News and updates about the Sea Scouts program. https://seascout.org/news/items-in-your-mirror-may-be-closer-than-they-seem/ April 1st is quickly approaching — but there are so many important items that need to be submitted by the first! Don’t miss your opportunity to take your next step forward in Sea Scouting! Sea Scouts News Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:20:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-infographics-from-the-aca/ 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. Sea Scouts News Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:21:46 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/academy-introductory-mission-aim-information-session/ Interested in attending one of this summer’s three weeks of AIM? There will be an information session held on Wednesday, March 11th, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm (ET) [19:00-20:00]. To register, please visit this page. You will receive your link to the session after registration. This session (and the remainder of those on the registration […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:30:50 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-travels-to-antarctica/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:10:01 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/its-time-to-apply-to-be-the-national-boatswain-elect-and-members-of-the-national-quarterdeck-for-the-2026-2027-term/ I’m Lily Escobar, the incoming National Boatswain, I’m inviting Sea Scout Youth Leaders to apply for the National Boatswain Elect. This position works directly with me as the National Boatswain to establish familiarity with running the National Quarterdeck. This provides opportunities for the Boatswain Elect to experience participating on the National Quarterdeck and gaining knowledge and procedures […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:08:05 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/boost-your-ships-social-media-success/ Looking to perfect your Ship’s social media presence? Check out Scouting America’s Social Media Playbook, to get some quick ideas. Sea Scouts News Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:14:10 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/scout-shop-now-carries-sea-scout-uniforms/ On February 26, the Scout Shop now has a new "Sea Scouts Collection" where you can find all your uniform needs! Sea Scouts News Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:02:16 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/coast-guard-tech-talk-systems-engineering-and-technology-management/ Technology is evolving faster than the tools to manage it. Over the last 40 years, three new disciplines have evolved to meet this challenge of managing the concepts, development, sale, management, and life cycle of technology services, systems, infrastructures, and enterprises. Systems Engineering is the concept, building, testing, and presenting new technology to market. Technology […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:08:33 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/academy-introductory-mission-aim-application/ USCGA Admissions approved up to ten Sea Scouts to participate in the Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) 2026. Sea Scouts News Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/submissions-are-being-accepted-for-national-and-territory-sea-scout-leadership-award/ For more information please see this post: https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-leadership-award-2/ Sea Scouts News Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:01:17 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-leadership-award-2/ The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, territories, and the BSA National Council to Sea Scouts and Sea Scouters, who have made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting and who exemplify the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Sea Scout Promise. Sea Scouts News Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:53:45 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/2026-national-flagship-application-process-now-open/ Now is the time for all ships to take stock of their past year’s program and document their accomplishments to apply for the annual National Flagship Competition.  You will find the National Flagship Council Approval Form, the Sea Scout Ship Performance Criteria, and the application instructions here:  National Flagship Information Scott Christensen, Chair, National Flagship […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:01:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/cruise-aboard-the-uscg-barque-eagle/ Do you want the adventure of a lifetime? Apply to sail aboard the tall ship US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle! The Eagle is a three-masted barque used to train Coast Guard cadets and officer candidates yearly during the spring and summer months. The Eagle was built in Germany in 1936 and was taken as a […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:01:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/in-requiem-commodore-jimmie-homburg/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:50:25 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/all-cold-water-paddlers-need-to-see-this/ 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. Sea Scouts News Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:41:48 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-social/ As we enter the holiday season and set goals for the new year, it is important to branch out and seek new experiences. So, join us in this