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Sea Scouts in Action: Whaleboat Rowing Training in San Francisco
Over 60 Sea Scouts from all over the Bay Area gathered at South Beach Marina in San Francisco near Oracle Park on March 1 to train to row on whaleboats. For those who do not know, whaleboats are historic open boats, pointed at both sides, which were originally...
Quartermaster Recognition Items
Looking for a Quartermaster neckerchief, or parent/mentor pins? Then check out the Great Smokey Mountain Council website. These items have been approved by BSA Licensing, and the National Sea Scout Committee.
Coast Guard Tech Talk: Understanding Electronic Nautical Charts and Their Uses
Please register for our March 2025 Coast Guard Tech Talk on 25 March 2025 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O4GjDOXISBCmchHq7stLMQ Our speaker is Mr. Edwin Martin. He currently serves on the...
2025-2026 National Quarterdeck Application Process Now Open
It’s time to apply to be a National Boatswain, National Boatswain Elect, and members of the National Quarterdeck for the 2025-2026 term – taking office at BSA’s National Annual Meeting for a one-year term starting June 1, 2024. “This year, we have an exciting new...
19 March 2025 National Sea Scout Roundtable
Please join us on March 19, 2025 at 600 pm Pacific/800 PM Central/900 Eastern for a Special National Roundtable on “What is the next Big Idea for Sea Scouts BSA”? An example of a previous big idea and change to the program is the growth of Kayaking and Stand Up...
New Handbook Released
The latest Sea Scout Handbook was released on February 18, 2025. There are many updates, especially in the area of advancement. As with the previous version, this version is only available as a downloadable PDF from the Manual Resource Center. There is no intent to...
Academy Introductory Mission (AIM) Application
USCGA Admissions approved up to ten Sea Scouts to participate in the Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) 2025.
Academy Introductory Mission (AIM) Information Night
The US Coast Guard Academy will be hosting an Information night on the 2025 Academy Introductory Mission (AIM) for those rising Juniors (or equivalent) who have an interest in attending the Coast Guard Academy. The Virtual Information session will be held on...
Coast Guard Tech Talk: First Aid Training: What You Need to Know and Where to Find Training
Please join us for our February 2025 Coast Guard Tech Talk Table on February 25th, 2025 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT on the Zoom Webinar link below https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gYvlHdToQ7afAoU_5oFuJQ Our speaker is Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM, currently...
National Sea Scout Roundtable: February 19, 2025 at 9pmET/8pmCT/7pmMT/6pmPT
Join us for our next National Roundtable, including discussions on planning Long Cruises, Scoutbook to Unit Metrics, and Recruiting. Hope to see you on February 19, 2025 at 1800 PST/2100 EST. Register in advance for this Roundtable:...