Sea Scout Ships attending activities such as a Scout-O-Rama or on-campus recruiting activity at high schools often have to decide, “What can we introduce interested youth to Sea Scouts?” Photo booths for “selfies” are a fun and inexpensive way to...
Are you ready to “Unlock a New World? The USA Contingent to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in 2019 is accepting applications for participants, adult volunteers, and International Service Team (IST) members. We hope that you can join us for an adventure of a lifetime....
The National Sea Scout Leadership Award, first presented last year, is awarded to Sea Scouts and Scouters who show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership and service to Sea Scouting at the National Level. Sea Scout Leadership Awards are also presented...
Earlier today, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved some exciting updates to the Order of the Arrow program. Beginning February 1, 2019, unit elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scout units. The new Order of the Arrow membership...
Your 2017-2018 Quarterdeck has produced a great video about Sea Scouts – special thanks to Area 2 Boatswain Katie Stone for her editorial work. I want to thank Boatswain Savannah Cushman for her leadership this year – she and her quarterdeck have done an...
The Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) and Sea Scouts, BSA recognize Sea Scout Ship 1 “SSS UNIQUE” of East Texas Area Council and Tomahawk District as the recipient of the 2018 BoatU.S. and Sea Scouts, BSA “National Flagship” Award. BoatU.S....
Commodore’s Corner- May 2018 News item: Keith Christopher, National Sea Scout Director, to retire at the end of May. Keith Christopher has served as National Sea Scout Director since the fall of 2008, almost ten years. As he nears retirement we all wish him...
Yesterday the BSA announced “Scout Me In,” a new campaign to invite young people and families to be a part of the life-changing experience of Scouting. The BSA has unveiled a Sea Scout version of the logo and has released a Family Scouting Update to clarify changes...
Please welcome Ryan Trefny, Southern Region Boatswain for the 2018-2019 term. Ryan will take office June 1st. Ryan is an Eagle Scout, a Quartermaster and a SEAL graduate who is presently serving as Southern Region Area 3 Boatswain. He is from Capitol Area Council Ship...