Photo at left: Game under way

Where:

Sunset State Park (Beach), south of Santa Cruz

When:

Evening of Friday 4th Dec (Senior Scouts only, and their dads) Saturday 5th (other scouts and dads arrive), returning Sunday 6th Dec

Attendance:

Fair, less than 50%

Summary:

A small gathering of senior scouts and dads had a pleasant if cold Friday evening and overnight campout, and were joined by the remainder of the scouts and dads Saturday morning. The scouts did some map and compasss work in the early afternoon. Saturday afternoon a seven-a-side footballl game was played on the beach, which was narrowly won by the scouts. The referree did an exemplary job. Saturday evening a BBQ dinner was copmpleted just before a strong warm front blew in. The winds uprooted tents and rainflys, and dropped tree limbs. The latter caused scouts and dads to sleepp in their vehicles, in the interest of safety. Sunday morning dawned clear and dry, and almost warm. The site was cleared up, and a fine breakfast had by all, after which we departed.

Photo at right: Tree limb that blew down during the evening

Problems:

Low scout and dad turnout due to last minute cancellations due to illness and other causes, resulted in excess food purchases.

Lessons Learned:

Need to use double guys at corners of dining flys, avoid steep guy angles, use suitable guy stakes and tent stakes, don't camp under tress that are dead or dead-looking.

Planning Tips for Next Time:

Be extra-careful on getting the correct head count for both evenings and days, otherwise food purchases may be a problem.

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