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“Many of them [youth] have taken the time to speak from the heart about what this program means to them - I have found their stories inspiring and it has certainly renewed my resolve to do all I can to fight for the continuation of Sea Scouts as we know it.” Facebook · Sea Scouts BSA · 5 years ago Finding a Local Ship

Sea Scouting offers a "nautical twist" on the core Scouting aims of character and citizenship [27]. Members engage in a variety of water-based activities: Sea Scouts

Focuses on mastering complex maritime tasks and leadership [16]. “Many of them [youth] have taken the time

The highest rank, equivalent to the Eagle Scout award [29, 35]. It is known for its rigorous requirements, including a Board of Review (formerly called a "Bridge of Review") to verify the candidate's mastery and growth [11, 29, 32]. Community Perspectives It is known for its rigorous requirements, including

Youth lead their own units, with the Boatswain serving as the primary youth leader [11, 31]. Advancement & Ranks