Scouts Aotearoa Waikato Zone Kaiārahi, or leaders, spent a weekend on Lake Ngā Roto, near Te Awamutu, training and being assessed for water charge certificates. Under Scouts Aotearoa Waikato water activities advisor Dave Smith, five leaders earned certificates in power, rowing and sailing. Training includes completing Coastguard Day Skipper, Maritime VHF Radio and Club Safety Boat Operator courses.
Boating is one of nine adventure skills offered to youth members in Scouting who learn to sail Sunbursts and row and sail Standard Scout Cutters. The 48th Scouts Aotearoa Waikato Zone Alistair Kerr Waikato Spring Regatta will be held in the region on September 7.
Scout leaders instruct youth during a sailing assessment on Lake Ngā Roto near Te Awamutu.
