Sea Scouts
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.
Sea Scouts is a co-educational Scouting America program for young people ages 14–20 that focuses on maritime skills, leadership, water safety, and adventure on and around the water. Participants develop boating skills, seamanship, navigation, and leadership while doing activities like sailing, cruising, diving, and water service projects. Ranks include Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and the Quartermaster Award (the Sea Scout equivalent of Eagle Scout), emphasizing both skill and leadership development.
Ranks
Apprentice
The Apprentice rank in Sea Scouts is the first step, focusing on foundational knowledge like safety procedures, basic seamanship skills, and understanding the Sea Scout ideals.
Ordinary
The Ordinary rank in Sea Scouts builds upon the foundation of the Apprentice rank, requiring deeper knowledge of seamanship, piloting, communication, and safety, along with active participation in ship activities and leadership roles.
Able
The Able rank in Sea Scouts signifies a high level of proficiency. It requires mastering advanced seamanship skills, earning the Lifesaving merit badge, completing a significant long cruise, and fulfilling leadership roles within their ship.
Quartermaster
The Quartermaster Award is the highest honor in Sea Scouting, equivalent to the Eagle Scout Award. It recognizes exceptional leadership, advanced seamanship skills, and a commitment to service, requiring significant accomplishments in areas like navigation, boat handling, leadership, and community service.