Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain serving as the primary youth leader [11, 31]. Advancement & Ranks
Training includes sailing, kayaking, powerboating, and canoeing [20, 23].
Focuses on mastering complex maritime tasks and leadership [16].
Sea Scouting offers a "nautical twist" on the core Scouting aims of character and citizenship [27]. Members engage in a variety of water-based activities:
The highest rank, equivalent to the Eagle Scout award [29, 35]. It is known for its rigorous requirements, including a Board of Review (formerly called a "Bridge of Review") to verify the candidate's mastery and growth [11, 29, 32]. Community Perspectives
Sea Scouting is a specialized, coeducational branch of Scouting America for youth ages 14 to 20 (or 13 and graduated from 8th grade) [19, 28, 34]. It focuses on maritime skills, leadership, and nautical adventure, operating through local units known as "Ships" [19, 20]. Program Experience
Facebook · Commissioners of Scouting America · 8 months ago
“Many of them [youth] have taken the time to speak from the heart about what this program means to them - I have found their stories inspiring and it has certainly renewed my resolve to do all I can to fight for the continuation of Sea Scouts as we know it.” Facebook · Sea Scouts BSA · 5 years ago Finding a Local Ship
Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain serving as the primary youth leader [11, 31]. Advancement & Ranks
Training includes sailing, kayaking, powerboating, and canoeing [20, 23].
Focuses on mastering complex maritime tasks and leadership [16]. Sea Scouts
Sea Scouting offers a "nautical twist" on the core Scouting aims of character and citizenship [27]. Members engage in a variety of water-based activities:
The highest rank, equivalent to the Eagle Scout award [29, 35]. It is known for its rigorous requirements, including a Board of Review (formerly called a "Bridge of Review") to verify the candidate's mastery and growth [11, 29, 32]. Community Perspectives Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain
Sea Scouting is a specialized, coeducational branch of Scouting America for youth ages 14 to 20 (or 13 and graduated from 8th grade) [19, 28, 34]. It focuses on maritime skills, leadership, and nautical adventure, operating through local units known as "Ships" [19, 20]. Program Experience
Facebook · Commissioners of Scouting America · 8 months ago Sea Scouting offers a "nautical twist" on the
“Many of them [youth] have taken the time to speak from the heart about what this program means to them - I have found their stories inspiring and it has certainly renewed my resolve to do all I can to fight for the continuation of Sea Scouts as we know it.” Facebook · Sea Scouts BSA · 5 years ago Finding a Local Ship
.png)