year’s Sea Scout Social. Fill out a form and be connected with another Ship, create memories and forge friendships. The form will only be collecting responses throughout […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:13:06 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-version-sea-scout-adult-basic-training-released/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:33:55 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-video-youth-recruitment-for-sea-scouts/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:19:11 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/2026-jamboree-aide-to-the-chief-program/ At the 2026 National Jamboree, young adults aged 20-33 are invited to join Jamboree leadership as an ATC– an Aide to the Chief! Positioned in each area’s leadership team, ATCs learn the ins and outs of Jamboree planning, ensuring we have top leaders prepared for each and every Jamboree moving forward. The highlight: ATCs receive […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:48:39 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-ships/there-are-four-new-sea-scout-ships/ We have four new Ships to celebrate! Ship 4 from the Old North State Council, sponsored by the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. The Skipper is Mike Woudstra. Ship 214 from the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Area Council, sponsored by the Elkhorn Yacht Club. The Skipper is Diane Garrett. Ship 185 in the Michigan Crossroads Council, […] Sea Scouts News Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:21:18 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/introduction-to-on-the-water-leadership-skills/ An Introduction to On the Water Leadership Skills (IOWLS) Course will be held in Tampa. Florida on March 28-30, 2026. If you wish to register for the course, please click this link: https://share.google/oJzFqjbbdtV77cjwm Introduction to On-the-Water Leader Skills training (IOWLS) gives adult leaders an introduction to resources and on-the-water skills they need to assist Sea […] Sea Scouts News Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:26:09 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/nssc-roundtable-staffing-the-2026-national-jamboree/ Looking to Elevate your Sea Scout experience?  Come staff the 2026 National Jamboree!  During this special Roundtable session for Sea Scouts, learn about staffing the Jamboree and ways that you can have fun, make new friends, and provide an incredible experience to fellow Scouts! Please register for our Sept 2025 National Sea Scout Roundtable on […] Sea Scouts News Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:26:09 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-summer-camp/ All right, Mates, you have been complaining that there are no summer camps for Sea Scouts… Well, that is about to change! Gulf Stream Council is about to launch their FIRST SEA SCOUT SPECIFIC SUMMER CAMP, July 5-11, 2026, at the outstanding Camp Tana Keeta, near Jupiter, Florida. This is not a boot camp, but […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:34:23 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/help-shape-the-future-of-scouting-america/ Scouting America is exploring a unified approach by possibly combining the Eagle Scout, Summit Award, and Quartermaster Award service project notebooks into one streamlined format. Your voice matters! We’re seeking input from the Scouting community on: Join us in shaping the next generation of Scouting leadership and community service. Share your insights and experience to […] Sea Scouts News Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:20:37 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/upcoming-safety-at-sea-events/ 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 2025 Safety at Sea GAM will be held 19-21 September 2025 at the US Merchant […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:53:07 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/the-sea-scout-marksmanship-program-has-closed/ As announced over a year ago, once the supply of Sea Scout Marksmanship awards were exhausted they would not be reordered. That time has come. So, if you requested from the National Office a Sea Scout Marksmanship Award, your documentation and check will be returned to you. Sea Scouts can participate and earn other Scouting […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:21:35 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/national-flagship-on-local-tv/ The 2025 BoatUS National Flagship, Sea Scout Ship Pearls (Ship 669) of Santa Cruz, California, was on KRON-TV today, Monday, July 21, 2025. Sea Scout Quartermaster, Magnus Grigsby and Eric Tarbox, the Scout Executive for the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, were guests on the show. They talked about how Scouting America is alive and […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:15:18 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/mel-johnson-nssc-announcement/ The National Sea Scout Committee is pleased to announce Mel Johnson as the lead for Membership Growth and Retention Task Force. Prior to serving on this task force, he was a former Territory Commodore helping grow and retain Ships and Sea Scouts in NST-15. Known for creative solutions to challenges, he founded the annual Commodore’s […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:40:55 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-paddlecraft-safety-training/ June is the perfect time to get back on the water and refresh those Safe Paddling skills! Together, we can create safer paddlers and bring more people into the sport we love. The