Sea Scouts May 2026

The introductory level focused on basic scouting ideals and safety [16, 26].

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

Scouts learn advanced navigation, marlinspike seamanship (knot-tying), engine maintenance, and safety protocols [14, 16, 23]. Sea Scouts

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 .

Training includes sailing, kayaking, powerboating, and canoeing [20, 23]. The introductory level focused on basic scouting ideals

The program follows a structured path with four primary ranks [14, 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: Ships generally meet weekly or bi-weekly and often

“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.”