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Sea Scouts

BSA Sea Scouts
and
USCG Charlevoix Flotilla

Sea Scouts is a Boy Scouts of America program for young men and women ages 14 to 20.
Purpose of Sea Scouts
For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved member skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, maritime heritage, and outdoor, social, and service experiences.
The Sea Scout Program
Sea Scout units – called ships – are established across the country on oceans, bays, rivers, and lakes. Much like the USCG Auxiliary, they provide limitless opportunities and exciting challenges. Sea Scouts is a place to grow and learn, find adventure, and build long lasting friendships.
 Sea Scout Tracks
Military
Sea Scouts provides the opportunity for youth to expand their leadership abilities and refine skills that will give them a head start in a Navy or Coast Guard Career.
Recreational Boating
Numerous opportunities are presented for the Sea Scout to learn valuable seamanship skills.
Marine Industry
Sea Scouts get an opportunity to cruise where they will learn about the maritime industry and the opportunities available to them.  After earning the Quartermaster Award, a Sea Scout is prepared to complete the testing to be a qualified USCG licensed Captain.
Sea Scout Pillar
Seamanship
Scouting
Service
Social
Auxiliary Cornerstone
Operations & Marine Safety
Recreational Boating Safety
Member Services
Fellowship


Programs
Awards and Advancement
Sea Scouts are recognized and rewarded for the things they learn and do.  They 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 their growth as a sailor and a leader.

Training
Sea Scouts receive training in seamanship and leadership.  From ship meetings, long cruises, USCG sponsored Safety at Sea, to SEAL (Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership) training, they learn every step of the way whether they realize it or not. 

Limitless Opportunities
Shipmates lead the Sea Scout program, so they make it what they want. They may cruise the San Juan Islands or SCUBA dive in the Florida Keys.  They may compete in the Koch International Sea Scout Cup alongside Scouts from around the world, or cruise aboard "America's Tall Ship" the USCG Baroque Eagle.  The shipmates build their own adventure!

Benefits
Adventure on the Water
What makes Sea Scouts so unique is getting out on the water.  Sea Scout ships use a variety of boats from small outboard motorboats to large sailing yachts and vessels.  They learn piloting and the rules of the road, navigation, how to read the weather, maritime history and traditions, knots and fancy rope work, master boat maintenance, engine service, and marine electronics skills. 

Head Start
Sea Scouts get hands-on seamanship and leadership training that will put a Sea Scout one step ahead of the rest, no matter the path they choose.  If the military is not the path, Sea Scouts also get a head start on the USCG captain's license in addition to the countless other skills and opportunities.

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