Water activities have always been an exciting and integral part of scouting, offering young individuals a chance to develop crucial life skills and create unforgettable memories. In an exciting development for Tewkesbury Scouts, the recent acquisition of our very own bell boat has opened up new opportunities for young people to explore the water and for scout leaders to work towards water permits. This addition enhances the scouting experience and fosters a deeper connection with nature and a sense of adventure. Let’s dive into this new addition’s significance and its benefits to the Tewkesbury scouting community.
With the bell boat, Tewkesbury Scouts now have the means to embark on a wide range of aquatic adventures. Scouts can navigate serene rivers and picturesque lakes and even participate in friendly competitions with other scout groups. The boat’s design allows for larger group sizes, promoting inclusivity and teamwork among scouts.
Alongside benefiting the young scouts, acquiring the bell boat also offers scout leaders an avenue for personal growth and skill development. With the boat, leaders can work towards water permits, enabling them to lead water-based activities confidently. By expanding their knowledge and expertise in water-based scouting, leaders can further enrich the scouting experience and mentor young scouts in a new and exciting environment.
The addition of a bell boat to Tewkesbury Scouts marks an exciting chapter in our scouting journey. This watercraft offers young scouts an opportunity to explore the wonders of the water, develop crucial life skills, and create lifelong memories.
Fabulous write up of Bell Boating Nic.
I’ve really wanted Bell Boats in Gloucestershire since I became a British Canoeing Bell Boat Helm in 2014.
We almost gained two new ones with funds raised before Covid, then again in 2021.
One to be based at Severn Sailing Club, which was secured by Tewkesbury District Scouts becoming affiliated to the Club, also potential ones permitted on the Severn, Sharpness and in North Cotswolds.
So! Truly a Yabadabado moment Tewkesbury District gaining our very own Bell Boat for Squirrels, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network, Leaders & Helpers.
We are steadily gaining a helm permits, and now with our own, more leaders can see how they feel about having a go😀