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Commodore’s Corner: October 2019
Hi all - there’s a lot going on and I’m overdue getting a Commodore’s Corner out, so here we go... National Sea Scout Director Owen McCulloch - photo by Richard Lipham In case you missed the earlier announcement, the biggest news is that we have a new National...
Introduction to AuxScout
Introduction to AUXSCOUT - What is it? How do we implement it? – Introduction for Sea Scout Commodores & Adult Leaders. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has adopted the Sea Scout program as its official youth program. The Auxiliary calls the Auxiliary – Sea Scout Youth...
Commodore’s Corner Brief Update for August 2019
https://youtu.be/4MboA-TvIGQ I am not sure yet how Commodore's Corner is going to work (would love to hear your thoughts on what you'd like to see, send your ideas via email to twcook at seascout.org). In the meanwhile, here is a quick update on a few topics that need...
Meet National Commodore TW Cook
New National Commodore TW Cook discusses the state of Sea Scouts and his plans for the term with National Boatswain's Mate Ryan Trefny.
Advanced on-the-Water Leadership Skills Training Released
Following nearly two years of development, Advanced On-the-Water Leader Skills Training (AOWLS) is now available to Sea Scout leaders. This program models how adult leaders can step back from the helm, set performance expectations for the youth in their unit, and...
Commodore Wurster Reflects on 10 Years at the Helm
Charles Wurster reflects on the progress and accomplishments made at every level.
Sea Scouts: Where are they going?
Whenever I’m asked the question “why do Sea Scouts?” by any high-schooler or adult, I usually provide a variety of reasons. One reason that I always explain is that Sea Scouts is valuable because the career opportunities the program exposes you to. When I say career...
Ship 16 Confluence of Suffolk, VA named 2019 National Flagship
Sea Scout Ship 16 Confluence of Colonial Virginia Council has been awarded the 2019 BoatU.S. National Flagship Award. Ship 16 has an extensive and well rounded outdoor program, solid youth leadership and great participation in community service.
Greg Harden Takes the Watch as Western Region Commodore
Meet Western Region Commodore Greg Harden.
Sea Scout National Youth Quarterdeck
One of the best the parts about the Sea Scouts is that it is Scout led, that is something that we want to show on the national level. We are now introducing the National Youth Quarterdeck, a national level group of experienced Sea Scout youth to help guide the Sea...