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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