Sea Scouts BSA

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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.

Find a ship near you and join the fun!

Welcome To Sea Scouts

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.

Why Join Sea Scouts?

Maritime Adventure Awaits!

Adventure

What makes Sea Scouts so unique is getting out on the water. Sea Scout ships use a variety of boats from small outboard motorboats to large sailing yachts and vessels.

Advancement & Awards

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

Training

Sea Scouts receive training in seamanship and leadership. From ship meetings, long cruises, a USCG sponsored Safety at Sea, to SEAL (Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership) training, you will be learning every step of the way whether you realize it or not.

Scout Led Program

You and your shipmates lead your Sea Scout program, so you make it what you want. In Sea Scouts, you build your own adventure!

Helpful Resources

Find the resources you need today

New Ship Resources

Ready to bring the Sea Scout Program to your area? Check out our organization kit which has plenty of resources including applications, training, and more.

Scout Resources

Looking for information on uniforms, advancement, or even upcoming events and opportunities? Learn more at our Scout resource page.

Leader Resources

Help support your Sea Scout Program with management, training, and more.

Latest News

Read our latest program and event updates.

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Sea Scouts BSA

Join a ship today

Welcome To Sea Scouts

Why Join Sea Scouts?

Adventure

Advancement & Awards

Training

Scout Led Program

Helpful Resources

Find the resources you need today

New Ship Resources

Scout Resources

Leader Resources

Latest News

Coast Guard Tech Talk: The Coast Guard Academy and the Importance of STEM proficiency as part of the admissions process

Introduction to On the Water Leadership Skills

NSSC Roundtable – Staffing the 2026 National Jamboree

Sea Scout Summer Camp

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Upcoming Safety-at-Sea Events

The Sea Scout Marksmanship Program has Closed

National Flagship on Local TV

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Mel Johnson NSSC Announcement

New Paddlecraft Safety Training

New Sea Scout Basic Training Now Live!

Sea Scouts on YouTube

Questions about Sea Scout?

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