Think your Sea Scout ship is the best? Apply for the National Flagship Award
Does your Sea Scout ship rule the seas (or rivers or lakes)? Prove it by applying for the annual Sea Scout National Flagship Award.
Which positions of responsibility count toward Star, Life and Eagle Scout?
By the time they become an Eagle Scout, a young person will have served at least 16 months in positions of responsibility.
Sea Scouts director receives major award for efforts to promote safer boating in BSA
National Sea Scouts Director Keith Christopher received a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
7 reasons why Ship 100 of Virginia was named the best Sea Scout ship of 2017
The 2017 National Flagship Award goes to Ship 100, nicknamed the “Dominion,” which is part of the National Capital Area Council.
Mercedes Matlock named 2017-2018 National Sea Scout Boatswain
The National Sea Scout Support Committee has selected Mercedes Matlock of Frederick, Md., as the 2017-2018 National Sea Scout Boatswain.
Which Scout sign and salute do I use?
Used when reciting the Scout Oath and Scout Law — or when you want to quiet a room quickly — the Scout sign is an important part of all BSA programs.
Unit College Scouter Reserve helps former Scouts stay connected to troop
By registering in this role, a man or woman who is too old to be a youth member can still be registered in Scouting — without hurting JTE scores.
Looking back at the 2016 Koch Cup, where Sea Scouts from 10 countries sailed for glory
Bringing together 82 Sea Scouts from five different continents, the 2016 William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup is one of Sea Scouting’s signature events.
Five ways to keep Scouts safe on Snapchat, Facebook and whatever else teens use
June is Internet Safety Month, so now’s the time to get up to speed on online safety with the help of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Sea Scout Leadership Award, debuting in 2017, to honor youth and adults
Now that Sea Scouting is its own program, a new Sea Scout Leadership Award will debut in 2017 to recognize outstanding service to Sea Scouting in 2016.
Why this Sea Scout ship was named best in the country in 2016
The 2016 National Flagship Award goes to Ship 100, nicknamed the “Viking,” which is part of the San Francisco Bay Area Council.
Full speed ahead: Your Sea Scouting questions, answered
Sea Scouting has become its own separate program with the BSA, and the move has generated some questions among current (and future!) Sea Scouts.
Meet your 2016-17 National Venturing President and National Sea Scout Boatswain
The National Venturing President and National Sea Scout Boatswain for the 2016-2017 Scouting year have been named. Please congratulate these young people.
Sea Scouts becomes its own program within the BSA
Sea Scouting, the 104-year-old nautical arm of the Boy Scouts of America, will become its own independent program within the BSA, effective immediately.
BSA amends adult leadership standards; here’s what the change means for your Scout unit
The Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Board ratified a resolution that removes the national restriction on openly gay adult leaders and employees.
Meet Edward Campbell, the 2015-2016 National Sea Scout Boatswain
The National Sea Scout Support Committee selected Edward Campbell of Albion, Ind., to be the 2015-2016 National Sea Scout Boatswain.
Sea Scout Ship 1000 of Texas wins 2015 National Flagship award
Sea Scouts, BSA has named Ship 1000 — also known as the Enterprise — the recipient of its 2015 National Flagship award.
2015 Guide to Advancement out now; here are 13 of the biggest changes
The 2015 Guide to Advancement, your official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs, is now available.
California continues dominance of Koch International Sea Scout Cup
The USA 8 boat of Ben Brough and Laura Roudebush of Ship 90 in Newport Beach, Calif., won the 2014 William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup.
Meet the young man leading Sea Scouting for the next year
The National Sea Scout Support Committee named Peter Schmidt of Springfield, Ill., as the 2014-2015 National Sea Scout Boatswain.
How many Sea Scouts earned the Quartermaster Award in 2013?
In a room filled with 175 Sea Scouts, odds are just one earned the Quartermaster Award last year. Finding him
Amid ‘One Oath, One Law’ changes, the Sea Scout promise is here to stay
Ahoy, Sea Scouts and adult advisors! While it’s true that the BSA is transitioning to the Scout Oath and Scout
Notice anything special on the crest of the new USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier?
Update, Sept. 7: Just to clarify, though the fleur-de-lis was in use before Scouting began, the Navy has said this
Sea Scout ship to honor Tiger Cubs killed in Sandy Hook shooting
Like all of us, Todd Skiles was overcome with grief when he heard about the school shootings at Sandy Hook
How many Sea Scouts earn the Quartermaster award each year?
Think the Eagle Scout Award is rare? Check out the Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award. First earned around 1930, the Quartermaster
Where to find scholarship money for Eagle Scouts
Eagle Scouts are “Prepared. For Life.” But are they prepared for the high cost of college? College tuition was weighting
Youth Protection: It really does begin with YOU
You might not enjoy reading this. But it could be the most important thing you’ll read today. As stated in
Sea Scouts rewarded for STEM research, with more than just a payday
Today’s Scouts will go on to careers where they solve some of the world’s biggest problems. But apparently the boys
Unit charter fee changes: How what’s new will affect you
Let’s talk money. Two big changes coming up next year will impact every registered Scout unit: What is now known
ScoutFleet to celebrate Sea Scouting’s 100th anniversary
Hoist the main sail! Starting today, 28 vessels and 230 Sea Scouts arrive in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for Centennial ScoutFleet