Smart Start for Safe Paddling online paddling course is brought to you through a partnership between the American Canoe Association, ACA and […] Sea Scouts News Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:19:27 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/national-sea-scout-committee-organizational-changes/ Appointment of the First Safe Guarding Youth Position in Scouting America Once again, Sea Scouts leads the way today as they did when they began in America in 1912. Today we are announcing Sea Scouts is leading the way in being the first of all the Scouting programs to name a person, Josh Gilliland, to […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:00:50 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-sea-scout-basic-training-now-live/ Calling all those who want to learn more about Sea Scouts… come check out the newly updated training at my.scouting.org. The course will equip new Sea Scout adult volunteers with six modules of tools and resources to help them grow personally and in their advisor roles (runs approximately 1 hour). A special thank-you goes out […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:56:19 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/looking-for-a-printed-copy-of-the-sea-scout-handbook/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:19:46 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-quartermaster-application-available/ 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. Sea Scouts News Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:37:46 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/now-available-the-council-boatswain-guidelines/ Our Materials and Literature task force has published a new guideline for Council Boatswains. You can download the guide from the Scout Resource Center. Sea Scouts News Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:31:29 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/six-sea-scouts-selected-to-sail-aboard-the-uscg-barque-eagle/ Four primary selectees and two alternates have been selected to sail aboard the US Coast Guard Barque Eagle this summer, from August 10-16, sailing from Boston to New London, CT. The four selectees are: The two alternates are: We have been fortunate in recent years that our alternates have also been able to sail on […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:50:43 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/updated-in-person-sea-scout-adult-leader-basic-training-available/ The Training sub-committee has issued an updated version of the in-person Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training (SSALBT) and it is available on the Adult Training web page. This includes a new syllabus, course slides, and speaker notes for use in training. This information will be passed along to ScoutingU, so that the online training […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:06:29 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-times-april/ Sea Scouts News Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/welcome-aboard-national-commodore-designate-salvatore-ciampo/ We are pleased to announce that Sal Ciampo will serve as the next National Sea Scouts BSA Subcommittee Chair (National Commodore).  Sal has served on the National Sea Scout Subcommittee, Northeast Region Sea Scouts BSA Committee, as Territory 10 Commodore, Area Commodore, and Seabadge course director and staff.  In addition to his service within Sea […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:07:44 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/the-sea-scout-times-march/ Sea Scout BSA’s Official Newsletter for March of 2024! Take a moment to check out what the National Quarterdeck has put together for their monthly newsletter! Please share with your Ships and other Scouting friends! A downloadable pdf format can be found here. Sea Scouts News Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:51:03 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/the-sea-scout-times-january-february/ Sea Scouts News Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:20:15 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/quartermaster-ceremony-script-template/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:12:12 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/trimester-report/ Here is the first-trimester report from your 2023-2024 national quarterdeck! It can be viewed or downloaded here! Some highlights include NQD vision statement, NQD introduction, NQD Goals, NQD at the national jamboree, USCG Barque Eagle, VESSI, New ships, and Sea Scout Social Media. Sea Scouts News Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:19:17 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/tales-of-the-sea-recap/ Tales of the Sea is a way for Sea Scouts to share traditions, what they do at meetings, and what they enjoy most about the program. Questions were asked on Instagram Stories, once a week, for followers to answer and be put into the recap post for everyone to see, and maybe implement a new […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-social-media/ Sea Scouts, BSA has various Social Media outlets and ways for marketing and communication, ranging from Instagram to LinkTree! All of our socials can also be found on our site here! Sea Scouts News Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:05:55 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/seabadge-at-the-summit/ This past October, Summit Bechtel Reserve hosted its first-ever Seabadge Course, SB-70-NY-2023, hosted by the Theodore Roosevelt Council! Seabadge is Sea Scout’s BSA’s equivalent of Wood Badge and is available to any adult leader in Scouting America to take and learn more about the Sea Scout program and effectively lead and deliver a positive Sea […] Sea Scouts News Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:51:29 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/the-sea-scout-times-december/ Sea Scout BSA’s Official Newsletter for December of 2023! Take a moment to check out what the National Quarterdeck has put together for this month’s newsletter! Please share with your Ships and other Scouting friends! Sea Scouts News Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:07:16 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-social-patches-letters-and-friends/ Dear Skippers and Mates, Happy Holiday Season! We have worked on developing a networking opportunity for Sea Scouts to meet called the Sea Scout Social!  