Regattas & Rendezvous

Sea Scouts test their nautical skills at Regattas and Rendezvous

Summary

Every year Sea Scouts gather for friendly competition at "Regattas" or "Rendezvous". These weekend events are organized locally (usually at the council or territory levels) and generally draw anywhere from several dozen to several hundred Sea Scouts from hundreds of miles. Although seamanship skills competition is the focus of the event, training and social exchange are also important elements. Regattas and Rendezvous are held in a wide variety of locations, from naval installations to Scout camps.

Lessons learned

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3. Coast Guard Auxiliary flotillas have been very helpful at some regattas by providing judges and/or trainers.

Resources

• Sample Boarding Manual
• Sample Boarding Manual
• Sample online registration form

Regattas

• Ancient Mariner Regatta (Alameda CA)
• Henry I. Nygard Regatta (St. Mary's County MD) -- Memorial Day weekend
• New London Sea Scout Rendezvous (New London CT) -- First weekend in June
• Old Salts Regatta (Port of Redwood City CA) -- First weekend in May
• Southwestern Rendezvous (Port Huemene CA) -- Last weekend in November

Videos

• Ancient Mariner Regatta (CA)
• Ancient Mariner Regatta (CA)
• Scuttlebutt at Old Salts Regatta (CA)
• Southwestern Rendezvous (CA) (Excellent photo gallery of competitive events)

Articles

• Article about Southwestern Rendezvous from Exploring magazine

Gallery

Regattas: Photo gallery

Contributed by

Douglas Yeckley, FSO-PS, 5(SR), Flotilla 23-2