Preparing to go afloat,Celebrating – Launch Day 2012

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.

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