The Group's water activities are run by the 1st AFLOAT Team, pictured here.

These guys are enthusiastic BCU qualified coaches who enjoy working with young people.

They are fully aware of Scout POR water safety issues, hold water authorisations from Basingstoke East District and are also qualified first-aiders.

1st AFLOAT's training facilities are located at The Hawley Lake Sail Training Center, near Minley.

The centre boasts excellent facilities which include :-

• A safe and controlled environment for learning

• A large lake (45 acres) of clean, safe water.

• A secure compound on Ministry of Defence property.

• Warm changing rooms (separate male and female).

• A club house with bar and refreshments

• Easy car parking.

For a map to The Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre, Click Here.

Further information is also available on the website.