Ships will be partnered up with another Ship once they fill out the link below where they can send a package, letters, or have Zoom meeting(s) to meet and connect […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:01:41 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/the-sea-scout-times-november/ Sea Scout BSA’s Official Newsletter for November of 2023! Take a moment to check out what the National Quarterdeck has put together for this month’s newsletter! Please share with your Ships and other Scouting friends! Sea Scouts News Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:14:25 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-recognition-submission/ Sea Scouts News Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:49:37 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-roundtable-september-21st/ The next NST Sea Scout Roundtable is scheduled for Thursday, September 21st at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. MT/6:00 p.m. PT. Topics for the night include: To join in, please use our Zoom connection. If you need the link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81196801100?pwd=RHVUU2gxU3MwMC9QNC8xT0FTa2NZUT09 Webinar ID: 811 9680 1100Passcode: 500799 Sea Scouts News Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:04:25 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/back-to-school-recruiting-tips/ It is that time of year where councils around the nation are preparing for their fall recruitment campaign, often referred to as School Night for Scouting. While we should always be recruiting both youth and adult all year long, we should not overlook our councils marketing efforts and ensure Sea Scouts are included in those efforts. Sea Scouts News Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:50:51 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/sms/thank-you/ Get your FREE Sea Scout sticker at our Sea Scout booth in Camp D3. Just show this message to our staff. Thank you for signing up for our SMS text messages!Reply STOP to opt-out.Your friends at SeaScout.org Sea Scouts News Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:29:19 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/sms/natjambo/ Thank you for signing up for our SMS text messages!Reply STOP to opt-out at any time.Expect 1-2 messages per month.Your friends at SeaScout.org Sea Scouts News Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:38:10 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-guide-to-grants-scholarships-and-internships/ The Relationships Subcommittee created a new guide to help members of the Sea Scouts find collaborations, grants, scholarships, internships, and product acquisitions with the goal of being updated quarterly. Sea Scouts News Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:03:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/the-nqd-communications-subcommittee-newsletter/ Ships Ahoy! Check out the NQD Communications Subcommittee Newsletter! Sea Scouts News Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:53:40 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/interview-with-the-national-boatswain-and-national-boatswain-elect/ A discussion on Sea Scout Adventures and the Future. Sea Scouts News Tue, 23 Mar 2021 03:30:13 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/our-next-national-virtual-roundtable/ Join us for our virtual Roundtable on Mar. 21 at 9:00 p.m. (ET) where we will chat with Aven and Martha about their experiences as both Quartermasters and being a part of the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts. Sea Scouts News Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:36:48 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/virtual-roundtable-for-sea-scouts/ Join us for the FIRST Sea Scout Scuttlebutt! This scuttlebutt is for Sea Scouts , or prospective Sea Scouts, so Venturers or Scouts BSA youth are welcome to come. This event is hosted by the National Sea Scout Quarterdeck and will have Sea Scouts from across the country. Space on Zoom is limited to 100, […] Sea Scouts News Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:24:49 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/we-are-looking-for-all-ship-boatswains/ Calling all Ship Boatswains! Sea Scouts News Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:21:07 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/central-region-open-fishing-tournament/ The Central Region Open Fishing Tournament will be held 9/19-27 and 10/10-18 for youth in age groups 5-10, 11-15, and 16-20. Sea Scouts News Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:03:25 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/advancement-questions-during-covid-19/ If you have questions about advancement during this time of “social distancing,” then we suggest you