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.
Find a ship near you and join the fun!
For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.
What makes Sea Scouts so unique is getting out on the water. Sea Scout ships use a variety of boats from paddle craft, small outboard motor boats to large sailing yachts and vessels.
Sea Scouts are recognized and rewarded for the things they learn and do. You can earn valuable certifications in SCUBA, boating safety, lifesaving, and CPR.
Sea Scouts receive training in seamanship and leadership. From ship meetings, long cruises, a USCG sponsored Safety at Sea, you will be learning every step of the way whether you realize it or not.
You and your shipmates lead your Sea Scout program, so you make it what you want. In Sea Scouts, you build your own adventure!
Ready to bring the Sea Scout Program to your area? Check out our organization kit which has plenty of resources including applications, training, and more.
Looking for information on uniforms, advancement, or even upcoming events and opportunities? Learn more at our Scout resource page.
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