Malahide Fleet Launched on Ebbing Tide
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Blessing of the fleet on the Sea Wall , Malahide

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Cast-Off and make way to the Island

The day comes and all  the scouts can take  pride in the launching of their fleet of East Coast Skiffs, Pico’s  ,BP 18’s and  rescue craft  on the outgoing tide on Malahide’s  Lower Estuary .The Scouts spent the Winter months, sanding and stripping paint .making repairs , varnishing ,anti-fouling and fastening new lines.

A task shared by all three sections in the group. An activity encouraged by the leaders as it teaches scouts, to make minor repairs,learn practical skills in preparation, taking ownership, responsibility and seeing the task is completed in time for the May Bank Holiday .The scouts work in teams and by pulling together see the fruits of their hard work when launch day comes around.

There was no better day than on Sunday 5th May when a fleet of ten our craft were launched at the Malahide Sea Wall. In a true tradition by seafarers the blessing of the fleet took place. Tossed oars and sails head to wind, Father Frank of Yellow Walls Parish greeted scouts and praised their work. A special poem was followed by a blessing on all our craft and safe boating to all, this coming season.

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Building the Human Pyramid on the Island

Cast off, the fleet makes way on the ebbing tide down the lower estuary. After a short trip across to the Island boats are beached. Here the scouts took part in a fun full filled day of games, mini Olympics and to finish, a skiff race. Thanks goes to all the Scouts, Leaders and Boat Master Paul McEvoy for a perfect day on the water. Here’s hoping the boating season will be a good one.

 

 

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