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Commodore’s Corner: Coronavirus Edition
Our world has changed dramatically since I last wrote you. Amid all the change and constraints imposed on us, this could be our finest hour. Consider that our traditional competitors for the attention of youth - sports, orchestra, etc. - are all dead in the water. If...
Advancement Questions during Covid-19
If you have questions about advancement during this time of "social distancing," then we suggest you check out the FAQ the BSA has put together. There is a section dedicated to "Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts" and the answers to many questions, including...
Announcing the 2020-2021 National Boatswain
It is my privilege to announce that the National Quarterdeck has selected Aven Alexander as the National Sea Scout Boatswain for the 2020-2021 term starting on June 1, 2020. Aven is a Quartermaster Sea Scout with Ship 1, SSS Unique (2018 National Flagship), in East...
Commodore’s Corner: Charlie Wurster
Congratulations to our immediate past National Commodore! Distinguished Eagle Scout, VADM Charlie Wurster (USCG, retired), has been named as one of the 2020 Silver Buffalo award recipients. He and his family will be honored at the 2020 National Annual Meeting of the...
2019 Class of Quartermasters
Thirty-Five new Quartermasters joined the ranks during 2019. Slightly higher than the average number of QMs over the last twelve years. Let's greet the class of 2019. Aven A. East Texas Area Council TXMadison A. Sam Houston Area Council TXChristopher A. Connecticut...
Commodore’s Corner: Five Opportunities
Hi everyone, it’s that time of year when applications for all sorts of things are due. Please make sure all your Scouts are aware of these! Apply for National, Regional or Area Boatswain! National, Regional and Area Boatswain applications are due shortly. National...
Sail Aboard the USCG Eagle
Every summer for over a decade, the Coast Guard has partnered with Sea Scouting to offer a weeklong sailing adventure aboard USCGC EAGLE to a select group of Sea Scouts from around the nation.
Apply for SEAL Training 2020
For the first time ever, SEAL training will be offered in all four regions, at a record setting ten locations! This makes SEAL more accessible than ever before. If you are not familiar with SEAL, it is similar to NAYLE, the BSA's advanced outdoor leadership training....
Apply for National (or Regional or Area) Boatswain!
It’s time to apply for National Boatswain for the 2020-2021 term – taking office at BSA’s National Annual Meeting for a one year term starting June 1st, 2020
Commodore’s Corner – December 2019
Ship 405 Christmas Cruisephoto by Linda Callaway Happy Holidays Everyone! This has certainly been an eventful year in Sea Scouting, and thanks to the hard work from a lot of you, much has been accomplished. Obviously we don’t have final numbers for 2019 quite yet, but...