12th Garry Oak

Welcome to Vancouver islands Last "active" Sea Scout group:

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 For more information contact:
 Leilani Evans 598-7011 - Registrar 12th GO sea scouting groups

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100th Anniversary of Sea Scouting  1909-2009
Short History Of Sea Scouting:

Lord Baden-Powell had many adventures afloat during his childhood with his older brother Warrington Baden-Powell and soon after introducing Scouting in 1908 he saw how well nautical activities would compliment basic Scout training.

Sea Scouting evolved more or less along with Baden Powell's land Scouting as Boy Scouts of 1908 living close to the water wrote in requesting approval to take part in boating activities. The Scout Movement of 1909-1912 was remarkably free of rules, and application of best practice and good ideas were brought to the notice of Robert Baden Powell, and highlighted in the H.Q. Gazette, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts Association.

There is much evidence available to support the claim for 1909 as the start of Sea Scouting in that year, and there were formations of Sea Scouts carrying out boating activities in Glasgow, the North of England, Kent, and in the London area. It is now generally taken they evolved in 1909, and in 1910 were given permission for a special uniform.

Sea Scouting is to some extent localized, with concentrations around London and the River Thames, Manchester/Liverpool, the Solent, Glasgow and in coastal areas. However there are Sea Scout Groups in most counties. A good number of Sea Scout Groups have histories of 70 years or more.

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Upcoming Events
Our Baden-Powell dinner is on Thursday, February 25^th, 2010.  All family members are welcome (and encouraged to attend).  More info to come from your leaders

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New Addition To Website:
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Video Tutorial for Calendar
12th Garry Oak Calendar
Scout Hall Rental Calendar
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