‘Scout’ and about at Blue Lagoon
The day offered scouts a chance to expand their knowledge of sailing.
THE Durban Radio Boat Club hosted several Scout groups on Tuesday, March 29 where members of the club taught youngsters to sail model boats on Blue Lagoon pond.
Koko Bahizir, troop Scouter for 1st Port Natal Sea Scouts said the day offered his troop a chance to expand their sailing skills.
“Sailing is one of our main activities as Seas Scouts. We like to encourage youngsters to explore new activities. It’s good to sail model boats and gain experience. They learn more about wind angles while having fun as well,” he said.
Philip Theron, troop Scouter from 1st Glenashley Scouts said Scouts are divided into several groupings including Air Scouts, Land Scouts and Sea Scouts.
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“The Sea Scouts would definitely benefit from these activities, but Scouts in general can do interest badges and this could form part of any Scout’s development,” he said.
Ian Gielink of the Durban Radio Boat Club and organiser of the club’s professional loafers, said they hope to attract new members to the club.
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“We invited the Scouts here to teach them how to sail a radio control laser. We thought it would be a lovely experience for them and a great way to introduce youth to the club,” he said.
These boats are powered solely by wind, and club members control the direction of the boat using a remote control to move the boat’s rudder. They need to consider the wind direction as they tack in a zig zag pattern to catch the wind. The club hosted a mock race to teach the Scouts more about racing rules and sailing remote controlled boats. Durban Radio Boat Club is made up of 48 members currently.
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