Events are a central and exciting part of the Sea Scouting programme in Ireland.
Sea Scouting Groups host events locally and supported by the Sea Scouting Team.
Some of the most popular annual events are listed below;

Master Mariner
The Senior Seamanship Competition
Ventures, Rovers
more details
2024 – 10th March (Malahide & Howth)

 

 

 

 

Splashdown
A camping event just before the Summer season where Sea Scouting Groups bring their tents and boats for a weekend of fun afloat and ashore!
Each coastal region typically host their own Splashdown event to connect with their local Scout Groups.
They event would be named after that region; Splashdown South-East.
2024 – 3rd-6th May

 

 

 

 

 

Swimming Gala
Annual swimming races consisting of speed, endurance and life-saving skills.
Established in 1919 by the Port of Dublin Sea Scouts.
Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, Rovers
more details
2024 – 4th February 

 

 

 

 

 

Rowing Regatta
East Coast Skiff regatta raced in crews alongside some axillary punt and canoe sprint races.
Including the Woodlatimer Cup, often regarded as Sea Scoutings premium cup, awarded to the U17s male.
Thought to be the oldest Scouting competition in the World. Presented every year since 1914 with little exception other than years during WW2 when many Sea Scouts volunteered to the Admiralty as Signal Men.
Scouts, Ventures, Rovers, Scouters
more detail
                                          2024 – 7th Sept

 

 

 

 

 

Scout Liffey Descent
Scouts, Ventures, Rovers
more details
2024 – 15th September

 

 

 

 

 

Long Distance Skiff Race
Scouts, Ventures
more details
2024 – TBC

 

 

 

 

 

Lord Mayors Cup
U17s
more details
2024 – TBC

 

 

 

 

 

Sea Scout Triathlon
Scouts, Ventures, Rovers, Scouters
more details
2024 – 21st September

 

 

 

 

 

Sailing Regatta
Scouts, Ventures, Rovers, Scouters
more details
2024 – 12th October

 

 

 

 

 

Hamill Cup
Scouts Seamanship Competition
more details
2024 – 11th May

 

 

 

 

 

Fry Cup
Ventures Seamanship Competition
more details
2024 – 19th October

 

 

 

 

 

Gerry Hickey Cup
Cubs Seamanship Competition 
more details
2024 – 18th May

 

 

 

 

 

Rover-Crews-on-Cruise

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just Add Water Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sea Scouting Conference

 

 

If you are interested in developing, promoting or supporting an event, please contact the Sea Scouting Team for supports.