A GENEROUS scout has been presented with a trophy for her paddling efforts.

Hampshire Scouts organises every year a sponsored Canoe Challenge to raise funds for Odiham-based Accessible Boating, a charity that runs two boats equipped for disabled people to enjoy cruises on the Basingstoke Canal.

Each year the scout raising the most money enjoys a trip on one of the Accessible Boating boats and is awarded a small trophy to commemorate their generous achievement.

The 2017 Challenge was won by 14-year-old Oceiah from Basingstoke, who was presented with her trophy by Accessible Boating president Mildred Stocks during a trip with her family and scout leaders from Odiham to King John’s Castle on Tuesday.

Oceiah learnt to canoe and kayak through the Scouts and said: "I am delighted I can now canoe and kayak and have even been on the River Thames; I was surprised how good I was.

"I now want to take my paddle power award so I can eventually do a canoe expedition for my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. I also want to beat my time in a kayak for the three mile sponsored canoe challenge for Accessible Boating in 2018."