Sea Scouts
Raheem Soto FSO-Aux Scout Flotilla 014-05-04 City Island NY
As the Staff Officer for Aux Scout , I have the Honor of working side by side with members of the Boys Scouts of America and their Sea Scouts program . What are Sea Scouts ? Who are Sea Scouts ? Allow me to give you an official introduction :
Sea Scouts , BSA is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 to 20 . For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted be�er citizenship and improved members ’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety , boating skills , outdoor , social , service experiences , and knowledge of our maritime heritage . Sea Scout units , called ships are established all across the country on oceans , bays , rivers , and lakes . They provide limitless opportunities and exciting challenges that you won ’ t find anywhere else . Sea Scouts is a place to grow and learn , find adventure , and build long lasting friendships .
This is amazing ! And on top of being such an established program there are Pillars by which they live by and Programs to guide them through their adventures . Listed below are the Pillars followed by the Programs .
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
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