New Lynn Sea Scouts is a sea scout group that meets at the Kelston Hall on Albert Road, and its programme is built around boats. The group has a large fleet. Its main training boat is the Cutter, a 5.2 metre boat based on an old whaling design, used for rowing, sailing and expeditions. The Sunburst is a higher-performance racing dinghy, and the Optimist is used by younger members to learn basic sailing and gain confidence on the water. The group also has a P class boat, canoes and rowing dinghies, and a couple of power boats used for training and as safety craft. The group's recent results include a win in the Leys memorial tramping competition, and wins at the national and Auckland regattas. One of its scout leaders has been recognised with a Kiwi Bank Local Hero award. The group runs summer activities on the water. Our pick in Kelston for a young person who wants to learn to sail with a group that races.