check out the FAQ the Scouting America has put together. There is a section dedicated to “Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts” and the answers to many questions, including extensions, can be found there. Sea Scouts News Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:24:55 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/auxscouts/ Sea Scouts News Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:57:40 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/nossa/alumni-spotlight-dawn-riley/ Dawn Riley, a former Sea Scout who sailed around the world with an all-female crew is now the subject of a new documentary, Maiden. Sea Scouts News Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:57:13 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/advanced-on-the-water-leadership-skills-training-released/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:19:01 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/nossa/matching-gift-opportunity-for-the-sea-scout-alumni-scholarship-fund/ The National Organization of Sea Scout Alumni Inc. (“NOSSA”) has just announced a generous matching opportunity for gifts to the Sea Scout Alumni scholarship fund. This exciting opportunity will allow donors to double their gifts to the unrestricted fund with the help of an anonymous donor who has agreed to match up to the collective total of $18,000. Sea Scouts News Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:28:38 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/this-is-sea-scouts-new-video-released/ Just in time for spring recruiting, a new promotional video is ready to share! Sea Scouts News Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:38:59 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/new-sea-scouts-uniform-online-learning-module-available/ Scouting U announces that a new Sea Scout Uniform module was launched in the Scouting America Learn Center on February 22nd, and contains the latest uniform information. The new module is built to be more mobile friendly than previous e-learning courses. Sea Scouts News Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:55:41 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/summer-cruise-opportunities-2/ The most important part of any ship's program is the annual long cruise. If you have not begun planning for this summer's cruise, read on to see what resources are available to you. They are The Passport to Adventure Long Cruise Guide, Provisional Cruise Opportunities, Specialty Cruise Opportunities, and Opportunities to attend Sea Base in 2020. For more information see seascout.org/news/summer-cruise-opportunities-2/ Sea Scouts News Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:47:22 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-safety-moments/ We are excited to introduce the first four videos of the Sea Scout Safety Moment series. These short, peer to peer safety videos cover life jackets, fire extinguisher use, the 10 personal essentials, and the 10 boat essentials. They are appropriate for any audience, Sea Scouts, Scouts, and the boating community as a whole. Enjoy and share! The entire series, including future videos still in development, will be available at seascout.org/safety-moments. Sea Scouts News Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:30:00 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/invitation-to-apply-for-area-regional-and-national-boatswain/ I have always viewed the leadership positions that I held as opportunities to help other people. From Ship Boatswain’s Mate of Program to National Boatswain, that position on leadership has never changed. As a youth led program we all have the unique opportunity to help others at the Area, Regional, and National levels. By serving […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:40:38 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-mythbusters/ https://youtu.be/XWcyD2h4S8M A new video, based on Bryan Wendel and TW Cook's ‘You have to live near the coast’ and four other Sea Scouting myths, dispelled article, is the first of many new marketing resources to be released. Are you interested in seeing certain marketing resources? Contact Josh Gilliland, newly appointed chairman of the Marketing Subcommittee at […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:28:05 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/has-everyone-in-your-ship-completed-the-new-version-of-youth-protection-training/ Has everyone in your Ship completed the new version of Youth Protection Training? Please give this urgent matter your immediate attention.  In February, 2018 a new version of Youth Protection Training was released to replace the three previous versions of Youth Protection Training (Y01, Y02 and Y03). All Councils were advised that all Adult Scouters […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:48:03 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/resources/sea-scout-photo-booth-for-community-outreach/ Sea Scout Ships attending activities such as a Scout-O-Rama or on-campus recruiting activity at high schools often have to decide, “What can we introduce interested youth to Sea Scouts?” Photo booths for “selfies” are a fun and inexpensive way to creatively engage prospective Sea Scouts. Sea Scouts attending an OA Conclave in the Southern Region […] Sea Scouts News Sun, 24 Jun 2018 00:13:54 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/order-of-the-arrow-membership-update/ Earlier today, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved some exciting updates to the Order of the Arrow program. Beginning February 1, 2019, unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scout units.  