Sea scout manual 2016

March 21, 2016 gryphon webmaster one comment andrew manning started his career in scouting at the age of 11 when his grandfather encouraged him to give it a try. The advancement requirement numbering reflects the numbering found in the 2016 edition of the sea scout manual. At the last national sea scout committee meeting, october 2829, the committee updated the strategy map and set priorities for 2016 2017. Box 152079, irving, tx 75015 2079 no later than march 1 each year to be considered for summer training. The updated sea scout manual provides guidance and information in four main areas. Yes there is a new manual be patient is is coming out soon. Youth on each track will be housed at sea star base galveston with the exception of track 5 seal prep. As soon as i have it, you will be able to get the link to download it here. The boy scouts of america struck gold when they started the sea explorers, every youth got to wear a navy crackerjack uniform similar to the united states navy, but with enough identification to not confuse who wore the uniform, our cuffs and collars had two instead of three white tape strips and the stars on the collars were replaced with the. Rank requirement references reflect advancement requirements in the sea scout manual published in 2016.

Sea scouts are members of the international scouting movement, with a particular emphasis on boating and waterbased activities. The order of the arrow lodge flap patch may be worn on the new century universal uniform only. The new manual features updated advancement requirements and electives, the new paddlesports program, updated ship organization and uniform requirements, improved safety and seamanship resources, and more. Sea scout ship 100 was initially founded in october 2011 and chartered on february 28, 2012. Aug 21, 2019 when sea scout insignia are properly worn on the dress white and dress blue uniforms, sea scouts are clearly identified as such. Sep 09, 2016 to insure you get the new manual, order sku 620543. Each additional long cruise earned is marked by a red arc above the badge, until five such cruises have been completed. A word about youth protection child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in scouting. Program differences between boy and sea scouting below are some of the differences and similarities we will. You can order it now from or have your local scout shop order it for you.

Purchase uniforms from one of the area scout shops or from more information insignia guide. The sea skiff is a class of boat that has been very popular, owing to its seaworthiness. We are considering producing a new edition exactly when and how. Dec 04, 2017 sea scout safe boating and advanced seamanship training. A paddlesports program was added and the format that scouts attain elective requirements changed. So it should be easy to pick out on the shelf at your local scout shop. Sea scouts can provide a chance to sail, cruise on boats, learn navigation, learn how to work on engines and compete in regattas. Amid one oath, one law changes, the sea scout promise is. This is the official sea scouts website of the sam houston area council, the largest council fleet in the. Andrew flew through the ranks of scout, tenderfoot, first and second class.

The current sea scout manual is available to download free from the sea scouts bsa website, or to purchase in hard copy from bsa supply. Youthadult uniform help sea scouts program scouting forums. Sea scout ship gryphon ship 33, redwood city, california. Not only are they responsible for the appearance, attendance and advancement of their crew, or watch, they may be called upon as an instructor to teach subjects in which they have specialized.

Sea scout program an effective sea scout program depends on three basic principles. In 2018, sea scouts was designated as the official youth program of the u. Wed like your input as to what form a new manual should take, if we were to produce one. One of the most important details of a sea scout ship is the of. Public sea scout manual sea scouts ship 747 norfolk. As of 2016, sea scouts is currently its own independent program within the bsa. In many organizations a sea scout troop or group has a special name, in the boy scouts of america it is called a ship. Sea scout manual, 10th edition spiralbound january 1, 2001 by staff author 4.

