Run for the Wall
On May 20, 2017 the southern route of the 29th annual Run for the Wall made their pit stop in Grand Prairie, Texas. Members of Ship 1880, the SSS Zavala, were on hand in the parking lot of the Dubiski Career High School to welcome approximately 400 motorcycles and...Sea Scouts and Scouters Recognized at National Meeting
Last week during the Venturing and Sea Scout Reception at the Boy Scouts of America’s National Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, the inaugural Sea Scout Leadership Award Class was announced. This year’s recipients include Rachel West of Georgetown, Texas...Area Boatswains for 2017-2018
Meet your Southern Region Area Boatswains for 2017-2018! Our region is divided into 9 “areas” – each of which consists of 8 to 12 councils. From a Sea Scout perspective, each area has an Area Commodore, the adult volunteer who serves as the Sea Scout...Verification process for on-water boating skills courses
NASBLA is announcing a new course verification opportunity for providers of on-water skills training for recreational power or human-propelled boating courses. Successful completion will include the award of a uniquely numbered verified course mark indicating,...Revised Safe Boating and Sailing Standards
The National Sea Scout Committee has recently approved an update to the Safe Boating and Sailing Standards for Sea Scout activities. A copy of the new standards is attached. These standards are applicable to all Sea Scout activities; particularly activities on...Makahiki – August 4-6
MAKAHIKI is a weekend full of competition, fun and friendship. Water events include Swimming, Canoe Swap, Row Boating and other fun water related activities.
Get Your Pirate’s License!
Some great new programs for Central Region Sea Scouts! See if you can’t spend an entire Rendezvous talking like a pirate, arrrrrrgh!
From the Central Region Commodore – May, 2017
Happy boating season. We all survived the winter and are preparing for anther summer filled with boating activities. Several thoughts crossed my mind that I thought I should share with you.