With fall approaching, it is time for our annual Safety-at-Sea (S@S) events sponsored by the US Coast Guard and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Here are the upcoming S@S events:
Safety at Sea GAM
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2026 Safety at Sea GAM will be held 2-4 October 2026 at the US Merchant Marine Academy. Please follow this link to register your unit:
https://scoutingevent.com/358-SafetyatSeaandGam
What is a GAM? Traditionally, a visit or friendly gathering at sea or ashore between ships and sailors. Events, exhibits, and games will include: Damage Control Simulator, Pyrotechnics Instruction, Flash pan/Fire Extinguisher Training, Recreational Vessel Inspection, Shipboard FIRST Aid, Craft in Distress Exercise, Signaling, Search & Rescue Olympics (timed challenge), Dewatering & Pump Operation, and more!
Remember, camping will be available, but the event is also Bring Your Own Boat, so if you intend to come by sea, please remember to send your vessel information.
Safety-at-Sea Curtis Bay Annapolis
This year’s Safety at Sea will take place on September 19 at U.S. Coast Guard Station Annapolis.
This event is open to all registered Sea Scouts, Venturers, and Scouts BSA members who are at least 14 years old. Maritime Explorers ages 11-14 are also invited to attend. This fun, action-packed event gives participants hands-on opportunities to experience Coast Guard rescue techniques and equipment. Some of the activities will include navigation unplugged, radio communications, man overboard recovery, operational USCG vessel tour, first aid underway and CPR, marlinspike, paddlecraft safety, and learning about USCG careers.
To register, visit the Baltimore Area Council website: https://scoutingevent.com/220-SaS26
Please download and review the contents of the Boarding Manual for full details, including a form you need to complete and bring with you when you arrive.
San Francisco Safety at Sea
Safety at Sea Registration is open! Click to register now.
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 8am-6pm
Sector San Francisco (Yerba Buena Island)
Safety at Sea is a hands-on youth maritime safety program where you will make new friends, launch flares, swim in a survival suit and learn how to guard against water accidents. Please join us at Yerba Buena Island on September 26th. Here’s what to expect:
Hands-On Training: We are proud to offer hands-on training at Safety @ Sea. While things are subject to change, we plan on offering Pipe Patching, Fire Extinguisher Training, Survival Suit Training, Man Overboard Training, Flare Training, Fire Hose Tug of War, and more! Everyone will have the opportunity to participate, and the instructors will make sure everyone gets wet!
First Aid & CPR Training: We have an instructor available for a half-day Red Cross 1st Aid and CPR Class. We’d like to offer these sessions to Ordinary-ranked scouts who have already attended one or two S@S events and would like to further their advancement towards Able rank. This classes will be $20 extra, and we only have 12 spots so we will fill them on a first come, first served basis. Email seascouts@ggacbsa.org with your scout’s name to secure a spot.
The “Company System”: The Safety @ Sea Weekend is planned differently than other Sea Scout events. Ships are put into a “Company” with other Ships to allow for completion of all the training events in eight hours. Ships are to stay with their assigned Company during the events and are to follow their assigned Plan of the Day.
Registration: Online registration is open and will close on September 6th. All names of participants are due on that date, due to Coast Guard Security measures. Please register early if you can — we will send you a roster link once you register, and you can add people up until the 2nd.
Safety at Sea Galveston
Coast Guard Base Galveston
Be Prepared at Sea
Ever wonder what you would do if someone fell overboard from your boat?
Do you have a plan to deal with heavy weather if you can’t reach a safe harbor?
We all know that things can go very wrong at sea, but do you know what to do when bad gets worse?
Safety at Sea is designed to address safety concerns from crew-overboard situations to gear emergencies and seasickness. Classes are taught by professionals and dedicated volunteers providing both novice and experienced sailors alike with the information and skills needed for sailing preparedness.
- Round Robin style learning stations
- Man overboard & rescue procedures
- Safety gear training
- Damage control training
- Educators include the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxillary
Details
DATE: Oct. 17, 2026
TIME: 8 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
CHECK-IN: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
PLACE: Coast Guard Base Galveston, 1 Ferry Road, Galveston, TX 77550
PRICING: $10.00, a $5 late registration fee will apply if you register after October 5. (Please advise during registration of any special dietary needs.)
PLEASE NOTE: This event is only available for Sea Scouts and Venture crews. Scouts B.S.A. 14 years or older are eligible to attend this event as a guest with an existing ship if your primary registration is with a troop. In order to find a ship, please contact Lisa Robinson at llr77586@gmail.com.
Safety at Sea Seattle
Planned for Saturday 14 November, at the Seattle Maritime Academy in Seattle, in conjunction with Coast Guard Station Ouget Sound. Details are still being finalized. But keep an on eye Sea Scout Ship Propeller’s website for details.
Interested to learn more?
Here are some videos from past Safety-at-Sea events.
