Amy Ridout05:05, May 27 2021
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Iron Duke Sea Scout leader Peter Kortegast, with Mason Puklowski, left, Aoife Lutz, Griffin Barack, Sam Peter, Cameron Tee, Luka Waltfang, Rhys Barak and Angus Dunlop at their base at the Nelson Marina at Port Nelson.
Much has changed over a century of Iron Duke Sea Scouts in Nelson. Girls now adventure alongside boys, and the big band dances and bottle drives that raised funds for the youth group are a distant memory. But some things remain the same, said IDSS leader Peter Kortegast. The strong connection to the sea, the skills equipping young people for outdoor adventure, and a commitment to community service still underpin the group’s ethos, he said.