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Sea Scout Manual Resource Center
We are currently developing extensive online resources that enhance the Sea Scout experience and support the Sea Scout Manual. We will continue to update these resources here. If you have comments or suggestions regarding these resources, drop us a line by completeing the form on the right side of the page.
Current Sea Scout Manual
Sea Scout Manual (2012)
Sea Scout Manual Addendum
Sea Scouts - Your Program
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Sea Scout Advancement and Recognition
Advancement and recognition is an important part of the Sea Scout experience. These experiences help Sea Scouts to set realistic goals to achieve rank, accomplish projects, and gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
Advancement Requirements & Downloads
Download and view these helpful files.
- Current Sea Scout Advancement Requirements.
- QM Fact Sheet (BSA Official - 420-012).
- QM Leadership Service Project Workbook (BSA Official) fill-out and print the package from your computer.
- QM Rank Application - Fillable (BSA Official - 420-015) fill-out and print the package from your computer.
- Sea Scout Personal Advancement Record (SPAR) advancement tracking record.
Leadership Recognition
- Venturing & Sea Scout Leadership Awards (BSA Official) - The Venturing and Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Venturers and Sea Scouts who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and Sea Scouts and who exemplify the Venturing Code, Venturing Oath, and Sea Promise.
Partner Opportunities
- US Coast Guard Auxillary - The National Commodore of the Coast Guard Auxiliary would like to recognize all new Eagles and Quartermasters by providing them with a congratulatory letter upon completion of their requirements. Visit the USCGA here for more information.
- United States Power Squadron - The United States Power Squadron offers outstanding boating safety courses to Sea Scouts and leaders, many of which include nationally and marine organization recognized certificates of completion. Download the USPS - Sea Scout Advancement Matrix that demonstrates how these courses may help Sea Scouts to meet specific advancement objectives.
Adult Leaders
Young people join the Sea Scout program, in part, to associate with adult leaders.
Advancement Requirements & Downloads
- Current Sea Scout Advancement Requirements.
- QM Fact Sheet (BSA Official - 420-012).
- QM Leadership Service Project Workbook (BSA Official) fill-out and print the package from your computer.
- QM Rank Application - Fillable (BSA Official - 420-015) fill-out and print the package from your computer.
- Sea Scout Personal Advancement Record (SPAR).
Leadership Recognition
- Venturing & Sea Scout Leadership Awards (BSA Official) - The Venturing and Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Venturers and Sea Scouts who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and Sea Scouts and who exemplify the Venturing Code, Venturing Oath, and Sea Promise.
Partner Opportunities
- US Coast Guard Auxillary - The National Commodore of the Coast Guard Auxiliary would like to recognize all new Eagles and Quartermasters by providing them with a congratulatory letter upon completion of their requirements. Visit the USCGA here for more information.
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary - The Coast Guard Auxiliary has the authority to provide training to Sea Scouts in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts of America. This USCGA Training Opportunities document to learn about training opportunities with your local USCGA organization.
Sea Scout Recruiting and Retention
Recruiting and retaining motivated Scouts and quality leaders is a full time job for most units. We are developing tools that we hope you will find useful in your efforts to recruit and retain membership in your units.
Be A Scout
The National Council has developed Be A Scout as an interactive web tool that can help prospective Scouts an leaders to locate and learn more about your Ship. The Be A Scout! program can help your unit grow and be found when you log into and update your unit information.
When interested youth and adults use Be A Scout, they enter their city or zip code information and an interactive map populates Scout units that are close to them. They select a unit by clicking on a "pin" that takes them to an informational page that tells them about the unit they have selected. The information they view is customized by the units themselves and may include meeting place information and logos, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and other important contact information. Interested persons can even leave information for you to contact them. Be A Scout is an awesome recruting tool!
Learn more about how to customize your Ship's Be A Scout information by visiting the National Councils website and downloading an informational presentation here.
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Western Region Sea Scouts
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Area Boatswain applications now being accepted. The deadline to turn in your application is July 31st. Download the application here. For more info about Area Boatswains see this blog post on The West Wind.
Southern Region Sea Scouts
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Sea Scouts has been making a difference in the lives of men and women for more than a century; today there are more than 50 million living Scouting alumni. Whether you were a Scout, leader, volunteer, parent, or supporter, you are alumni of the nation’s foremost youth movement.
Now you can reconnect with the adventure of Scouting through our various Sea Scout alumni organizations and the BSA's Alumni Connection. Join the thousands of others who care about the youth of our nation, Sea Scouts, BSA, and the Boy Scouts of America!
Whether you're an active volunteer, or someone who just wants to keep up with what is happening in Scouting, here you should find what you need to stay connected to the Sea Scouts, BSA and the Boy Scouts of America.
Some of the ways you can reconnect are -
Be a Volunteer
Without thousands of volunteers, Sea Scouts programs would not be possible. If you are not yet a volunteer — but are interested in becoming one — there are several ways to get involved.
Leadership Roles
Sea Scout leaders serve in one of the BSA's most important roles. Our Skippers, Mates, and Committee Members directly mentor youth and make a difference in the lives of millions.
Please note: The BSA is committed to child safety and ensuring that every youth has a positive experience in Scouting. Before assigning an adult to a leadership position, a background check is required.
Administrative Roles
Share your expertise and special talents to serve your local BSA council.
Councils are always in need of active and engaged board members, unit committee members, merit badge counselors, and special event committee personnel.
As Needed
You can volunteer with the Sea Scouts, BSA even if you don't have a lot of time to commit. Help supervise a cruise, prepare lunch at an event, work at an event registration table, or do any number of small tasks help Sea Scouts in your community.
