BSA
About Sea Scouts
Sea Scouts is a program for boys and girls from 13-21 years of age designed to teach leadership and responsibility through a boating program.
The Sea Scouts were started in 1912. Although the program has changed over the years,it continues to uphold the traditions of the sea under the Boy Scouts of America.
The Sea Scouts were started in 1912. Although the program has changed over the years,it continues to uphold the traditions of the sea under the Boy Scouts of America.
There are many routes you can take in Sea Scouts. You can become a leader, taking charge of a crew for several days underway. You can work up the ranks and do behind the scenes administrative duties. You can become proficient in one specific thing (sail handling, for instance). All of this and more can happen. Below is a link if the path one of our scouts decided to take, the leadership path, which landed him on USCGC Barque EAGLE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DIMY78S70s
Ship 912 was started in 2006 and is based out of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL. Our Catalina 25: Knot Knormal is there along with our fleet of 8 FJ's and our RIB: Slipknot.
We meet Monday's 6:30 PM (1830 hrs) and 8:30 PM (2030 hrs). We alternate sailing the Knot Knormal and the Bonne Femme. Usually the last Monday of the month we go out for a social night. This means we got out to a restaurant and have dinner. This is a great opportunity to get to meet the ship members.
We meet Monday's 6:30 PM (1830 hrs) and 8:30 PM (2030 hrs). We alternate sailing the Knot Knormal and the Bonne Femme. Usually the last Monday of the month we go out for a social night. This means we got out to a restaurant and have dinner. This is a great opportunity to get to meet the ship members.
About Ship 912
Comments from Youth Participants
Comments from Youth Participants
"I was a former boy scout who was looking for a program that taught the same leadership and team building skills but with more adventure and excitement. Sailing has been one of passions ever since I moved to Florida, and Sea Scouts allows me to sail more than I ever could have imagined."
"I was sailing and around boats all my life and sea scouts has taught me a lot and given me new experiences. Apart from sea scouts I am a member of boy scouts, and the Lakewood High School sailing team."
"Sea Scouts is a program full of opportunities for both boys and girls of all ages. Our weekly Monday night sails let us relax and unwind after a long day at school. Overnight sails give us a chance to take on some real responsibilities on the boat and work as a team to experience the more adventurous and exciting side of sailing. Regattas, or sailboat races, introduce you to members of other ships in the area, and teach you about the sport of sailing, as well as let you experience it first hand. Sea Scouts is full of all sorts of activities that can turn you into a great sailor. The longer you stay in, and the more events you are a part of, the better you will be at sailing, and at being a team player and eventually a leader."
Promotion Video
Promotion Video