scouting411 https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SeaScouts_Logo.png https://seascout.org/latest-news 2026-10-16T18:38:55.757Z https://seascout.org/news/resources-to-promote-older-youth-programs-in-training/ 2026-09-29T16:17:57.000Z

Many times, leadership-development programs like Wood Badge and NYLT don’t include programs about those scouting programs that exist beyond the scout troop. To help provide information on Sea Scouting / Venturing / Exploring for Wood Badge and NYLT, two new videos have been created to highlight those older youth programs.

2026-09-29T16:17:57.000Z https://seascout.org/news/consider-nylt/ 2026-09-29T16:06:45.000Z

Have you attended, or staffed NYLT? If not, why not? NYLT gives you a great introduction to leadership principals. And staffing NYLT helps to strengthen your understanding.

2026-09-29T16:06:45.000Z https://seascout.org/news/ship-9316/ 2026-09-21T16:36:50.000Z

On September 12, the 44th Anchorage Cup Offshore race took place on Lake Michigan. The Sea Scouts’ vessel, Encore, crewed by six youth and three adults, finished first overall among JAM boats with a corrected time of 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 56 seconds, winning a trophy for their achievement.

2026-09-21T16:36:50.000Z https://seascout.org/news/upcoming-safety-at-sea-events-2/ 2026-08-25T22:25:04.000Z

With fall approaching, it is time for our annual Safety-at-Sea (S@S) events sponsored by the US Coast Guard and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Here are the upcoming S@S events: Safety at Sea GAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 Safety at Sea GAM will be held 2-4 October 2026 at the US Merchant […]

2026-08-25T22:25:04.000Z https://seascout.org/news/national-virtual-sea-scout-academy-2026-2027/ 2026-08-19T03:00:14.000Z

Join the National Virtual Sea Scout Academy for live Zoom sessions supporting Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster advancement tracks.

2026-08-19T03:00:14.000Z https://seascout.org/news/2027-national-flagship-application-process/ 2026-07-03T01:47:41.000Z

Now is the time for all ships to begin taking stock of their 2026 program and document their accomplishments to date in preparation to apply for the annual National Flagship Competition.  The submission process will open 1 December 2026 and close 31 January 2027. You will find the National Flagship Council Approval Form, the Sea […]

2026-07-03T01:47:41.000Z https://seascout.org/news/teen-led-sea-scout-crew-takes-on-adult-sailors-in-charleston-harbor-race-series/ 2026-06-06T16:11:47.000Z

Ship 50 is participating in the harbor race series crewed by the Sea Scouts. Check out the video!

2026-06-06T16:11:47.000Z https://seascout.org/news/a-new-simpler-renewal-cycle-for-all-members/ 2026-05-24T20:42:39.000Z

Scouting America announced an important change at last week’s National Annual Meeting that will simplify the membership and unit renewal process nationwide. By February 2028, all members and all units will have a single, common renewal month of February. This change is in response to feedback from unit leaders and other Scouters who asked for […]

2026-05-24T20:42:39.000Z https://seascout.org/news/advancement-updates/ 2026-05-15T12:56:50.000Z

These updates to the advancement requirements were approved on 7 May.

2026-05-15T12:56:50.000Z https://seascout.org/news/2026-academy-introductory-mission-aim-selectees/ 2026-05-08T08:30:00.000Z

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Sea Scouts are proud to announce the following Sea Scouts who will be attending the Academy Introductory Mission (AIM) at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, this summer. Their applications are now being reviewed by the Coast Guard Academy, and they will be assigned to […]

2026-05-08T08:30:00.000Z https://seascout.org/news/an-interview-with-the-2025-2026-national-boatswain/ 2026-05-05T16:05:13.000Z

An interview with the 2025-2026 National Boatswain Abbey Holloman

2026-05-05T16:05:13.000Z https://seascout.org/news/2026-2027-national-boatswain-elect-selection/ 2026-04-29T12:29:31.000Z

We are pleased to announce the new National Boatswain-elect for the coming term. Jack W. has been selected and will assume office on June 1st, after the Change of Watch at the Scouting America National Annual Meeting in Dallas. He is a member of Ship 23 from Longhouse Council in Liverpool, NY, and most recently, […]

