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

2. 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

3. 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
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4. 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?
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5. What do all of the different terms mean?

6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. How is Sea Scouting similar to other programs in Scouting?

10. Are there ranks? Apprentice Ordinary Able Quartermaster
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11. Apprentice (Landsman)
Introductory rank
Learn about Sea Scout History, basic marlinspike seamanship skills, safety, swimming, and basic ideals
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12. Ordinary (Ordinary Seaman)
Seaman Second Class
5 Skill Areas
Marlinspike Seamanship
Boat Handling
Anchoring
Navigation Rules
Piloting and Navigation
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. How is Sea Scouting different from other programs in Scouting?

17. 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
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18. What can I learn from Sea Scouting?

19. What You Can Learn Useful Boating Safety Skills Boat Handling
Leadership Skills
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20. 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>
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21. Stay Connected www.seascout.org https://www.facebook.com/SeaScoutsBSA
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22. Questions? Presenter’s Name(s)
Contact Information