In 1907 Lord Robert Baden-Powell held an experimental camp on Brownsea Island in Poole. He brought together 20 boys, some from public schools and some from working class homes, and put them into camp under his leadership. In 2007, 28 million young people worldwide now take part in the adventure of Scouting and this year the movement celebrates its centenary.
As part of our own local celebrations, on 2nd June 2007 Fareham West and Itchen South Scout Districts organised a Parade of 100 Boats along the Hamble River. 100 boats of all shapes and sizes gathered just off Premier Marina in Swanwick and at 12:30 precisely yachts, powerboats, dinghies and kayaks all paraded in harmony along the river finishing at Warsash Sailing Club
