Academy Introductory Mission (AIM) Information Session-Interested in attending one of this summer’s three weeks of AIM? There will be an information session held on Wednesday, March 11th, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm (ET) [19:00-20:00]. To register, please visit this page. You will receive your link to the session after registration. This session (and the remainder of those on the registration […]
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 […]
It’s time to apply to be the National Boatswain Elect and members of the National Quarterdeck for the 2026-2027 term-I’m Lily Escobar, the incoming National Boatswain, I’m inviting Sea Scout Youth Leaders to apply for the National Boatswain Elect. This position works directly with me as the National Boatswain to establish familiarity with running the National Quarterdeck. This provides opportunities for the Boatswain Elect to experience participating on the National Quarterdeck and gaining knowledge and procedures […]
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.
Coast Guard Tech Talk: Systems Engineering and Technology Management-Technology is evolving faster than the tools to manage it. Over the last 40 years, three new disciplines have evolved to meet this challenge of managing the concepts, development, sale, management, and life cycle of technology services, systems, infrastructures, and enterprises. Systems Engineering is the concept, building, testing, and presenting new technology to market. Technology […]
Sea Scout Leadership Award-Purpose of the Sea Scout Leadership Award The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented to deserving Sea Scout youth members and Scouters who made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting at the National, Territory, and Council level. They should exemplify the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Sea Scout Promise. To be eligible for the […]
2026 National Flagship Application Process Now Open-Now is the time for all ships to take stock of their past year’s program and document their accomplishments to apply for the annual National Flagship Competition. You will find the National Flagship Council Approval Form, the Sea Scout Ship Performance Criteria, and the application instructions here: National Flagship Information Scott Christensen, Chair, National Flagship […]
Cruise aboard the USCG Barque Eagle-Do you want the adventure of a lifetime? Apply to sail aboard the tall ship US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle! The Eagle is a three-masted barque used to train Coast Guard cadets and officer candidates yearly during the spring and summer months. The Eagle was built in Germany in 1936 and was taken as a […]
