Boating’s Bright Future

Sea Scouts fosters a lifelong love of boating in young adults

Can one organization be credited with creating the boating generation of tomorrow? If so, Sea Scouts would certainly be it. This lesser-known branch of the Boy Scouts of America has taught seamanship skills to America’s youth since 1912–giving young adults who might have never stepped aboard a boat before a chance to learn sailing and cruising, navigation and piloting, vessel maintenance, and a plethora of boating skills. Additionally, the Sea Scouts uphold Boy Scouting traditions to teach leadership and teamwork.

Designed specifically for young adults age 14-21, co-ed Sea Scouts answers the parental question “how do I keep my teenager involved in boating when it’s no longer cool to hang out with mom and dad?” Not only is it a surefire way to get your kids (or grandkids) more involved in boating, but it’s also a program that works to foster mainstream values and responsibility at a time when teen angst may be rearing its ugly head. What’s more–it’s something they can enjoy. With their peers, Sea Scouts learn new skills, go on extended cruises, make lasting friendships, and can work towards earning the highly coveted Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award, the highest honor in Sea Scouts, comparable to the Eagle Scout Award in Boy Scouts. ...

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