ReQuest2021 Objectives
Exactly 100 years after two Scouts sailed on Shackleton’s final Quest Expedition the project’s objectives are as follows: –
- VOYAGE – Participate as members of the crew on the Bark Europa on a voyage to Antarctica. (Peace, Environment, Heritage)
- PROJECTS – Undertake personal projects with each team member presenting their results. (Peace, Environment, Heritage)
- CENTENARY – Hold centenary flag ceremonies in both the UK and Antarctica (Heritage)
- PLAQUES – Unveil commemorative plaques to Scouts Marr & Mooney in England & Scotland. (Heritage)
- OUTREACH – Involve young people in a series of fun and educational outreach activities. (Peace, Environment, Heritage)
- THAMES – Host a pre-expedition PR event at Tower Bridge on Friday 17th September 2021. (Heritage)
- PLYMOUTH – Participate in the Devon and Cornwall Polar Society centenary event in Plymouth. (Heritage)
- SHACKLETON – Celebrate and pay respects to the achievements of Sir Ernest Shackleton. (Peace, Heritage)
- LINKS – Build strong links with Scouts in other countries on the original expedition route. (Peace, Heritage)
- LEGACY – Leave a lasting Scouting polar research legacy inspired by Scout Marr’s work on Krill. (Environment)