The Talbot Hotel in Wexford will be the venue for the upcoming Sea Scouting conference, which is set to take place on the 11th and 12th of November. The event is expected to attract over 100 delegates from all four provinces of Ireland, who will come together to discuss the future of the youth movement.
Sea Scouting allows young people to develop an interest in the sea, learn maritime skills, and take on outdoor challenges under the guidance of community volunteers.
With approximately 4,000 members spread across communities from Cork to Donegal and from Galway to New Ross, the movement has become an important part of life of many coastal towns.
The conference will feature talks and workshops by a range of experts.
Among the guests will be Stena Line Captain Sean Boyce, holder of 18 Guinness World Records for adventures Erden Eruc, and Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service Commodore Michael Malone.
Delegates will get a chance to meet representatives from Rowing Ireland, Canoeing Ireland, the Marine Institute, Met Éireann, Volunteer Ireland, RNLI and the Wheel.
In addition to the talks and workshops, conference attendees will have the opportunity to try out scuba skills, meet community boat builders, and work on their marlinspike seamanship skills.
The Sea Scouting conference promises to be an exciting event for all those involved, and is sure to generate new ideas and innovations for the future of the youth movement in Ireland.
