Over the Bow Volume 80 Issue 2 Fall 2021 | Page 23

Raheem Soto
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 rega�as , rowing races , and rendezvous , you ’ ll learn and grow with your shipmates . You ’ ll have the opportunity to meet Sea Scouts from other parts of your community , the nation , and even the world !
Awards and Advancement
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 .
Training
Sea Scouts receive training in seamanship and leadership . From ship meetings , long cruises , a USCG sponsored Safety at Sea , to SEAL ( Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership ) training , you will be learning every step of the way whether you realize it or not .
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