Chartering a Sea Scout Ship

Sea Scouting is the Coast Guard Auxiliary's official youth program and is a Boy Scouts of America program for young men and women, ages 14 (or 13 years of age and completed eighth grade) through 20. Sea Scouts provide a program for religious, fraternal, educational, and other community organizations to use for effective character, citizenship, and mental and personal fitness training for youth. As part of this training, Sea Scouts are expected to develop personal religious values, learn the principles of American heritage and government, and acquire skills that will prepare them to become successful adults. One of the best ways to maximize Sea Scouts' benefit to the Auxiliary is to organize and sponsor a Sea Scout Ship (unit). An Auxiliary-sponsored Ship means that the focus will be on training, recreational boating safety, values, and service to country. This positive, on-going interaction with Auxiliarists and Coast Guard personnel will promote the Coast Guard and Auxiliary, and in many cases will lead to Auxiliary membership and/or Coast Guard careers for Sea Scouts, their parents, and leaders. As of September 2108 all Sea Scouts and Sea Scout leaders are automatically Associate Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association unless they choose to opt out. Any Sea Scout who is at least 14 years old or Sea Scout leader may also choose to become full members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary by following the normal application process.

What Training is Available

Youth Protection Training

The Auxiliary requires that all Auxiliarist who may interact with individual members of the BSA under the age of 18 years complete and implement BSA Youth Protection Training prior to such interaction as may be required by Coast Guard and BSA policies. This requirement does not apply to public education or public affairs activities that are provided to the general public. The Auxiliary will provide guidance to its members regarding registration procedures and record keeping.

True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at all levels.

New to Scouting? Click here to login and take Youth Protection training. You do not have to be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America to take Youth Protection training. Additional information about taking Youth Protection training is available here.

New Ship links

• Sea Scouts BSA on YouTube
• Sea Scouts BSA
  • Find your local Sea Scout Ship
  • New Ship organization kit
    • How to organize a Sea Scout Ship
    • New leader resources
    • New Ship program ideas
    • Online training
    • Get a New Ship Mentor
  • Best practice library
  • Sea Scout marketing resources
  • Sea Scout uniforms
  • Ship management resource library
  • Youth protection training
• Sea Scouts: Chart a Course for Life
• Coast Guard Station San Francisco teaches Sea Scouts safety
• Boy Scouts of America
  • Find your local Scout Council
• Scouting magazine
• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Insignia guide