Quests

Now is the time for all ships to take stock of their past year’s program and document their accomplishments to apply for the annual National Flagship Competition. The deadline for submissions is March 31st.

You will find the National Flagship Council Approval Form, the Sea Scout Ship Performance Criteria, and the application instructions here: 

National Flagship Information

Do you want the adventure of a lifetime? Apply to sail aboard the tall ship US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle! The Eagle is a three-masted barque used to train Coast Guard cadets and officer candidates yearly during the spring and summer months. The Eagle was built in Germany in 1936 and was taken as a war reparation by the U.S. after World War II. Since then, the Eagle has been home ported in New London, Connecticut, the location of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

This program is administered through the Coast Guard Auxiliary as part of their youth program. Based on available berthing space, billets are obtained from the Eagle leadership for select Sea Scouts to join as crew aboard the Eagle during the final portion of the summer cadet cruises. This opportunity is available to all Sea Scouts who desire fun, adventure, and a summer cruise to remember – you don’t want to miss this chance. Sailing on Eagle counts toward your Long Cruise award as well! Using the application linked below, Sea Scouts must apply by March 31st each year to be considered for this exciting and rewarding program.

Here is a link to the online application.

For more information, click here.

Sea Scouts may now apply to the AIM Program by first, completing the AIM application on the Academy website, then submitting this application to AuxScoutAIM@gmail.com no later than April 1, 2026. The AIM Program has prioritized up to 10 slots for Sea Scouts which requires an earlier application deadline than general applicants. Sea Scouts may apply for financial assistance directly from the US Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) since this is a US Coast Guard sponsored program.

Sea Scouts will need to certify on their Sea Scout AIM Application to ensure that we are only submitting candidates that meet USCGA’s minimum requirements. These were provided by USCGA Admissions as part of our agreement to nominate Sea Scouts to participate:

• Entering 12th grade year of high or secondary school,
• Maintains no less than a 3.4 unweighted GPA adjusted to a 4.0 scale,
• Successfully completed instruction in algebra by the end of junior year and will complete a lab course in either chemistry or physics prior to senior year of high school,
• No less than 60” or no greater than 80” in height, and
• Possess U.S. citizenship.

1 April 2026: Last day for Sea Scouts to submit their applications to the Sea Scout AIM Nomination Committee for consideration.

For more infomation, click here.

The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented to deserving Sea Scout youth members and Scouters who made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting at the National, Territory, and Council level. They should exemplify the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Sea Scout Promise. To be eligible for the SSLA, one must:

• Show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership and service to Sea Scouting and to Sea Scouts (at the level appropriate for the award).
• Be registered and involved as a Sea Scout or Sea Scouter for at least one year.
• Hold a leadership position or an office at the unit, district, council, council service territory, or national level.

Nomination Deadline

• Council – Dates are set by the local council; turn forms in to the local council.
• Territory – March 31 to the National Sea Scout Awards and Recognition Task Force
• National – March 31 to the National Sea Scout Awards and Recognition Task Force

For more information, click here.

To apply for a position, please fill out and submit the NQD officer application form (including your resume and letters of recommendation), talent release, and code of conduct.

For more information, please see this article. Applications are due by March 31st.