Thanks to all who have further submitted photographs of Launch Day.

Piper leads the launch at Malahide Sea Wall,Co.Dublin

Sea Scouts have a special care of duty to their crews and their own safety when preparing to go afloat.The past Winter has been spent by the scouts watch’s stripping down old flaked paint, sanding,inspecting last seasons damage and making ready with repairs for the coming season.At last Launch Day arrives,everybody excited as they see their smartly turned out boats slip into the water for another’s seasons boating.

The large gathering of Beavers,Cubs,Scouts,Leaders,Parents and Friends on the Sea Wall,Malahide looked on while the formal part of the launch took place. Blessing of the boats was given by our parish clergy Rev.Dr.Gamble, Father Kenneally.

Large gathering of Beavers,Cubs,and Scouts look on,at the the Sea Wall

Our guest Scouting Ireland’s Chief Scout Michael John Shennick on arrival by boat  is piped ashore and greeted by Kevin Rowan.Chief Scout thanked all present and  confirmed the highest scouting award to Skipper Stephanie McCann the Order of Cu Chulainn. Stephanie has being Scouting in North Dublin for 35 years. Group Leader Robert McKernan expressed his thanks to all those who have helped and worked tirelessly for Sea Scouting in Malahide. A token of the groups appreciation were awarded to Senator Daragh O’Brien and  Councilor Eoin O’Brien.

Toss Oars!

All afloat gave demonstration of their skills on the water.The afternoon events continued with a real seaside barbecue for all and later into the evening a nights entertainment in Malahide Yacht Club. Finally a thank you to the committee ,Skippers Clancy,Doyle ,McCann, Boat master McEvoy, Bosun Daly,Kate O’Farrell and all those who helped to make the day a memorable event.

Members of the Ceadaoin Cub pack of the Malahide Sea Scout group at their recent sleepover

A near full attendance of all the cubs from the Ceadaoin pack had a recent sleepover in the Scout’s Den on St.James Terrace, Malahide. The full packed programme for the weekend was held both  indoors and outdoors. A beach trail took the cubs along the Lower Malahide Estuary along the banks carpark and down to Robswall.

campfire at the Scout Den

Later on that evening a campfire was set up with a difference. Unable to set a fire in or around the den due to safety reasons an indoor campfire was set up on the maindeck. The campfire chief had everybody singing to their hearts content and created a real campfire atmosphere.Thanks to our leaders for a great sleepover.

The "Seal Watch"

It was hard work for the start of the Practical Oars Charge Cert training over the weekend. The “Seals Watch” began early on Saturday morning  from Malahide Marina. The constant North Easterly force six ,gusting seven made it difficult for coxswain and crews to navigate the exam course in Malahide’s lower estuary. The crew persisted and completed the early stages of the practical. Crew’s will return in a week or so time to do further training before full assessment.

Hells Kitchen at Reachra County Camping Shield

The watch scored high in all areas. The judges souls and stomachs were melted by the watch’s dinner on Saturday night. Mellon sun surprise began as the starter,followed by a sweet and sour chicken dish with pillar rice  and of course the desert chocolate mountain log .All washed down with campers tea. Great stuff that earned his watch over 600 points and walk away with first place. Well done.

The winning team with Skipper James Doyle. 1st Place at County Shield

At the controls of a CASA CN-235

The Irish Aer Corps are always very welcoming .Last Wednesday 33 cubs and leaders of our Tuesday pack called into casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel,County Dublin.The cubs were treated to a great tour which included aircraft of yesterday like de Haviland Vampires and right up to their latest air craft CASA CN-235 and the training Pilatus PC-9M.

Cubs were shown inside the planes and all had the opportunity of sitting at the controls.After the tour everybody settled down into the canteen. Before heading home the leaders and cubs  presented the Air Corps  a Malahide Sea Scouts red neckerchief in a  framed picture as a token of their appreciation.

Malahide Tuesday Cubs and Leaders at Casement Aerodrome

Sea Scouts form Scouts' Fleur-de-Lys,Croke park, Dublin

The Sea Scout Centenary 1912-2012 was launched on Saturday 14th April 2012 in Croke Park,Dublin. Over 600 Sea Scouts,Venture,Rovers and their leaders traveled from all over Ireland to take part in a full day of events. Scouts started arriving from 11.00hrs. onwards by foot,bus ,train,coach and even we noticed a passing barge along the Royal Canal.Who came in the barge?

Barge quietly floats by on the Royal Canal

From the moment scouts arrived they were treated to light refreshments and a place on the Cusack stand to join in  the true scout spirit ,with entertainment by Christy McCann. Guests started to arrive.The Chief Scout  was welcomed by being  piped aboard by members of 8th Port Dunlaoghaire Sea Scouts (Fodhla). A minutes  silence was called for all past members of Sea Scouting and Scouting. Special remembrance for those who volunteered and went to sea during World War One and Two and for all souls lost at sea.May their souls rest in peace.

The formal part of the day began by assembling all scouts and leaders into the shape of the Scouts Fleur-de-Lys in the courtyard of the Cusack Stand. Line by line the scouts arrived and were filtered around the outside of the marked out shape on the cobble lock bricks.The photographer Sheldon Long is lifted forty foot into the sky  and snaps the now famous shaped photo. Group leader Robert McKernan led the 110 strong contingent from Malahide Sea Scouts .It was a credit to the three Skippers , Skipper Stephanie Mc Cann (Neala),Skipper Sean Clancy(Wed. Night) and Skipper James Doyle (Fri.Night) for the good turn out. Two more photos were taken.

Six hundred Sea Scouts at 2nd photo,Croke park,Dublin

Leaders from Malahide got the chance to meet the Chief Scout and exchange greetings and ideas for the coming years. A special raffle took place with sponsored prizes from P&O Irish Ferries,Croke Park  GAA Museum,Microsoft Games and a IPod shuffle.