Has everyone in your Ship completed the new version of Youth Protection Training? Please give this urgent matter your immediate attention.  In February, 2018 a new version of Youth Protection Training was released to replace the three previous versions of Youth...

Sixty-four Sea Scouts from 10 different countries and 17 different states set sail on the waters of Offatts Bayou off of Galveston Island, Texas in the William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup, which concluded on Thursday. Sponsored by the William I. Koch...

Are you ready to “Unlock a New World? The USA Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in 2019 is accepting applications for participants, adult volunteers, and International Service Team (IST) members. We hope that you can join us for an adventure of a lifetime....

The National Sea Scout Leadership Award, first presented last year, is awarded to Sea Scouts and Scouters who show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership and service to Sea Scouting at the National Level. Sea Scout Leadership Awards are also presented...

Earlier today, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved some exciting updates to the Order of the Arrow program. Beginning February 1, 2019, unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scout units.  The new Order of the Arrow membership...

The Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) and Sea Scouts, BSA recognize Sea Scout Ship 1 “SSS UNIQUE” of East Texas Area Council and Tomahawk District as the recipient of the 2018 BoatU.S. and Sea Scouts, BSA “National Flagship” Award. BoatU.S....

Yesterday the BSA announced “Scout Me In,” a new campaign to invite young people and families to be a part of the life-changing experience of Scouting. The BSA has unveiled a Sea Scout version of the logo and has released a Family Scouting Update to clarify changes...

After a career spanning nearly five decades, five local councils, and 13 years at the National Service Center, Keith Christopher will retire from the Boy Scouts of America after 44 years of service effective June 1, 2018. Keith, who currently serves as department...

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...