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American Canoe Association Partnership Established
The leaders of American Canoe Association (ACA) and the Sea Scouts, BSA recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes ongoing support for paddling in Sea Scout units (“Ships”). Christopher Stec, Chief Operating Officer of the ACA, noted that "the ACA...
Sea Scout Apparel Available
At the 2016 National Annual Meeting, Sea Scouts, BSA unveiled a line of gear and apparel. The items include the Sea Scout logo and can be personalized with your ship name and/or number, your name, your position and so much more. The purpose of this initiative is for...
Spring 2017 Seabadge
Seabadge Course SB-29-IL-2017 will be held in Springfield, IL at the Lake Springfield Christian Assembly Camp (map)on the weekend of March 31 – April 2. It will begin at 1300 CDT (1:00 p.m.) on Friday and conclude by 1300 CDT (1:00 p.m.) on Sunday. Early arrival...
Summer Cruise Opportunities
What is a long cruise? The Long Cruise is a super summer activity that is be the culmination of everything that the Sea Scouts have been preparing and training to do for the entire year. It is traditionally a one to two week cruise on a large vessel. However it...
Sea Scout Eligibility for Awards
The BSA National Board, on February 10, 2016, adopted a resolution “…to make Sea Scouts a separate program with the same status of other programs.” What are the changes in Sea Scout eligibility for awards and recognitions as a result of the Sea Scout program status...
T.W. Cook to Take the Helm as New Southern Region Commodore
On behalf of the National Sea Scout Committee and the Southern Region, we are pleased to announce the selection of a new Southern Region Commodore T.W. Cook. His election will take place in San Diego at the Southern Region Annual meeting and we look forward to his...
2016 National Flagship Named
Ship 100, the “Viking” Honored With BoatU.S. and the Sea Scouts, BSA 2016 National Flagship Award The Boats Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) and Sea Scouts, BSA recognize Sea Scout Ship 100 the “Viking” of San Francisco Bay Area Council and Golden...
Lake Erie Sea Base
The annual Lake Erie Sea Base will be held July 17-23, registration has been extended until May 31st. Download the registration form for more information.
Sea Scouts, BSA to Encourage others to “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work and School” on May 20
IRVING, TX - Sea Scouts, BSA announced today its support of Wear Your Life Jacket to Work (and School) Day on Friday, May 20, 2016. Sea Scouts, BSA joins boating professionals and boating enthusiasts to heighten awareness of different life jacket types that are...
Area 6 Staff Changes
An update for all Sea Scouters in Area 6, effective April 30th, Don Shields has resigned as the Area 6 Commodore. We thank Don for his many years of service to Sea scouts and the Area. John Paprocki and Bill Hamilton interviewed and reviewed 3 candidates to replace Don as Area 6 Commodore. We are pleased to announce that David Campbell was put forth and approved as the New Area 6 Commodore.