- Ship 9316 Wins Offshore Regatta - On September 12, the 44th Anchorage Cup Offshore race took place on Lake Michigan. The Sea Scouts' vessel, Encore, crewed by six youth and three adults, finished first overall among JAM boats with a corrected time of 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 56 seconds, winning a trophy for their achievement.
- Upcoming Safety-at-Sea Events - With fall approaching, it is time for our annual Safety-at-Sea (S@S) events sponsored by the US Coast Guard and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Here are the upcoming S@S events: Safety at Sea GAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 Safety at Sea GAM will be held 2-4 October 2026 at the US Merchant […]
- National Virtual Sea Scout Academy 2026-2027 - Join the National Virtual Sea Scout Academy for live Zoom sessions supporting Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster advancement tracks.
- 2027 National Flagship Application Process - Now is the time for all ships to begin taking stock of their 2026 program and document their accomplishments to date in preparation to apply for the annual National Flagship Competition. The submission process will open 1 December 2026 and close 31 January 2027. You will find the National Flagship Council Approval Form, the Sea […]
- Teen-led sea scout crew takes on adult sailors in Charleston Harbor race series - Ship 50 is participating in the harbor race series crewed by the Sea Scouts. Check out the video!
- A New, Simpler Renewal Cycle for All Members - Scouting America announced an important change at last week’s National Annual Meeting that will simplify the membership and unit renewal process nationwide. By February 2028, all members and all units will have a single, common renewal month of February. This change is in response to feedback from unit leaders and other Scouters who asked for […]
- Advancement Updates - These updates to the advancement requirements were approved on 7 May.
- 2026 Academy Introductory Mission (AIM) Selectees - The US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Sea Scouts are proud to announce the following Sea Scouts who will be attending the Academy Introductory Mission (AIM) at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, this summer. Their applications are now being reviewed by the Coast Guard Academy, and they will be assigned to […]
- An Interview with the 2025-2026 National Boatswain - An interview with the 2025-2026 National Boatswain Abbey Holloman
- 2026-2027 National Boatswain-elect Selection - We are pleased to announce the new National Boatswain-elect for the coming term. Jack W. has been selected and will assume office on June 1st, after the Change of Watch at the Scouting America National Annual Meeting in Dallas. He is a member of Ship 23 from Longhouse Council in Liverpool, NY, and most recently, […]
- 2026 National and Territorial Sea Scout Leadership Awards - The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, Service Territories, and the Scouting America National Council to Sea Scouts and adult volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to the Sea Scout program. The 2026 National Award recipients are: The 2026 Territorial Award recipients are: Congratulations and Bravo Zulu to all our Sea Scout Leadership […]
- 2026 National Flagship and Fleet - BoatUS and Scouting America’s Sea Scouts have announced that Sea Scout Ship Viking (#100) of the Golden Gate Area Council (San Francisco, California) has been named the 2026–2027 BoatUS–Sea Scout National Flagship, continuing a tradition that has flourished since the partnership began in 2002. Chartered by the San Francisco Sailing Whaleboat Association, Ship Viking exemplifies […]
