Gweek watches as the boats are prepared for the trip to the Isle of Wight.
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The fleet approaching the end of Lymington River.
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The fleet again.
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The Miracle, under the expert control of Brian, gets quite close to us - on the Lymington Ferry!
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Scouts on the Bridge of the Lymington ferry 'Ceadmon'.
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The Bridge of the Lymington ferry 'Ceadmon'.
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Gweek on the Bridge of the Lymington ferry!
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Water activities on Newtown River.
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Canoeing on Newtown River.
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More water activities...
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At low tide the river gets quite muddy!
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As there were 2 troops on camp we had a few tents! Here are some of the 7 patrol tents, 6 dining shelters, leaders tents and marquee that we used.
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Another view of the campsite, at Shalfleet on the Isle of Wight.
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Both troops line up for the final flag-down.
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Most of the 36 Scouts, 2 Guides and 7 Venture Scouts that attended camp.
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Lining up for raising the flag on a morning.
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Saluting the flag as it is raised on the last day of camp.
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Verity on the infamous blindfold trail.
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The venture pulling crew at the inter-patrol regatta.
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One of the canoeing races at the regatta.
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Susan in the position that comes naturally to her.
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I don't think Sophie won that race!
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More dubious tatics were employed in many of the pulling races.
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The Venture crew show how it should have been done.
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At this point Verity politely points out that she thinks Jo. is a physicopathic helm.
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Well, they're still sailing...
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The opposing crew have an easier time the more stable Wayfarer.
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Jo. proves the unstable nature of the Enterprise on the downwind leg.
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Verity debates whether it's safe to get in the boat again.
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A little bit of bailing is required!
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Mooring the boats before the water (quite literally) disappears from under them.
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