Netley Sea Scouts can trace its roots back to the begining of Scouting and the early days of Sea Scouting. The group was formed in 1908 and registered in 1909. The groups patron Sir Harry Crichton, was the first Scout County Commisioner for Hampshire, and was a cousin of Admiral Lord Charles Beresford the first Chief Sea Scout. The Scouts first boat house was the Netley Castle Boat House, now a private home. Netley Castle was the home to Sir Harry, where Baden-Powell used to stay on his visits to Hampshire.
Boat House
Our boat house located in Victoria Road, Netley Abbey is fully equipped with various Kayaks, Sailing Dinghies and various other boats to enable our Scouts to undertake boating activities. This includes, dinghy sailing, power boating, kayaking and canoeing, and rowing (pulling).
