NauticEd

A leader in US and International boating education, NauticEd launched in 2008 with a mission to create safer, more competent sailors. Our state-of-the-art online courses prepare Scouts to fully understand boating theory and knowledge before heading out on the water with their Ships. NauticEd is the only sailing education body recognized by the US Coast Guard and NASBLA as meeting the American National Standards.

NauticEd and Sea Scouts share a core ethos: safety-first seamanship built on knowledge and real skills, responsibility, and respect. We both favor competence over credentials alone – advancing learners through structured programs and hands-on experience. And we develop competent skippers/leaders who can make sound decisions, care for their crews, and help others, while promoting environmental stewardship.

NauticEd is supporting the collaboration in 3 key areas:

1. Equip the Leaders & Mentors – “Every Scout deserves a trained leader.”

NauticEd supports Sea Scout leaders and mentors with supplemental instructor training courses, online boating courses, and teaching resources—helping mentors of all experience levels deliver consistent, safe, and knowledgeable training.

2. Small-Group Learning – “Strengthening Sea Scout advancement through structured learning.”

Ship leaders may use NauticEd courses as age-appropriate learning tools in leader-guided group settings. These materials are designed to enhance and supplement a Ship’s existing instruction and advancement goals.

3. Individual Advancement – “For Scouts preparing for leadership roles, careers, and lifelong boating.”

For Scouts building long-term boating skills and credentials, NauticEd offers discounted online courses, a free eLogbook, and boating resume tools to document experience and advancement. Scholarships are available to ensure access for all.

For more information, read the Letter of Support between NauticEd and Sea Scouting.

What your Ship gets

A dedicated NauticEd account for your Ship (called a “School” account in NauticEd’s system — please note that your Ship is not becoming a NauticEd affiliate school).
Free starter courses for your Lead Instructor, including:
- Navigation Rules (Sail or Power)¹
- Emotional Intelligence
- Transformational Instructor
- Sailing Lead Instructor also receives: Basic Sail Trim ¹ + Introduction to Sailing
- Powerboating Lead Instructor also receives: Skipper Small Powerboat
- Additional courses are available upon request (view online sailing courses or online powerboating courses)
A special signup link for Scouts and adult volunteers to create a free NauticEd account, including:
- Free course(s)¹
- Free eLogbook
- Free boating resume
A unique 25% discount promo code for Scouts’ paid online courses (for advancement, with parent approval).