Seafaring Adventures
For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.
Sea Scout units–called ships–are established all across the country on oceans, bays, rivers, and lakes. They provide limitless opportunities and exciting challenges that you won’t find anywhere else. Sea Scouts is a place to grow and learn, find adventure, and build long lasting friendships. Sea Scout ships use a variety of boats from small outboard motorboats to large sailing yachts and vessels. No matter what your ship does, you will discover thrills you just can’t get anywhere else.
Watercraft Adventures
Many of the Scouts that join have no previous sailing or watercraft experience. Sea Scout ships use a variety of boats from small outboard motorboats to large sailing yachts and vessels. Working with a group — ensuring everyone’s safety — is a rewarding experience. Sea Scouts discover thrills you just can’t get anywhere else.
Social and Service
Sea Scouts not only work on the boating skills, but they learn nautical skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, and provide service to the community. While many will not go on in the “boating communities”, the skills learned carry over into their futures.
Advancements
Sea Scouts are recognized and rewarded for the things they learn and do. You can earn valuable certifications in SCUBA, boating safety, lifesaving, and CPR, as well as advance in rank from Apprentice to Quartermaster. Each certification and level of advancement marks your growth as a sailor and a leader.
FAQ about Sea Scouts
Yes. Sea Scout Ships — the name given to a group of Sea Scouts — are co-ed. Boys and Girls work together to learn boating safety and take part in the water adventures. Adults provide proper supervision.
Sea Scouts do not generally meet as often as Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA units do, mainly due to the fact that the members are older and are involved in other activities. Many ships meet once a month in the “off season” and then variably during the warmer (boating) months. Some ships boat once a month, others a few times a week.
It completely depends on the Ship. Some ships own their own full-sized sailboats, some have access to small, single-person sailboats, and others focus on kayaking and canoeing.
Yes! Once a youth is registered with the Boy Scouts of America in any capacity, they can join other units for no additional membership cost. The only cost incurred would be unit (Troop/Ship) dues (if any), uniform, and activity costs. It is very common for Sea Scouts to either have been or are currently Scouts BSA Scouts.
