What is Sea Scouting? Presenter’s Name(s)

Sea Scouts & Venturing - what happened? Until 2016, Venturing and Sea Scouts were combined as a single program In 2016, Sea Scouts became an independent program, similar to Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Venturing CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

History about Sea Scouting Started in 1912 in the US Purpose: “To instill in these young men a code of ethics for their future use in life, through an organized program, in which their previous Scout experiences area continued, deepened, and polished.” (1920’s manual) Helped to keep older youth involved in Scouting Helped to teach marketable skills Sea Scouts made a big contribution during WWII CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Common Questions about Sea Scouting What do all of the different terms mean? How is Sea Scouting similar to other programs in Scouting? How is Sea Scouting different from other programs in Scouting? What can I learn from Sea Scouting? How do I join or start a ship? CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

What do all of the different terms mean?

Youth Leadership Positions Boatswain (Bosun) - Officer on Ship Job to take care of the main body of the ship and all of its equipment Like Venturing President Boatswain's Mate Assists boatswain with certain task and takes over for Boatswain when necessary Like Venturing Vice President CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Youth Leadership Positions (cont.) Yeoman - Clerk/Secretary Does paperwork, keeps minutes, tasks, and records Like Venturing Vice President Purser - Track Expenses in Ship Like Boy Scout Treasurer Storekeeper Procure and arrange equipment maintenance and keep inventory of it Like Boy Scout Quartermaster CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Adult Leader Responsibilities Skipper- Key Adult Leader Advises and coaches the officers as they plan, organize, and conduct the meetings and activities of the ship Like Venturing Advisor or Boy Scout Scoutmaster Mates Assume the Skipper's duties if absent Like Venturing Associate Advisors or Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

How is Sea Scouting similar to other programs in Scouting?

Are there ranks? Apprentice Ordinary Able Quartermaster CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Apprentice (Landsman) Introductory rank Learn about Sea Scout History, basic marlinspike seamanship skills, safety, swimming, and basic ideals CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Ordinary (Ordinary Seaman) Seaman Second Class 5 Skill Areas Marlinspike Seamanship Boat Handling Anchoring Navigation Rules Piloting and Navigation CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Able (Seaman) Further depth of skills from Apprentice and Ordinary Ranks Continuation of emphasis on 5 Skill Areas Teach 5 skill areas to newer Sea Scouts CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Quartermaster Bigger emphasis on leadership and being able to mentor the 5 Skill Areas to other Scouts. Service project like Eagle Scout In the Navy, a quartermaster is an enlisted member in charge of the watch-to-watch navigation and the maintenance, correction, and preparation of nautical charts and navigation publications CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Awards Small-Boat Handler Able to take the boat out alone Qualified Seaman State Boating License Long Cruise Two week cruise; for both youth and adults CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

How is Sea Scouting different from other programs in Scouting?

Sea Scouting Emphasis on boating and water-based activities Landship ceremonies Set up like being on a boat Used for rank advancement, change of command, ship's meetings, or can be fitted to the occasion Uniforms New Century Uniform: easier to obtain Obtained at your local Scout Shop, scoutstuff.org, or Wal-Mart CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

What can I learn from Sea Scouting?

What You Can Learn Useful Boating Safety Skills Boat Handling Leadership Skills CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

I have a Ship, now what? Tons of resources out there! Power Squadron Sea Badge (adult training) Stay connected! NAYLE at Sea Base Sea Scout Rendezvous <Insert Others> CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

Stay Connected www.seascout.org https://www.facebook.com/SeaScoutsBSA https://www.facebook.com/groups/seascoutsbsa/ https://twitter.com/SeaScoutsBSA Instagram: @seascoutsbsa CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016

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