| Scope of Activity: |
The course is designed to provide a novice enthusiast with
the necessary skills and sound grounding in the principles of Sailing that
will allow the individual to participate in sailing a dinghy or catamaran
whilst under the direct supervision of a qualified Sailor Level II or above.
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| Venue: |
You will be sailing on the Canoe Reach of
the Brisbane River (adjacent to Graceville/Tennyson)
Pamphlett Sea Scout Landship - Simpsons Playground off Nadine St near corner
of Graceville Ave Graceville
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| Activity open to: |
Scouts/Venturers/Rovers/Leaders.
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| Cost: |
 | $55.00 Full live in course Friday through
to Sunday - Includes meals and accommodation. |
| Use of the craft and associated safety equipment |
| Hot shower facilities available.
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| Payment Requirements:
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The attached Master List of all
participants youth members, leaders must be completed and returned along
with all fees ($55) to
Pamphlett Sea Scout Group c/o
PO Box
345 Inala Town Centre, Inala Qld 4077 a full ten
working days prior to the event.
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| Prerequisites: |
Prior to arriving at the course all participants will have :
| Knowledge of all Boating and Safety Rules as set out in P & R and
Queensland Branch Policies and Procedures. |
| First Aid Qualifications - Youth: Be able to demonstrate how to stop
bleeding, how to treat shock, the dangers of exposure to cold and the sun,
a knowledge of the treatment for marine stingers and EAR/CPR. |
| First Aid Qualifications Adults: Provide a photocopy of current Senior
First Aid Certificate with current Resuscitation endorsement. |
| Swimming Youth Be able to swim 50 meters fully clothed wearing a
PFD. |
| Swimming Adults be able to swim 100 meters fully clothed wearing a
PFD |
| Knots All participants must be able to tie and state the use of the
following knots:
 | Bowline |
| Sheet bend |
| Figure of eight - single, on the bite and returned |
| Rolling Hitch on a standing line |
| Round turn and two half hitches |
| Fisherman knot |
| Hunters bend |
| Highwaymans hitch |
| Truckies hitch |
| Cleat hitch |
| Eye Splice |
| Common whipping and Sail makers whipping |
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| Parking: |
Parking facilities are available at the centre for the
duration of the course but vehicle owners do so at their own risk.
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| Personal Requirements: |
All youth members must bring C4 (Parent
consent form), signed by either Parent and or Guardian. Leaders will need to
complete a "Leader Training Application Form A15".
Should youth members be attending as a group with
their Leader then the Leaders will be also be responsible for obtaining
their own "Activity Advice and Approval C5".
NOTE: No signed C4 (Parent consent forms) or A15, no
activity participation.
| Full Scouting Uniform |
| Water Activity Log Books |
| Sailing Clothes shorts, long sleeve shirt with collar no swimming
costumes. |
| Spare change of Clothes for use in and around the centre. |
| Enclosed shoes i.e. sandshoes, wet shoes (NO HIKING BOOTS) that
can get wet and very muddy. |
| Second pair of shoes for use at the centre when off the water Thongs
and open footwear not allowed. |
| Wind jacket / Jumper. |
| Raincoat or rain jacket. |
| Water bottles. |
| Waterproof torch. |
| Sleeping bag, sleeping mat (on floor),
pyjama's and pillow. |
| Toilet kit and Towel. |
| Mess kit. |
| A4 Pad and biros for taking notes. |
| Wide brimmed floppy hat with chin strap. |
| For people wearing glasses material to tie your glasses. |
| Insect repellent no spray cans. |
| Sunscreen. |
| Garbage bag - for your wet clothes. |
| Do not bring radios, tape decks or music systems. |
| Do not bring lollies with individual wrappers.
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| Registration and Times: |
| Registration will commence from 7.30pm Friday night |
| Opening Parade Friday Night Full Uniform 8.15pm |
| Final Parade Sunday Full Uniform 3.30pm
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Please Note! During the course of the weekend all participants are
required to assist with the washing down and safe storage of all
equipment used on the course NO EXCEPTIONS.
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| Bookings:
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Should you wish to make a booking or require any further
information please direct all enquiries to:
Michael Bischa - Pamphlett Sea Scouts Ph 3372-2373(AH) |
