Group Leader Lo Kinkenbergh opened this years AGM by welcoming and thanking the large gathering of parent’s , friend’s and leaders of Malahide Sea Scout Group for their support during the year .The Group had never been so active in the recent pass with every section having action packed programme from January 1st 2009.

During the summer months the den was a hive of activity with   meetings , canoeing ,canoe polo,sailing,rowing, power boating,sleep overs, beach walks, safety cycling, camps, barbeques,coastal walks, exploring etc.  The credit goes to the large amount of volunteer leaders within the group who I thank whole heartily for their support. To the parents who give lifts , cook burgers , fund raise and been there when needed. As we come to the close of 2009 it will be remembered for the simple but very effective programme celebrating our 90th. The Founder’s Day Hike , Quiz Night ,The 90th Group Scarf, The Big Photo Shoot in Malahide Castle , Laura Brennan’s Fun Day , The Display at the Heritage Museum, Remembering the Hon. Rose Talbot , Trip to St.Andrew’s, Sailing Regatta , Triathlon, Annual Camps and Expeditions

An Intermediate Charge Cert.Oars Course is planned to start on Sunday Evenings from 19.30hrs to 20.00hrs in the Ward Room of the den.

The start date is Sunday November 15th 2009. The Theory part of the course will run till the end of January 2010 . The practical will be covered on the launching of the rowing boats in March/April 2010?

On completing both theory and practical a cert and badge will be presented The minimum age to be awarded is 15 years.

The cost is €15 per scout and registation can be made directly to the course leader Kevin Rowan (M : 087 255 95 16) or via  your Skippers.

Recently 9 leaders across all sections attended a Welcome to Scouting training evening in the Ward Room of the Den. The course is an introduction to Sea Scouting in Malahide. The evening explains The Scout Method , Aims and Objectives of Scouting ,Commitment of Leadership, Leaders Role in Scouting , Introduction Code of Good Practice , History of Malahide Sea Scouts etc.

The course trainers were Stephanie McCann and Kevin Rowan

Congratulations goes to those who attended from Saturday Beavers Susan O’Keeffe from Monday Cubs Kieran Garreth ,Deidre Dolan ,from Tuesday Cubs , John Lynam ,Mark Britton,from Wednesday Cubs Dan Egan , Niall Rock,fromNeala Elaine Sugrue and Friday Night Scouts Shane Flaherty

The Malahide Sea Scout group has recently purchased a fleet of 10 new polo boats and the scouts and leaders alike are looking forward to a spot of canoe polo over the winter months.