- 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 […]
- Sea Scouts Chosen to Go This Summer on the USCGC Barque Eagle - This summer’s Barque Eagle cruise, which takes place from August 10–14, will include a primary and alternate team of Sea Scouts, who were chosen from the largest applicant pool ever. They will be departing from Greenport, NY (out on Long Island), and sailing up to the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. On the […]
- Which ‘Tall Ship’ will you board this summer? - Choose from over 22 exciting historic tall ships—from all over the world—when you join our 4th annual Commodores Cruise for 8 days of high adventure sailing between Norfolk, VA, and Baltimore, MD. This year, we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by touring and sailing alongside these “Pirates of the Caribbean”-style square riggers like Chile’s beautiful Esmeralda, […]
- Commemorative Quartermaster Certificate - To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and in recognition of our partnership with America250, Scouting America will present all Quartermasters who earn the rank in 2026 with a special commemorative Quartermaster certificate. This limited-edition certificate will be available only to Sea Scouts who achieve the Quartermaster rank in […]
- New Infographics from the ACA - We have been fortunate to have a great partnership with the America Canoe Association (ACA). They recently provided us with eight infographics that would make great reminders to post at your Ship’s meeting location, or share them with a local livery. You can find them on the Paddlesports Resources page.
- Sea Scout travels to Antarctica - John Humphreys, a Sea Scout with Ship 185 “Valhalla” of Apollo Beach, Fla., joined a scientific scuba diving mission to Antarctica two years ago. “It’s the place on Earth most like Mars,” says John, now 17. “Getting to go to the most remote places on Earth was pretty special to me.” But the journey was […]
- Boost Your Ship’s Social Media Success - Looking to perfect your Ship’s social media presence? Check out Scouting America’s Social Media Playbook, to get some quick ideas.
- Scout Shop now carries Sea Scout Uniforms - On February 26, the Scout Shop now has a new "Sea Scouts Collection" where you can find all your uniform needs!
