New National Commodore Selected: Ben Feril
n me in welcoming Ben Feril as the 2022-2024 National Sea Scout Commodore. Ben’s term officially begins on June 1 and you can join us for the virtual change of watch on May 21 at 2100 EST.
2022 Update to Sea Scout Advancement Requirements
Hello everyone – it’s my pleasure to let you know that we’ve updated the Sea Scout advancement requirements to better accommodate paddle craft. The 2016 revision initially added paddle craft options, resulting in paddle craft becoming so popular that now 25% of...Southern Region Mailing List Discontinued
Effective June 1st, Southern Region is no more as BSA transitions to the new National Service Territory model. If you would like to continue to receive Sea Scout news, please subscribe to the Commodore’s Corner mailing list – use this link to subscribe....National Service Territories and Sea Scouts
Introducing the new National Service Territory Boatswains and Commodores. Territories will replace Regions and Areas in the BSA hierarchy.
Commodore’s Corner: Happy New Year 2021
Hello everyone, and Happy New Year. 2020 wasn’t quite the year we were looking for, but despite everything, Sea Scouting persevered and is poised for a great 2021.
Commodore’s Corner: Fall Equinox Edition 2020
There’s a lot going on this fall – here are a few notes to bring you all up to date. Program Notes As we approach the fall equinox, school has started in most places and we are all struggling to figure out how our program is going to work this fall and...Sea Promise Updated
As you are probably aware, BSA is committed to making sure that all of our programs and related materials are free of anything not inclusive. In Sea Scouts, one significant element that is questionable is the last line of the Sea Promise, which reads “seek to preserve...Commodore’s Corner: Summer 2020
This has certainly been an interesting and unprecedented summer for Scouting and Sea Scouting in particular. It would be surprising if you have not heard about BSA’s Churchill Plan and the proposals that would have affected Sea Scouts, but at this point, that is...2020 National Bridge of Honor
Please plan to join us on Wednesday, May 27th at 8pm central time for our first ever Virtual National Bridge of Honor!