The new Order of the Arrow membership requirements are as follows: Be a registered member of Scouting America. Have experienced 15 nights of camping while […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 24 May 2018 03:34:13 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/scout-me-in-collateral-available/ Yesterday Scouting America announced “Scout Me In,” a new campaign to invite young people and families to be a part of the life-changing experience of Scouting. Scouting America has unveiled a Sea Scout version of the logo and has released a Family Scouting Update to clarify changes tot eh program. More assets will be available […] Sea Scouts News Thu, 03 May 2018 18:19:42 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/keith-christopher-to-retire-after-44-years-with-bsa/ After a career spanning nearly five decades, five local councils, and 13 years at the National Service Center, Keith Christopher will retire from Scouting America after 44 years of service effective June 1, 2018. Keith, who currently serves as department manager of the Council Services Department in the National Adventures Group as well as the […] Sea Scouts News Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:20:05 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/introducing-the-best-practice-library/ Across the county there are successful ships that deliver on Sea Scouting’s promise of high adventure in, on, around, and under the water. Each ship is unique. Each ship has it’s own strengths and weaknesses. In order to make every ship more successful, a Best Practice Library has been created to share these strengths. The […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 03 Apr 2018 21:18:01 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/council-sea-scout-leadership-awards/ Seldom do I see Sea Scouts performing in the company of Boy Scouts. However, a few Sea Scouts from Capitol Area Council were recognized for outstanding leadership – in front of over 200 Scouters from Troops, Venturing Crews, and Explorers. At the Capitol Area Council Leadership reception held at the local Scouting center, two Sea […] Sea Scouts News Sun, 25 Mar 2018 18:59:39 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-decals-and-magnetic-signs-available/ 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. […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:34:59 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scouts-for-scoutmasters/ At one time or another you have probably heard the age old adage, It is easier to turn a scouter into a sailor than turn a sailor into a scouter. Commodore TW Cook has written the Sea Scouts for Scoutmasters guide make that transition even easier. If you are an experienced Boy Scout leader but […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 06 Mar 2018 14:11:32 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/southern-region-board-meeting/ This past week, I attended a Regional Meeting for the first time. It was as incredible opportunity to be introduced to the Southern Region Board and connect faces to names. Not only did I feel welcomed the moment I registered, but I was asked to start and end the meeting. Thanks to Mr. Yarboro, the […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 27 Feb 2018 02:09:07 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/galveston-sea-scout-academy-report/ This year our Sea Scout Academy went swimmingly, with record attendance from all over the region! All our tracks ran well and on target, we conducted nightly boatswains’ meetings where we advised and addressed the concerns of all of our ships boatswains. The Sea Scouts we able to sail, kayak, learn marlinspike seamanship, and track six […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:44:40 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/resources/sea-scout-marketing-flyers/ 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 […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 31 Jan 2018 02:41:13 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/update-regional-yeoman/ I have a couple of exciting updates for members of Southern Region Sea Scouting. The first is a call for photos from your ship, council, and area activities, please send photos to srquarterdeck@gmail.com along with a short description and background for each photo. Secondly, we would like to announce that we will have pre-orders up […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 06 Jan 2018 23:42:40 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/sea-scouting-south-texas/ When I visited the Texas Seabadge course in October, I heard of a new Sea Scout ship in the Rio Grande Council – Ship 911. At Seabadge, I met Ship 911’s committee chair, Mr. Jesus Loperena. Knowing that I wanted to go and help train the new ship, I proposed an idea to Mr. Loperena: […] Sea Scouts News Mon, 01 Jan 2018 03:42:54 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/area-boatswain-month-ryan-trefny/ The Southern Region Quarterdeck has selected Ryan Trefny as Area Boatswain of the Month for December. Ryan is the Boatswain for Southern Region Area 3, covering the southern half of Texas, and is doing an outstanding job!  