The competition has been run since 1975 and was inaugurated back then in Malahide. The competition takes place in the Autumn ,as preparation is over the last several months of the boating season. The challenge is to compete as individuals and as a team.

Here  training skills are taught on how to handle a boat single handed , row in a boat’s crew ,boat maintenance,flag etiquette,a practical teamwork exercise,water safety and uniform inspection. Seamanship skills are a life skill that is taught from the very start of a sea scouts journey in his troop.

The Hamil Cup gives the scout’s a focus and put into practice what they have learnt throughout the boating season.