Sea Scouts BSA

Announcing the 2018-2019 National Boatswain

The National Sea Scout Support Committee announces the selection of Jack Otto of Houston, Texas as the 2018-2019 National Sea Scout Boatswain. His term of office will be from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019. He is a member of Ship 468, chartered by the St. Andrews...

Scholarship Opportunity

This may be applicable to some of you: the Marlee Foundation provides scholarships for children of US Special Forces members.  For more details, see this page. If you are not aware of it, there are a number of scholarships relevant to Sea Scouts. See the scholarship...

Introducing the Best Practice Library

Across the county there are successful ships that deliver on Sea Scouting’s promise of high adventure in, on, around, and under the water. Each ship is unique. Each ship has it’s own strengths and weaknesses. In order to make every ship more successful, a...

Council Sea Scout Leadership Awards

Seldom do I see Sea Scouts performing in the company of Boy Scouts. However, a few Sea Scouts from Capitol Area Council were recognized for outstanding leadership – in front of over 200 Scouters from Troops, Venturing Crews, and Explorers. At the Capitol Area...

Ben Feril takes the helm as Northeast Region Commodore

During the 2018 Northeast Region Bridge of Honor at Swedesboro, NJ, National Sea Scout Commodore Charlie Wurster installed Ben Feril as the Regional Commodore. Ben is an retired Navy Captain and is an active Scouter in DELMARVA Council. He will chair the Northeast...

Southern Region Sea Scout Leadership Awards

Please congratulate this year’s Southern Region Sea Scout Leadership Award recipients! Savannah Cushman,of Ship 208, Sam Houston Area Council, in Baytown, Texas is currently serving as Regional Boatswain. During her term she has led the operations of the...

Sea Scout Decals and Magnetic Signs available

6-inch decal — $ 4.00 each 12-inch decal– $ 10.00 each 18-inch decal — $ 17.00 each 12-inch magnetic sign — $ 15.00 Designed to be waterproof. Peel off and stick to any surface. Use on a boat or any hard surface. Order from: Office of the Sea...

Sea Scouts for Scoutmasters

At one time or another you have probably heard the age old adage, It is easier to turn a scouter into a sailor than turn a sailor into a scouter. Commodore TW Cook has written the Sea Scouts for Scoutmasters guide make that transition even easier. If you are an...

Southern Region Board Meeting

This past week, I attended a Regional Meeting for the first time. It was as incredible opportunity to be introduced to the Southern Region Board and connect faces to names. Not only did I feel welcomed the moment I registered, but I was asked to start and end the...

Galveston Sea Scout Academy Report

This year our Sea Scout Academy went swimmingly, with record attendance from all over the region! All our tracks ran well and on target, we conducted nightly boatswains’ meetings where we advised and addressed the concerns of all of our ships boatswains. The Sea...
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