The State Water Activity Centre (SWASH) at Woolwich offers sailing. Sailing training and Try Sailing days are very limited, and places fill up quickly, so be sure to book early!
Who Can Do It?
Sailing is available for Cub Scouts through to Rover Scouts and Leaders .
When Can I do This?
Most suitable during spring to early autumn.
Sailing Days
These fun days introduce youth members to the world of sailing. Qualified skippers will be on hand to introduce youth members to the joys of sailing, skippering them on various small sailing craft.
Check out the Scouts NSW Water Activity Centre dates, which can be found here.
All enquiries, email swash@nsw.scouts.com.au
Useful Links:
- SNR Outdoor-Activities-Logbook-TemplateDownload
- Scouts NSW Adventurous Activity Hub
- Sailing Australia Discover Sailing
Power Boating
A great Special Interest Area project. From recreation and fishing to providing safety boat for sailing and canoeing activities.
Who Can Do It?
Power Boating licence is available from Scouts from age 12. There are special licence restrictions for people under age 16.
When Can I do This?
Anytime, most suitable during spring to early autumn, day trips, and weekends
How do I get a NSW Boat Licence?
- Check TfNSW Maritime website
- Get Practical evidence
- Lean the rules of the waterway
- Submit and pay licence
With your Boat licence and logbook, you will be able to obtain Safe Participant Power Boating
To progress on your powerboating journey:
Complete a Sailing Australia Powerboat Handling certificate along with TP core units and logbook will achieve Trained Participant
With a Sailing Australia Safety Boat Operator certificate along with the Guiding Adventure core units and logbook you will achieve Assistant Guide.
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