Information in this handbook that relates to patrols applies equally to sea scout boats crews. Dec 03, 2017 these can be open shoots held at a camp range, or a district or council sponsored shooting event for boy scouts, venturers, or sea scouts. Jan 01, 2000 the current sea scout manual is available to download free from the sea scouts bsa website, or to purchase in hard copy from bsa supply. The sea scout ship gryphon was formed by leaders and crew from the sea scout ship belmonster in 1979. Sea scouting is a coed youth organization under the umbrella of boy scouts of america. It features a sharp bow, which reduces pounding in surf or choppy seas, and a hull whose forward section is rounded below the waterline to increase stability in rough water or a following sea. Dec 03, 2017 the sea scout must cruise for two weeks on any vessel or boat provided by the local council or the ship, or their own vessel when authorized by an adult leader in that sea scour ship. Nov 24, 2016 glen meskimen, quartermaster with the sea scout ship challenger and a past skipper of the sea scout ship gryphon has passed away. Nov 21, 2016 at the last national sea scout committee meeting, october 2829, the committee updated the strategy map and set priorities for 2016 2017.

Sea scouts performing coast guard duties, lifesaving and salvage at wrecks. The new century universal sea scouts uniform has been authorized by the national sea scout support committee as an alternate uniform. Sea scout manual 12th edition 33239 isbn 9780839532392 2016 boy scouts of america 2016 printing. Boy scouts of america seabadge underway sbu18mi2016.

Ship organization and uniform, ship operation, advancement and recognition, safety and seamanship. The long cruise badge may be earned by both youth and adults registered in sea scouts. The order of the arrow sash may be worn only at order of the arrow events. There are updates available but this is the most current full manual. To know the location and proper use of the lifesaving devices on every boat i board. Reviewed in the united states on november 10, 2016. Sea scouts,bsa high adventure, coed, maritime program for youth 14 or and a graduate of the 8th grade. Dec 03, 2017 several seal training courses arc held each year in a variety of venues across the united states. Tracks are designed based upon a typical advancement path as outlined in the sea scout manual. It is intended to make it easy for the members of newly formed sea scout ships. Sea scouting found its way to the rest of the world. The ship number 33 had been used by another sea scout ship that became inactive during the mid1970s. From the questions above, youve figured out that the cover of the new manual has a sea scout wearing the new century uniform and saluting with the scout sign.

For ships that continue to wear the legacy sea scout uniforms, refer to the sea scout manual for proper wear. I have a new century universal sea scout uniform or sea scout whites and khaki uniforms to wear during sbu with current insignia matching the june 6, 20 revision to the 2010 version of the sea scout manual. To insure you get the new manual, order sku 620543. A special uniform for sea scouts was approved in 1910 and, in 1912, the name sea scouts was officially adopted within badenpowells boy scouts association. Suac bsa it was not made aware of the apparent changes to ss advancement. Our program teaches nautical skills, teamwork, and leadership to youth between the ages of 14 and 21. Youthadult uniform help sea scouts program scouting. Sea scout safe boating and advanced seamanship training. Details supporting the course outlines arc found in the technical sections of the sea scout manual along with references to other publications listed in the bibliography. Along with cub scouting, scouts bsa, and venturing, sea scouts provides a program for religious, fraternal, educational, and other community organizations to use for character, citizenship, and mental and personal fitness training for youth. Well have more news from the national sea scout committee meeting in the next commodores corner. These activities can be on the sea, rivers or lakes. From 1998 to 2016, it had been part of venturing, and prior to that part of exploring.

The order of the arrow lodge flap patch is not worn on traditional sea scout uniforms. Personal copies can be purchased online or at one of our local scout shops. Sea scout manual 2016 sea scouts program scouting forums. Sea scouts are a group of scouts who love boats and water. As in regular scouts, the boats crew is the main unit in sea scouts. National director of sea scouts, boy scouts of america, 25 west walnut hill lane, p.

All tracks will begin and end their weekend at sea star base galveston. Sea scout ship 2012 bucks county, bensalem, pennsylvania. While its true that the bsa is transitioning to the scout oath and scout law in all programs, i confirmed this morning that the sea promise isnt going. Sea scouts is a program of the boy scouts of america for young men and women ages 14 through 20. As part of this training, sea scouts are expected to develop. Sea scout manual errata notice 1 2016 sea scout manual errata notice 2 2019 sea scout manual errata notice 3 2019. Hi all the 2016 edition of the sea scout manual is getting old, and the updates are painful.