Requires six months of active membership and demonstrating foundational boating and swimming skills [14, 23].
Scouts and leaders often highlight the program's unique ability to build character through specialized challenges. Sea Scouts
Scouts learn advanced navigation, marlinspike seamanship (knot-tying), engine maintenance, and safety protocols [14, 16, 23]. Requires six months of active membership and demonstrating
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 . marlinspike seamanship (knot-tying)
Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain serving as the primary youth leader [11, 31]. Advancement & Ranks
The introductory level focused on basic scouting ideals and safety [16, 26].