2026-04-29T12:29:31.000Z https://seascout.org/news/2026-national-and-territorial-sea-scout-leadership-awards/ 2026-04-24T17:00:00.000Z

The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, Service Territories, and the Scouting America National Council to Sea Scouts and adult volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to the Sea Scout program. The 2026 National Award recipients are: The 2026 Territorial Award recipients are: Congratulations and Bravo Zulu to all our Sea Scout Leadership […]

2026-04-24T17:00:00.000Z https://seascout.org/news/2026-national-flagship-and-fleet/ 2026-04-22T17:00:00.000Z

BoatUS and Scouting America’s Sea Scouts have announced that Sea Scout Ship Viking (#100) of the Golden Gate Area Council (San Francisco, California) has been named the 2026–2027 BoatUS–Sea Scout National Flagship, continuing a tradition that has flourished since the partnership began in 2002. Chartered by the San Francisco Sailing Whaleboat Association, Ship Viking exemplifies […]

2026-04-22T17:00:00.000Z https://seascout.org/news/sea-scouts-chosen-to-go-this-summer-on-the-uscgc-barque-eagle/ 2026-04-17T19:38:32.000Z

This summer’s Barque Eagle cruise, which takes place from August 10–14, will include a primary and alternate team of Sea Scouts, who were chosen from the largest applicant pool ever. They will be departing from Greenport, NY (out on Long Island), and sailing up to the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. On the […]

2026-04-17T19:38:32.000Z https://seascout.org/news/commemorative-quartermaster-certificate/ 2026-03-27T03:00:00.000Z

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and in recognition of our partnership with America250, Scouting America will present all Quartermasters who earn the rank in 2026 with a special commemorative Quartermaster certificate. This limited-edition certificate will be available only to Sea Scouts who achieve the Quartermaster rank in […]

2026-03-27T03:00:00.000Z https://seascout.org/news/new-infographics-from-the-aca/ 2026-03-18T17:21:46.000Z

We have been fortunate to have a great partnership with the America Canoe Association (ACA). They recently provided us with eight infographics that would make great reminders to post at your Ship’s meeting location, or share them with a local livery. You can find them on the Paddlesports Resources page.

2026-03-18T17:21:46.000Z https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-travels-to-antarctica/ 2026-03-07T16:10:01.000Z

John Humphreys, a Sea Scout with Ship 185 “Valhalla” of Apollo Beach, Fla., joined a scientific scuba diving mission to Antarctica two years ago. “It’s the place on Earth most like Mars,” says John, now 17. “Getting to go to the most remote places on Earth was pretty special to me.” But the journey was […]

2026-03-07T16:10:01.000Z https://seascout.org/news/boost-your-ships-social-media-success/ 2026-02-28T17:14:10.000Z

Looking to perfect your Ship’s social media presence? Check out Scouting America’s Social Media Playbook, to get some quick ideas.

2026-02-28T17:14:10.000Z https://seascout.org/news/scout-shop-now-carries-sea-scout-uniforms/ 2026-02-27T18:02:16.000Z

On February 26, the Scout Shop now has a new “Sea Scouts Collection” where you can find all your uniform needs!

2026-02-27T18:02:16.000Z https://seascout.org/news/in-requiem-commodore-jimmie-homburg/ 2025-12-30T19:50:25.000Z

Jimmie Homburg, former National Commodore, passed away on December 25, 2025. Commodore Homburg embodied the finest virtues of Sea Scouts BSA. Before stepping into national leadership, Jimmie played a pivotal role in Sea Scouting across Texas, contributing tirelessly to local programs, and sharing her passion for our organization with youth across the country. As National […]

2025-12-30T19:50:25.000Z https://seascout.org/news/all-cold-water-paddlers-need-to-see-this/ 2025-12-18T19:41:48.000Z

See the effects of cold-shock response up close as nine hardy volunteers take the plunge overboard into frigid water. Thanks to our partners at the American Canoe Association for this great video.

