Lonsdale Wins Splash and Dash 2009
Congratulations to Lonsdale's Team of Explorers who have won Splash & Dash 2009; an extremely creditable and impressive performance and 'putting Lonsdale firmly on the map'.
The Splash and Dash Adventure Challenge is a race for teams of Explorers, Network and Leaders across the Lake District, by several different methods of transport. It is designed to bring the best in each discipline to the front across West Lancs County.
The separate activities are: running / orienteering, Canadian (open) Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Sea Kayaking, Fell run / mountaineering. Each activity is run by specialists in that activity, from West Lancashire Scouts. Teams (consisting of 7 people) require to have specialists in each activity. Everyone does one activity, plus has the option to participate in the final challenge - a fell run.
Congratulations again to all concerned and thanks to Craig, Pierre, Chris and Alan, the indefatigable support team.
Watch a YouTube video of the event.
