Brunswick Raft Challenge

The activity is a Raft Challenge involving each patrol constructing a raft out of timber, ropes and flotation drums, displaying the Scout emblem.

The patrols will then race their raft on Simpsons Creek from the footbridge behind the Scout Hall to buoys upstream and back to a finish line at the footbridge. The judges will be drawn from leaders on the day.

Trophies will be awarded for the first craft over the line, the most "scouty" craft and the most aesthetically pleasing craft. There will also be a "Titanic" wooden spoon award.

HQ for the event is the Brunswick Scout Hall. 

There will be plenty of space next to the Scout Hall for building rafts. Gazebo's will be erected to provide additional shade.

There will be an opening parade at 13:00. Raft construction will start immediately after the opening parade.

Rafts will be only be allowed to be launched after 14:15 from the ramp behind the Scout Hall (so that safety personnel are in place, and PFD's can be checked). ALL people involved with the event (including adults) MUST be wearing a correctly fitted PFD 50 (or PFD II in old ratings). Importantly this means that PFD 50s (or PFD III) which use low visibility colours (blue, for example) are NOT acceptable.

The raft race will start at 15:00. Due to Covid restrictions Brunswick Heads will NOT be running a BBQ. Participants need to bring their own food and drinks. All groups are responsible for their own youth members. All youth members are expected to stay within the close proximity of the Scout Hall during the event.

Closing parade and trophy presentation will be at 16:30.

All groups need to bring their own PFD's and raft equipment.