SVS at the Sea

Last Saturday was a double shot of Unit activities with an afternoon of canoeing which was followed by a BBQ.

The VSL demonstrating the proper use of a paddle to George and the other recruits

The Unit spent an afternoon on canoes practicing various techniques and paddle strokes. This activity was the first step in a training programme which will culminate in an expedition to be held in September/October. Our exercise took us across Marsamxett Harbour and around Manoel Island, dodging boats in the process.

The BBQ

After rinsing off the canoes we headed to Sliema for a BBQ. The feast included burgers, sausages, ribs and chicken wings with a side of salad ala Rubei and George's secret honey sauce.

Martin feasting happily

The BBQ also served as a farewell (or FOP) for Peter who announced his departure from the Unit in a heartfelt speech. Peter has been a member of our Group for about 8 years now and joined the Unit in 2006. He served as a member of the executive committee for a number of months and was recently helping out in the Troop as a junior leader.

Good bye Pete!!

Peter giving his farewell speech!

The party did not end there; after letting the food settle in our stomachs we went out for a night swim. After that we cleaned up and headed home.

The next activity on our OPs Plan is a Training Camp for the recruits. This will be held in a top secret location next weekend (11th-13th July). The camp will include various training exercises and command tasks as well as a night navex.

until then,

Mo$es