100 Years 100 Boats
May 30, 2007 by Rich Redman | 0 comments
In 2007, 28 million young people worldwide now take part in the adventure of Scouting and this year the movement celebrates its centenary with a programme of events and activities across the UK and worldwide. As part of our own local celebrations, on 2nd June 2007 Fareham West and Itchen South Scout Districts are organising a Parade of 100 Boats along the Hamble River. Our plan is for 100 boats to gather in the Bursledon area and parade along the river finishing at Warsash Sailing Club for a social gathering.
In 1907 Lord Robert Baden-Powell held an experimental camp on Brownsea Island in Poole. He brought together 20 boys, some from public schools and some from working class homes, and put them into camp under his leadership. In 2007, 28 million young people worldwide now take part in the adventure of Scouting and this year the movement celebrates its centenary with a programme of events and activities across the UK and worldwide.
As part of our own local celebrations, on 2nd June 2007 Fareham West and Itchen South Scout Districts are organising a Parade of 100 Boats along the Hamble River. Our plan is for 100 boats to gather in the Bursledon area and parade along the river finishing at Warsash Sailing Club for a social gathering.
There will be four categories of boat taking part; Yachts, Powerboats, Dinghies and Kayaks. We are expecting a large turnout, including good media coverage, and have been given permission to host an exhibition area for sponsors to exhibit on the day opposite The Rising Sun in Warsash. We would really value any support you can provide.
The programme of events is:
Friday 1st June 2007
19:00 Skippers and Leaders Briefing – Warsash Sailing Club, Shore House
Saturday 2nd June 2007
11:45 All Boats to be on the water at Bursledon ready to go
12:15 Prayers
12:30 Parade of 100 Boats Starts
12:30 Exhibition commences Shore Road car park, Warsash
13:40 Last Boat leaves Bursledon
13:15 Boats start to arrive at Warsash
14:30 Last Boat arrives at Warsash (visiting craft can berth on Visitors Moorings assigned by Harbour Master)
15:00 Ferry Service to commence from Visitors Moorings to WSC Shore House Jetty
16:00 Fancy Dress Competition judging in Shore Road car park, Warsash
16:00 Ferry Service Ashore Ends
16:00 Evening BBQ at WSC
16:30 Exhibition closes
18:30 Ferry Service to commence from WSC Shore House Jetty to Visitors Moorings commences
19:00 Ferry Service to Visitors Moorings Ends
19:00 Event Finishes
Please visit our website athttp://www.100years100boats.net for on-line donations and more information about this great day out. One person really can make a difference to the lives of our young people and as this year promises to be one of the most exciting times to be involved with Scouting why not join in?
