Sail Camp 2014
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- Published on Friday, 21 February 2014 01:20
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Sail Camp 2014
Rocky Fork Lake State Park
This will be a B.S.A. FIRST we will be doing the MAX with a minimum expense by utilizing Local experts, volunteers and allowing each Sea Scout Ship the opportunity to contribute to this event’s success by bringing some of the gear needed to make this happen (some small boats, kayaks, canoes etc. If you have it & you can bring it, make it so.)
When:Sunday July 27 – Saturday August 2, 2014. Where: Rocky Fork State Park, Hillsboro, Ohio. Who:Sea Scouts & Venturing Crews 14-21, Central Region, Northeastern Region and other Boy Scouts Troops 14-18 years of age, this will include West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, & Illinois. What: This is a prolonged sailing, kayaking, canoeing experience where training of leadership skills and advancement requirements will be taught from Apprentice, Ordinary thru Able. We expect 150 Sea Scouts from our neighboring states to attend. What to Expect: Cincinnati Sail & Power Squadron, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Rocky Fork Sailing Association, Strictly Sail, Rocky Fork State Park Rangers,Ohio Department of Natural Recourses, Hillsboro Fire Department and Boone County Water Rescue, will be there to demonstrate Safety at Sea, First Aid and other nautical skills necessary to go boating correctly. You will experience group events on the Field, and on the Water, to be Safe at Sea. Sailing, Sailing, and more Sailing on a large variety of sailboats. What to Bring:We need each Sea Scout Ship the will be attending to bring their camping/cooking gear (whereas most of the logistics will be done in “Patrol Style”) and small sailboats & kayaks. Ship 717 will bring their entire fleet of 35 watercraft, in addition to Rocky Fork Sailing Club that will allow us to use some of their fleet. Expect at least 20 sailboats, 15 kayaks, 4 Hobie Cats, 6 canoes and 3 powerboats for our use. Costs:The expected costs per Scout is $90.00 each Scout (each Ship, Crew or Troop will be supplying their own tents, food & responsible for their own cooking).We will be supplying the campgrounds, boats, all of the instructors, class “B” uniform shirt, Friday night group Dinner with all of the trimmings, huge shelter house for eating & socializing, a large indoor kitchen & outdoor cooking areas. Please Respond: R.S.V.P. We have a limit of only 150 opening (including Adults). Reservations are on a first come, first Reserved basis. We already some advanced bookings.
This will be a fun filled, exciting, group experience, with FRIENDS you don't even know yet. This will not be your normal Summer Camp. We are Sea Scouts. We are Venturers. We are Boy Scouts. We know how to have fun, In a safe environment.
For more information, please contact: Tim Weber Skipper 717 Vice Commodore Central Region Area 6 Sales SSS Nautilus Ship 717, B.S.A. 310 McArthur Lane Erlanger Ky 41018-2156 859-750-2402 cell 859-371-4868 fax
Sea Scout Ship 717, B.S.A. Central Region, Area 6 Lakeside Christian Church Lakeside Park, Kentucky 41017 859-750-2402, Tim Weber, Skipper
Sea Scouts are the Nautical Division of the Boy Scouts of America. We are only two years younger than the B.S.A.. Sea Scouts are Co-Ed, High-adventure for youth 14-21 years of age, High School thru College and are part of the Venturing Program. We teach maritime and leadership skills that are easily transferred into adult life. We are inviting Sea Scouts & Venturing Crews from Simon Kenton and Dan Beard Councils, Central Region Area 6 & Area 4 and other Boy Scouts 14-18 to join us for “Sail Camp”
This is our fifth year hosting "Sail Camp" however it is the first year where we opened it up to the entire region.
In 2014 we have scheduled a week (07/27 thru 08/02/2014) of Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Powerboating, Swimming and Camping at Rocky Fork State Park and Campgrounds. This is located just east of Cincinnati Ohio on US-50, just past the town of Hillsboro. This is a man made lake with 2080 acres and is @ 7 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. The lake is just prior to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and very gentle rolling hills. With a West-East trajectory insuring a very constant supply of wind and ensuring your deck crew ample time to develop correct tacking and jibing techniques in addition to your helmsman. The State Park has an excellent “Class A” camping facility, at the Dovetail Group Activity Area that will accommodate 150 Scouts (we expect scouts from seven states to be attending). It has a very large shelter house for eating, watching movies on a large screen and has a indoor kitchen. There are two large public beaches, boat docks located in three main areas in the lake with @ 150 sailboats & powerboats at each location (these are not ours to use).
We are planning a prolonged Sail Camp with assistance from Cincinnati Sail & Power Squadron, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Rocky Fork Sailing Association, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Strictly Sail, Rocky Fork Park Rangers, Hillsboro Fire Department and Boone County Water Rescue. They will be there to demonstrate Safety at Sea, First Aid and other nautical skills necessary to go boating correctly. ODNR will have two days of kayaking training. You will experience group events on the Field, and on the Water, to be Safe at Sea. Advancement requirements will be taught from Apprentice, Ordinary, Able and Quartermaster.
This will be a B.S.A. FIRST we will be doing the MAX with a minimum expense by utilizing Local experts, volunteers and allowing each Sea Scout Ship the opportunity to contribute to this event’s success (if you can) by bringing some of the gear needed to make this happen (some small boats, kayaks, canoes etc..) in addition to your own camping gear. Each Ship, Crew or Troop will be using the “patrol method” for most meals. We will supply 1 group dinner (Pig Roast) and a Class “B” uniform Shirts for each participant. The cost per Scout will be $90.00 (each Ship, Crew or Troop will be supplying their own tents, food & responsible for their own cooking).We will be supplying the campgrounds, boats, all of the instructors, class “B” uniform shirt, Friday night group Dinner with all of the trimmings, huge shelter house for eating & socializing, a large indoor kitchen & outdoor cooking areas. Due to the tremendous amount of energy and resources being donated this will cost less than if your group came up to this lake and just camped here.
Ship 717 will supply @ 35 vessels from 2 Sailing Cruisers, Snipe 15, Rebel 16, Capri 14, 4 Hobie Cat’s, 2 Sunfish & 2 Lasers, to Kayaks & Canoes, to help augment the boats each Sea Scout Ship is asked to bring as many boats as they can. Rocky Fork Sailing Association will have additional large sailboats & Captains able to augment our fleet of boats.
Due date is April 15th, 2014, cost is $90.00/person. After April 15 until May 1st cost is $100/person. After May 1 please contact us for availability (provide contact name/ phone number). None of the moneys are going to be used for the use of the boats, gas etc. The use of these boats is being donated to the B.S.A for this week, and no funds or other forms of reimbursement will go to the owners of these vessels.
I have included two tours of Rocky Fork Lake; they do not show the campgrounds This is a you tube video on Rock Fork Lake www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOEXzkjsJEw<http://www.youtube.com/watch?=HOEXzkjsJEw>
This is a very good digital camera tour of the lake www.rockyforklake.com/
For detailed maps of this location 1) Go to Google.com<http://Google.com> 2) Click images 3) enter rocky fork lake maps 4) push search
We hope to hear from you, and look forward to answering any questions you may have. The best way to contact me is by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <http:// This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /> or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <http:// This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. > Phone 859-750-2402 Fax 859-371-4868 I know this will be a fantastic week for all involved.
Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Tim Weber Skipper Sea Scout Ship 717 Vice Commodore Sales Central Region, Area 6 B.S.A. |