Quick theory lesson about wind direction, using our new magnetic board! ➡ 💨 ⛵ Lunch over, and everyone's raring to get sailing again. 😍 Hitchin Scouts

Wonderful start to our Hitchin Scouts Sailing course. Here are the Stage 1 sailors, on the first morning! Lunch is soon, and well deserved! Only one capsize so far in sometimes breezy conditions! 😁 😁 😁

⛵ What is what in a boat! Stage 1 sailors gathering to learn. Stage 2 remembering how to rig! ⛵ We're underway! And going afloat soon. ⛵ Hitchin Scouts Hertfordshire Scouts RYA East ⛵ Cormorant has retreated!

First on the jetty at the sailing club for our Stage 1/2 course for Hitchin Scouts but will this cormorant be here long? 😂 Cubs & Scouts are due a little later! #nowwhatsnexttoprep ⛵

⛵ One of the first occasions of the new sailing season is the Theory Day for those attending Mersea later in the spring ⛵ Stage course sailors today (advanced module sailors next month), enjoying the sunshine between showers! ☀🌨☔ Hitchin Scouts Hertfordshire Scouts

Congratulations to you, Dennis! He has done it (on Thurs in fact) despite the strong headwind, & there being no one about to take his picture! Now warm & dry in Inverness, ready for a triumphant return on Monday! Amazing achievement, wonderful adventure remarkable man! 🚴 👏