Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain serving as the primary youth leader [11, 31]. Advancement & Ranks
The introductory level focused on basic scouting ideals and safety [16, 26]. Sea Scouts
Training includes sailing, kayaking, powerboating, and canoeing [20, 23]. Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain
Requires six months of active membership and demonstrating foundational boating and swimming skills [14, 23]. Requires six months of active membership and demonstrating
“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
Scouts learn advanced navigation, marlinspike seamanship (knot-tying), engine maintenance, and safety protocols [14, 16, 23].