Lake Erie Sea Base
The annual Lake Erie Sea Base will be held July 17-23, registration has been extended until May 31st. Download the registration form for more information.
Area 6 Staff Changes
An update for all Sea Scouters in Area 6, effective April 30th, Don Shields has resigned as the Area 6 Commodore. We thank Don for his many years of service to Sea scouts and the Area. John Paprocki and Bill Hamilton interviewed and reviewed 3 candidates to replace Don as Area 6 Commodore. We are pleased to announce that David Campbell was put forth and approved as the New Area 6 Commodore.
From the Central Region Boatswain – April Edition
I’m back for the month of April with some updates. Recently, we had our regional meeting to discuss upcoming events and new programs. Personally, I had fun during the meeting, and I hope to see other youth representation at our next meeting – I am challenging all the Area Boatswains to join me at our next face-to-face meeting this fall. Don’t forget the Central Region Rendezvous May 20-22nd on Lake Springfield.
Passport to Adventure Long Cruise Guide
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...Alumni Spotlight- Kimberly Houghton
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...West Marine BlueFuture® Grants Available
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...From the Central Region Boatswain – March Edition
Ahoy, Sea Scouts! I am back to discuss uniforms – something that I am sure we’ve all had some confusion over.
Needed: A Passionate Individual to Serve as Area 5 Commodore
The area covers Western Missouri, Western Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.
Responsibilities include being the lead contact for Sea Scout Ships in the Area and developing a team to assist the Ships’ efforts to deliver the quality Sea Scout program to our youth.
From the Central Region Commodore – March Edition
Happy Spring!
While other Ships in other Regions have been “on the water” for some time, we in the Central Region have just begun thinking of uncovering the boats, doing our safety checks and needed repairs and deciding when we plan to launch. Spring is a busy time for our Ships.