Sea: Scouts

Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain serving as the primary youth leader [11, 31]. Advancement & Ranks

“Sea Scouts and the BSA program in general made me who I am. They helped form my style of leadership, and they instilled in me: Duty to God, Duty to Country, and the Duty to Self.” Sea Scouts

Facebook · Commissioners of Scouting America · 8 months ago Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain

Scouts learn advanced navigation, marlinspike seamanship (knot-tying), engine maintenance, and safety protocols [14, 16, 23]. Ships generally meet weekly or bi-weekly and often

Ships generally meet weekly or bi-weekly and often participate in at least one major monthly activity, such as a multi-day sailing trip or white water rafting expedition [22]. You can find a local unit using the Sea Scout Ship Locator .