Hawke Sea Scouts

11/03/2026

Wow! As always the winterless North never fails to amaze us for Northland Regatta at Kai Iwi Lakes.

Hawke loaded up 2 trailers of camping gear and food, and 5 boats onto trailers. Then 24 scout and venturer youth and 10 adults made the trek north.

We had perfect weather and Hawke competed in sailing, rowing, kayaking, seamanship, iron scout and camping standards in junior, intermediate, senior and open divisions with great enthusiasm. We came 3rd in the Intemediate cutter sailing and 3rd in the open sailing and all had lots of fun.

Hawke also provided a fully crewed safety patrol boat to ensure the regatta ran smoothly and safely.

As well as the youth taking part in all the events one of our leaders was also assessed over two days for his Water Charge Certificate endorsements for Sailing and Rowing. It’s with amazing volunteers like this that we are able to run our water activities for our group safely

At the end of the weekend we had some very tired youth and leaders and a big job to decamp, the long drive home and the big unpack.

As always a massive BRAVO to our leaders and parent helpers for making this event possible.

22/02/2026

What a fantastic first camp of the year it was with the Moana Rua Zone Founders Day celebration camp at Motu Moana campground.

Hawke had all sections represented with Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers in attendance.

Saturday started with the annual awards ceremony recognising outstanding effort. We are proud to announce that two Hawke leaders were recognised, one receiving a Bronze and the other a Silver Tiki award for their volunteering. BRAVO.

Hawke youth had a fantastic two days of activities and went on to win the cubs section tug of war competition.

Additionally Hawke took out the Camp Standards prize for the best organised campsite thanks to the efforts of all Hawke youth and leaders.

After two days and nights of activities there are some tired youth (and leaders) who will sleep well.

Thanks as always to our volunteer leaders and parent helpers who make these events happen.

31/12/2025

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas

14/12/2025

What a fantastic end to the year with an overnight adventure sail.

Our Hawke scouts section set off in the afternoon from Westhaven on the incoming tide for a sail up the harbour to Greenhithe.

After a great sail, we anchored the cutters outside the Tauhinu Sea Scouts Ship and headed ashore for dinner, some games and a sleepover.

Waking in the morning, breakfast and cleanup got underway as we waited for the tide to float the patrol boat and begin the ferry service back out to the anchored cutters.

With no wind, out came the oars and some rowing chants to get us on our way

Then after attempting to sail, but lack of wind not helping, we put the patrol boat to good use and got out the tow lines for the final leg home

A great and adventurous end to the year

08/11/2025

From Monday, 28 December 2026, to Thursday, 7 January 2027, Scouts Aotearoa will host the 24th Aotearoa New Zealand Scout Jamboree at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, Waikato – the largest Scouting event in the country!

02/11/2025

What a great day it was today for the annual Auckland Canoe Carnival. We couldn’t have asked for better weather.

Hawke youth had some real team spirit on display as they cheered on their friends.

The teamwork started with assembling our gazebo, and pioneering a life jacket rack and flagpole, to setup our base for the day.

A great effort all around, in both the sprints and the relay races. Some tired youth who will sleep well tonight.

A special BRAVO to our leaders, and parents who helped out on the day.

22/10/2025

Daylight savings, warmer weather, and great timing for the high tide, gave us the opportunity to get the cutters out on the water at The Ship for a row and a sail on a scouts section night.

A fantastic evening was had by all. It was wonderful to see our younger scouts practicing their rowing skills and our older scouts sailing around the bay.

Great to practice as well for our adventure sailing expedition with overnight stay planned for later this term.

19/10/2025

It was a great afternoon today for Hawke to do some well overdue weeding and gardening around The Ship, and a cleanup of the foreshore. A job well done.

Followed by firing up the BBQ on the deck and chatting about our plans for the summer months, and the camps ahead.

With the perfect backdrop of two of our cutters sitting on the ramp ready for some sailing tomorrow.

BRAVO to all the youth and parents who helped out.

01/10/2025

On this Saturday

🎉 GALA DAY 🎉

It’s finally here! We are days away from celebrating 100 years in Glen Eden Ōkaurirahi. Join us on Saturday from 10am to celebrate 100 amazing years. As well as scouting activities you will also find a sausage sizzle and bake sale. Are you a budding historian or an ex-kea/cub/scout/venturer? Don’t miss our history wall inside the den, you may even spot someone you know! We can’t wait to celebrate with you all - be sure to bring friends and family, the more the merrier for this historic event!

20/09/2025

Our venturers, combined with those from Britannia, journeyed to Tukino ski field, braving gale force winds, and benefited from soft fresh snow. After digging the 4wd vehicles out of deep snow, we made our way home, with rainbows over desert rd showing us the way.