Sea Scout Program
What is Sea Scouts, BSA
Sea Scouting is for young men and women who are 14 (or at least 13 years old and have completed 8th grade) through 20 years old. The Sea Scouting program uses sailing, seamanship, and fun activities to help participants develop their leadership skills and become responsible and participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the character principles in the Boy Scout Oath and Law.
Adventure in, on, or under the Water!
What makes Sea Scouts so unique is WATER. From large yachts to just snorkeling the open reefs of the Caribbean - the world is your oyster. Kayak, Paddleboarding, SCUBA, swimming, or just hanging out with new friends as the sun sets over the open ocean - join us and see where the sea takes you.
Head Start to Careers and Academies
Sea Scouts get hands-on seamanship and leadership training that will put a Sea Scout one step ahead of the rest, no matter the path they choose. If the military is not your path, Sea Scouts also get a head start on the USCG captain’s license in addition to the countless other skills and opportunities. Sea Scouts are the official Youth Program of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Scout Law
A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, reverent.
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best:
to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Sea Scout Promise
As a Sea Scout, I promise to do my best:
To guard against water accidents,
To know the location and proper use of the lifesaving devices on every boat I board,
To be prepared to render aid to those in need,
To let those less able come first.
Sea Scout Pillars
Seamanship
The best part of Sea Scouts is cruising and mastering the skills you learn with your shipmates. On board a vessel you share hands-on experiences as helmsman and navigator, lookout and cook, sail handler and engineer. You and your shipmates will plan and conduct your annual cruise – summer camp underway. Imagine sailing the Caribbean, cruising to Alaska, fishing, swimming, diving, snorkeling or anything else your ship wants to do!
Scouting
Sea Scouts is youth led and adult mentored. You and your shipmates lead your Sea Scout program. Elected youth leaders plan and conduct the program and adult leaders guide and support your efforts as you learn important leadership and life skills. As you gain experience you will have the opportunity to contribute as a leader in your ship. Sea Scouts are recognized and rewarded for the things they learn and do. You can earn valuable certifications in SCUBA, boating safety, lifesaving, and CPR, as well as advance in rank from Apprentice to Quartermaster. Each certification and level of advancement marks your growth as a sailor and a leader.
Service
Sea Scouts take service very seriously. Sea Scouts perform various kinds of service from service to their ship, to community service. They participate service such as river or beach clean-up efforts, food drives, and youth programs. Sea Scouts also participate in flag ceremonies, and serve as honor guards at various community events.
Social
Sea Scouts provides opportunities to share experiences with other young people who share your interests. As your ship participates in fun and exciting activities like sailing regattas, rowing races, and rendezvous, you’ll learn and grow with your shipmates. You’ll even have the opportunity to meet Sea Scouts from other parts of your community, the nation, and even the world!