Amazing Activities

Maritime Excellence • Adventure • Skills for Life

From the River Thames to mountain expeditions, we offer world-class training and unforgettable experiences that build character, confidence, and lifelong skills.

Maritime Excellence

Train with qualified instructors and gain nationally recognized qualifications on the River Thames

Sailing

Sailing

Dinghy sailing on the River Thames

Progression Levels:

Stage 1Stage 2Stage 3Advanced
British Canoeing

British Canoeing

Paddle Power awards and Paddlesport qualifications

Progression Levels:

DiscoverExploreAdvanceLead
Rowing Gigs

Rowing Gigs

Traditional Cornish pilot gig rowing on the River Thames

Progression Levels:

NoviceIntermediateCompetitive

Water-Based Activities at Our Core • British Canoeing aligned • Royal Navy RN 83 affiliated

Three-Time Dragon Boat Champions

County champions 2021, 2022 & 2023 — a story of teamwork, determination, and triumph on the water

Training in the Bell Boat
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Training in the Bell Boat

Without a dragon boat of our own, the crew trained in Neptune's bell boat — heavier and bigger, making every session tougher. Months of race starts and long, high-paced runs built the endurance and paddle skills needed to compete.

Train Hard, Race Easy
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Train Hard, Race Easy

The bell boat demanded more from every stroke, forging timing and synchronisation under pressure. When race day came, the lighter dragon boat felt effortless — the hard yards were already done.

The Race
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The Race

The starting horn sounds and paddles hit the water in perfect rhythm. Neck-and-neck with rivals, the Neptune crew digs deeper, pushes harder, and races together.

Three-Time Champions!
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Three-Time Champions!

County Dragon Boat Champions three years running — 2021, 2022, and 2023. Training, teamwork, and determination delivered a hat-trick of victories for Neptune.

Your Journey Starts Here

Join Neptune Explorer Scouts and create your own victory stories

Beyond the River

From the Thames to the mountains—expeditions that build character, confidence, and lifelong skills

Hiking & Expeditions

Hiking & Expeditions

Multi-day expeditions across challenging terrain

Wild Camping

Wild Camping

Survival skills, Leave No Trace principles, and outdoor independence

Navigation Skills

Navigation Skills

Map reading, orienteering, and route planning in all conditions

Mountain expedition landscape
Explorer Belt expedition

More Adventures

Coasteering
Camping Skills
Rock Climbing
Survival Skills

Ready to Join the Crew?

Neptune Explorer Scouts is for young people aged 14-18. Start your adventure today!

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For young people aged 14-18. A parent or guardian must complete this form.

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