Ryan has worked to gather contact information for all Boatswains in Area 3 then uses that list to […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 16 Dec 2017 21:07:23 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/sea-scout-leadership-award/ Last year, the Sea Scout Leadership Award became available for the first time for awarding at the Council, Area, Regional and National levels. In Southern Region, we had good coverage at the Area and Regional levels, but very little utilization of this award at the council level. Any council can award 2 Sea Scout Leadership […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:18:45 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/sea-scout-academy-2018-galveston/ Registration is now open for Sea Scout Academy 2018 to be held at Sea Star Base Galveston on January 13-15 (Martin Luther King Day Weekend) Sea Scouts News Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:43:20 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/scholarship-opportunities/ Call for Applications: DAN is Looking for a Future Dive Safety Educator DAN is launching its new internship program aimed at certified divers currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs in education. The DAN Diver Safety Education Internship is a fully funded, 8-12-week placement in Durham, North Carolina, that gives the recipient the opportunity […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 18 Nov 2017 17:33:23 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/seabadge-florida-january/ If you’re looking to escape the cold weather this winter, consider joining us at the Florida Seabase Conference Center for a Seabadge Course hosted by Southern Region and Greater Tampa Bay Area Council. Seabadge is an adult leader training experience aimed at both current and prospective Sea Scout leaders. The goal is to help them […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:55:34 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/safety-sea-galveston/ Safety at Sea in a nutshell is a large safety meeting, that may sound boring, but I promise it is not. 16 ships from Area 3 came together at the Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston Field Office to learn and practice safety skills, like flares and mustang suits, that ships they normally can’t do by themselves. […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 07 Nov 2017 01:22:20 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/shac-fall-regatta/ This past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to race in the fall regatta. In this race my partner and I took home a deco place win for our ship. The day started out long waking up at 5 o’clock to get to the house we stored our boats at. After a hard working hour […] Sea Scouts News Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:29:07 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/harvest-moon-regatta/ When I was invited to sail in the Harvest Moon Regatta, I was extremely excited and immediately made it my first priority that weekend. Having never sailed offshore or overnight, I had no idea what to expect, only that I needed to prepared. So I packed everything our skipper recommended and headed down to the […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 17 Oct 2017 01:50:09 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/sailor-u-at-ssbg/ Sea Star Base Galveston, in partnership with the United States Power Squadron, would like to invite your Scouts to a new version of winter camp: Sailor U We will be offering the Power Squadron’s Piloting program and a few of their seminars on December 26th-December 31st. The Scouts will have the classroom portions in the […] Sea Scouts News Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:40:40 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/ready-wear-new-century-uniform-now-available/ SG Trading Post, in cooperation with Sea Scouts, BSA, has made the Official Sea Scout Uniform easier than ever to obtain. Sea Scouts can now order uniform shirts, with the US flag on the right shoulder, the World Crest on the left chest, and Sea Scouts B.S.A embroidered over right pocket. Uniform shirts are available in […] Sea Scouts News Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:02:03 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/sea-scout-college-north-carolina/ Sea Scouts News Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:22:52 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/new-ship-abilene/ Here is a nice article on new Ship 486 in Abilene, Texas – the first ship in Texas Trails Council in a long time. Welcome aboard! http://arnne.ws/2jfr0yl By the way, there’s a surprisingly rich history of Sea Scouts in West Texas, including the SSS Phantom, which was active in Abilene in the 1950s. Learn more […] Sea Scouts News Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:57:39 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/upcoming-seabadge-opportunities/ We have two upcoming opportunities to attend Seabadge in Southern Region. We have a class coming up at the Camp Wisdom Conference Center (near Dallas) on November 2-4, 2017, and another at the Florida Seabase Conference Center on January 26-28, 2018. Unfortunately the planned course at Pamlico Seabase in October has been postponed and will […] Sea Scouts News Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:10:43 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/news/sea-scout-presentation-dema/ If any of you are planning to attend the DEMA show in Orlando, be sure to attend the talk about Sea Scouts. Sea Scouts News Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:01:10 GMT Sea Scouts News https://seascout.org/southern-region-news/pensacola-sea-scouts/ Check out this nice news article from the Pensacola News Journal about Ship 609. http://www.pnj.com/story/news/2017/09/07/pensacola-sea-scouts-learn-science-art-sailing/632659001/ You can learn more about Ship 609 here. Sea Scouts News Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:09:22 GMT Sea Scouts News