We went to HMS Raleigh with a title to defend, and our incredible Sea Scouts and Explorers didn’t just meet the challenge, they crushed it! For the second year in a row, the prestigious Otter Shield is coming back to Lilac Grove! 🌊🔥
After making history last year by winning it for the first time in 97 years, our team proved they are a force to be reckoned with by securing the top spot once more. ⚓✨
🥇 The Medal Haul 🥇
Our Scouts and Explorers dominated the lanes against the best Sea Scout groups from across the UK. Check out these results:
- U12 Individual: 🥇 GOLD in Backstroke & 🥇 GOLD in Freestyle
- U12 Team: 🥈 SILVER in Medley & 🥈 2nd Best Overall U12 Team
- U14 Individual: 🥇 GOLD in Backstroke & 🥈 SILVER in Breaststroke
- U14 Team: 🥇 GOLD in Medley & 🥇 1st Best Overall U14 Team
- Squadron Relay: 🥇 GOLD
- Line Throw: 🥈 SILVER
- U16 Individual: 🥇 GOLD in Backstroke & 🥉 BRONZE in Breaststroke
- 🏆 THE OTTER SHIELD: WINNERS! 🏆
A huge well done to our older Explorers who put in a massive effort against some incredibly fierce national competition! 🚀
⚓ WE NEED YOU ON DECK! ⚓
Seeing our Scouts reach these heights is exactly why we volunteer, but to keep this momentum going, we need more adults to join the crew. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or have never set foot on a boat, we need your skills!
How you can help:
Nautical Knowledge: If you have skills in sailing, rowing, powerboating, or paddlesports, we’d love your help getting our Scouts water-ready. ⛵
Organisational Wizards: Not a fan of the water? No problem! We need help behind the scenes with event planning, logistics, and admin to keep the unit moving. 📋
General Support: Just a spare few hours a month makes a massive difference to what these kids can achieve.
This isn’t just about supervising — it’s about being part of a team that builds champions. You provide the support; they provide the legacy! 💙 Find out more about our volunteering opportunities here: https://www.2ndbeeston.org.uk/volunteer
🙌 A Huge Team Effort 🙌
Training & Logistics: A massive thanks to Eamonn for the months of training and the endless work with the Royal Navy team. ⚓
Support Crew: Huge thanks to Samuel, Nige, and Haydn for supporting the Scouts and Explorers throughout the weekend.
The Parents: Thank you for trusting us with your children and allowing us to witness these incredible moments firsthand!
The Otter Shield: Being engraved as we speak, and it will soon be back on display at Lilac Grove for everyone to see. It’s huge, it’s heavy, and it’s OURS!
Well done to every single one of you! 🎉🎊
~ Chris “Monkey”
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