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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...
2019 World Scout Jamboree
Remember, Sea Scouts can attend the upcoming World Jamboree! The LAST day to register for the US World Scout Jamboree Contingent at the early bird rate is 1/31/18! Apply at wsj2019.us - it's a chance to meet Scouts from all around the world. There are also some staff...
2018 Boatswain and SEAL Applications Open
The National Sea Scout Committee is looking for talented Sea Scouts to represent the program at the Area, Regional, and National level. Each Area, Regional or National Boatswain will represent Sea Scouts, BSA at Boy Scouts of America Meetings, other meetings, Sea...
Update from the Regional Yeoman
I have a couple of exciting updates for members of Southern Region Sea Scouting. The first is a call for photos from your ship, council, and area activities, please send photos to srquarterdeck@gmail.com along with a short description and background for each photo....
SNOWSTORM 2018
SNOWSTORM is a competition for Senior Girl Scouts, Mariners, Explorers, Ventures, Sea Scouts, and Boy Scouts ages 13-20. All participants must be registered members of BSA or GSUSA. This is a one-day indoor and outdoor event with a chance to have fun and fellowship...
Winter Amidships (WAM) 2018
Bay-Lakes Council, Boy Scouts of America and the alumni of the Fond du Lac Scouts are proud to invite you to the 44th Winter Amidships (WAM)! This co-ed Scouting event will be held on February 24th, 2018, at the National Guard Armory, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. WAM is a...
Sea Scouting in South Texas – Strengthening New Ships
When I visited the Texas Seabadge course in October, I heard of a new Sea Scout ship in the Rio Grande Council - Ship 911. At Seabadge, I met Ship 911’s committee chair, Mr. Jesus Loperena. Knowing that I wanted to go and help train the new ship, I proposed an idea to...
Central Region Koch Cup Qualifiers
The following teams from the Central Region have qualified for the 2018 Koch Cup, to be held in Galveston, Texas July 8-13.