2025-12-18T19:41:48.000Z https://seascout.org/news/new-version-sea-scout-adult-basic-training-released/ 2025-11-22T16:33:55.000Z

Adult training for Sea Scouts just got an upgrade. National has added an item called Scoutly, which lists requirements and ideas electronically to assist all Scouting America adults. The newly revised Sea Scout Manual is listed there. In addition, an adult training seminar for Sea Scouts will be listed. Sea Scout Adult Basic Training is […]

2025-11-22T16:33:55.000Z https://seascout.org/news/new-video-youth-recruitment-for-sea-scouts/ 2025-11-17T23:19:11.000Z

This video, done by youth for youth and led by Abbey Holloman, 2025-2026 National Boatswain, emphasizes a youth-led and youth-driven philosophy for recruitment in Sea Scouts, which is a program of Scouting America. When youth take ownership, they build something lasting, learn, lead, and create memories. Peers are the best recruiters, as potential members are […]

2025-11-17T23:19:11.000Z https://seascout.org/news/looking-for-a-printed-copy-of-the-sea-scout-handbook/ 2025-04-25T17:19:46.000Z

If so, then you are in luck! Sea Scout Ship #999, “The Mayflower” in Huntsville, Alabama may just have your ticket! They are offering a printed, soft cover, version of the Sea Scout Handbook for $25 and a hardcover version for $30 plus shipping. You can purchase your copy from the Ship by ordering from […]

2025-04-25T17:19:46.000Z https://seascout.org/news/new-quartermaster-application-available/ 2025-04-25T16:37:46.000Z

A new fillable-PDF version of the Quartermaster application has been published and is linked on the Advancement Central page, in the Quartermaster section. This application replaces the older version which was available from scouting.org. Our thanks to the Materials and Literature Task Force for their diligence in getting this new application published.

2025-04-25T16:37:46.000Z https://seascout.org/news/now-available-the-council-boatswain-guidelines/ 2025-04-11T19:31:29.000Z

Our Materials and Literature task force has published a new guideline for Council Boatswains. You can download the guide from the Scout Resource Center.

2025-04-11T19:31:29.000Z https://seascout.org/news/quartermaster-recognition-items/ 2025-03-20T01:19:00.000Z

Looking for a Quartermaster neckerchief, or parent/mentor pins? Then check out the Great Smokey Mountain Council website. These items have been approved by BSA Licensing, and the National Sea Scout Committee.

2025-03-20T01:19:00.000Z https://seascout.org/news/quartermaster-ceremony-script-template/ 2024-01-10T00:12:12.000Z

The following script is a template for a Quartermaster Ceremony open for any Sea Scouts to use and adapt, a downloadable pdf file can be found here. Quartermaster Bridge of Honor Ceremony Script  Quartermaster Bridge of Honor Information about the ceremony: This script provides a suggested, in-depth quartermaster bridge of honor script that may be […]

2024-01-10T00:12:12.000Z https://seascout.org/news/advanced-on-the-water-leadership-skills-training-released/ 2019-07-01T20:19:01.000Z

Following nearly two years of development, Advanced On-the-Water Leader Skills Training (AOWLS) is now available to Sea Scout leaders. This program models how adult leaders can step back from the helm, set performance expectations for the youth in their unit, and safely conduct an effective Sea Scout program underway. The course models the methods and […]

2019-07-01T20:19:01.000Z https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-decals-and-magnetic-signs-available/ 2018-03-14T16:34:59.000Z

6-inch decal — $ 4.00 each 12-inch decal– $ 10.00 each 18-inch decal — $ 17.00 each 12-inch magnetic sign — $ 15.00 Designed to be waterproof. Peel off and stick to any surface. Use on a boat or any hard surface. Order from: Office of the Sea Scout Director, seascouts@scouting.org. Include your name and mailing address. […]

2018-03-14T16:34:59.000Z https://seascout.org/new-resources/sea-scout-marketing-flyers/ 2018-01-31T02:41:13.000Z

Sea Scout Ships can customize these downloadable Sea Scout flyers with local information for an open house. These flyers were designed to be submitted to school districts for approval in high school online newsletters. These flyers can also be printed for posting on community boards, such as in coffee shops or teen centers of […]

2018-01-31T02:41:13.000Z https://seascout.org/news/building-to-teach-partnership/ 2016-01-04T03:54:18.000Z

Learning to build a boat with your Sea Scouts is now within reach of any Sea Scout leader thanks to our newest partner, Building to Teach. Building to Teach is a program of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation that aims to enable students to learn math through hands-on projects: opening the door to higher education and […]

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