The BSA National Board, on February 10, 2016, adopted a resolution “…to make Sea Scouts a separate program with the same status of other programs.” What are the changes in Sea Scout eligibility for awards and recognitions as a result of the Sea Scout program status...
On behalf of the National Sea Scout Committee and the Southern Region, we are pleased to announce the selection of a new Southern Region Commodore T.W. Cook. His election will take place in San Diego at the Southern Region Annual meeting and we look forward to his...
Ship 100, the “Viking” Honored With BoatU.S. and the Sea Scouts, BSA 2016 National Flagship Award The Boats Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) and Sea Scouts, BSA recognize Sea Scout Ship 100 the “Viking” of San Francisco Bay Area Council and Golden...
IRVING, TX – Sea Scouts, BSA announced today its support of Wear Your Life Jacket to Work (and School) Day on Friday, May 20, 2016. Sea Scouts, BSA joins boating professionals and boating enthusiasts to heighten awareness of different life jacket types that are...
Last year, the National Sea Scout Committee wrote and approved a strategy map for the Sea Scout strategic plan. We selected some of the strategic plan elements for emphasis in 2016 and have already begun working on achieving some important milestones. Since the...
The Sea Scout program relies on an annual Long Cruise just like Scouting relies on summer camp or baseball relies on the World Series. It is the pinnacle of what Sea Scouting has to offer, high adventure on the water, lifelong friendships, lifelong memories, and of...
An Interview with Sea Scout Quartermaster, Kimberly Houghton, of Ship 502: Q: Tell me a little bit about yourself and your involvement with Sea Scouts.: How and when did you join? What did you participate in? A: Sea Scouts was a family operation for me – I joined...
IRVING, TX- The National Sea Scout Support Committee announces the selection of Rachel West of Georgetown, Texas as the 2016-2017 National Sea Scout Boatswain. Her term of office is June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. She is a member of Ship 911, SSS Response,...
The National Sea Scout Committee has received many questions regarding the effects of the Sea Scout Resolution.These questions have been answered in this Frequently Asked Question Fact Sheet. If you have specific questions that are not addressed here, please send an...
Watsonville, CA,– Starting this spring, West Marine is taking a new approach with its nonprofit BlueFuture program. While the program initially supported initiatives on three fronts — youth boating, sustainable fisheries and marine conservation — the company has opted...
