Sea Scouts BSA

Welcome Aboard!

This New Leader Resource was developed to jumpstart your volunteer experience.

Resources for Leaders

Training

Recognition

Uniforms

Ship Management

New Leader Resources

New Unit Organization Kit

Welcome Aboard!

This page was designed with you, a new ship leader, in mind. You will find all the resources needed to jump start your journey as a volunteer.

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Safeguarding Youth Training

New leaders are required to take Safeguarding Youth Training before registering and before volunteer service with youth begins. You can take this training at my.scouting.org.

Fast Start Training

Before doing anything else, take the online Fast Start Training and consider taking Sea scout Adult Leader Basic Training. Both of these programs were designed to introduce new leaders to the Sea Scout program.

New Unit (Ship) Organization Kit

This page is tailored to any new leader, the New Ship Organization Kit is an additional resource that builds on this page to assist volunteers in starting a new unit (Ship).

Sea Scout Manual

The 2025 Edition of the Sea Scout Manual features updated Advancement Requirements and Electives, the new Paddlesports program, updated Ship Organization and Uniform Requirements, improved Safety and Seamanship resources, and more. Download a copy from the Manual Resource Center or purchase one here.

Skipper's Manual

The Skipper’s Handbook is now part of the Sea Scout Handbook.

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Sea Scouts for Scoutmasters

If you are an experienced Boy Scout leader but new to Sea Scouts, this document explains Sea Scouts in terms familiar to you, and will help you get off to a great start in Sea Scouting.

Sea Scouts for Scoutmasters 

Sea Scouts for Scoutmasters Video (31m)

Program Toolbox

Program is what makes a successful ship! The program toolbox contains resourses such as cruise planning guides, advancement plans, sample activites and seamanship tools.
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Ship Management Resource Center

From insurance to planning resourses, discount purchasing options to ships bylaws, this Resource Center is meant to make manageing your Ship eaiser so you can focus on a quality program.

Marketing Toolbox

This toolbox contains all sorts of materials to get your marketing efforts kicked off. These include logos, stock images, videos, open house templates, posters, fliers, and more.

Partnerships

Sea Scouting is connected to the boating community like no other youth serving organization. Our partners include the US Power Squadrons, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the American Canoe Association, BoatUS, and Build to Teach. Learn about our partners and the various agreements you can take advantage of. 
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