy) – 1st Skiff u18 (pair oar/cox) – 1st Punt u16 – 1st (Pierce) Kayak […]
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This year’s Summer Camp will be based on Loch Bó Dearg, Co. Roscommon. Manannán will camp from 14-23 July.
Times
All Scouts are required to participate in camp preparations in the week leading up to camp. The times are as follows:
Wednesday 12 July, 1600 – boats to be recovered from water
Thursday 13 July, 1300 – truck day; all boats and camp equipment will be loaded onto the truck
All Scouts must be in the Den at 0900 on Friday 14 July, wearing full uniform with hiking boots instead of black shoes. Everyone will need to bring a packed lunch for Friday.
We expect to be back in the Den by 1530 on Sunday 23 July.
Gear list
All gear should be packed lined with bin liners in case of heavy rain.
Medication if required – must be brought to attention of Section Leaders
Packed lunch for Friday
Full Sea Scout uniform (excluding black shoes)
Hiking boots
Rain gear (jacket and leggings)
Small rucksack for day trips
Sleeping bag
Ground mat
Bivvy bag
Clothing for ten days (t-shirts, jumpers, shorts, trousers, underwear etc.)
Warm clothing (fleece, hat etc.)
Old runners
Boating gear (PFD, swimming shorts, boating shoes, rain gear)
Towel
Wash bag/toiletries
Sun cream
Insect repellent
1l. water bottle
Torch (with spare batteries)
Bowl, cup, spoon, knife, fork
Tea towel x2
Spending money (no more than €5)
Mobile phones are NOT PERMITTED on this camp.
Cost
The total cost of Summer Camp is €240 (including €50 deposit); this includes camp fees of €220 as usual plus €20 for a subsidised Manannán t-shirt and training top. The balance must be paid by Friday 7 July; this can be paid in cash or by a cheque payable to ‘GASOGA MARA 8’.
If any Scout has to arrive late or leave camp early for any reason, this must be brought to the attention of the Section Leaders by Friday 7 July.
Scouts should contact their Watch Leader with any questions.
Go raibh maith agaibh.