Adult Volunteer Recognition

The Long Cruise Award may be earned by both youth and adults registered in Sea Scouts.  The Sea Scout must cruise for two weeks on any vessel or boat provided by the local council or their own unit when authorized by an adult leader in that Sea Scout ship. Each additional long cruise earned is marked by a red arc around the badge, until five such cruises have been completed. Then a single white arc replaces the red arcs around the patch.  If it is not possible to make a two-week cruise, a series of weekend or overnight cruises on any boat or ship may be made, provided that the total number equals 14 days.

Sea Scouter’s Training Award

The Scouter’s Training Award is a recognition for registered adult volunteers who meet training and performance requirements while serving for two years in a volunteer position.

The Skipper’s Key Award

The Skipper’s Key Award is a recognition for primary unit leaders who meet who complete advanced tenure, training and performance requirements. The application is available here to download.

Sea Scout Leadership Award

The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, service territories, and the Scouting America National Council to Sea Scouts and adult Leaders who have made exceptional contributions to the Sea Scout program at the National, Territory, or Council level.

Skipper Award of Merit

Awarded by the council,  the Skipper Award of Merit recognizes a Skipper who is trained and effectively promotes advancement, cultivates a positive relationship with the chartered organization, and projects a positive image of Scouting in the community.

America’s Boating Club Finley Sea Scout Award

The America’s Boating Club “Finley Sea Scout Service Award” recognizes those members of America’s Boating Club who are also youth or adult Sea Scout leaders, and who have provided outstanding civic, educational, and fraternal leadership to both Sea Scouts and America’s Boating Club, through civic involvement, educational achievement, and active participation in both programs.

Additional Award Opportunities

Adult leaders may also earn the aquatic specialty awards and conservation awards available for youth. For a complete list of possibilities, visit Awards Central at scouting.org