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| − | . | + | 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. |
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===Regattas=== | ===Regattas=== | ||
| − | * [http://www.ancientmariner.us/ Ancient Mariner Regatta (CA)] | + | * [http://www.ancientmariner.us/ Ancient Mariner Regatta (Alameda CA)] |
| − | * [http://www.seascout.net/chesapeake/special_events/regatta.htm Henry I. Nygard Regatta (MD)] | + | * [http://www.seascout.net/chesapeake/special_events/regatta.htm Henry I. Nygard Regatta (St. Mary's County MD)] -- Memorial Day weekend |
| − | * [http://subvetsgroton.org/seascout/The%20New%20England%20Flotilla%20hosts%20The%20New%20London%20Sea/Forms/AllItems.aspx New London Sea Scout Rendezvous (CT)] | + | * [http://subvetsgroton.org/seascout/The%20New%20England%20Flotilla%20hosts%20The%20New%20London%20Sea/Forms/AllItems.aspx New London Sea Scout Rendezvous (New London CT)] -- First weekend in June |
| − | * [http://www.oldsaltsregatta.com/ Old Salts Regatta (CA)] | + | * [http://www.oldsaltsregatta.com/ Old Salts Regatta (Port of Redwood City CA)] -- First weekend in May |
| − | * [http://www.rendezvous.org/ Southwestern Rendezvous (CA)] | + | * [http://www.rendezvous.org/ Southwestern Rendezvous (Port Huemene CA)] -- Last weekend in November |
===Videos=== | ===Videos=== | ||
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* [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PovSxi0C9o4 Ancient Mariner Regatta (CA)] | * [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PovSxi0C9o4 Ancient Mariner Regatta (CA)] | ||
* [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX_1DqFVqBw Scuttlebutt at Old Salts Regatta (CA)] | * [[Image:video.gif|16px|Video available]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX_1DqFVqBw Scuttlebutt at Old Salts Regatta (CA)] | ||
| + | * [http://www.rendezvous.org/2008pics/ Southwestern Rendezvous (CA)] (Excellent photo gallery of competitive events) | ||
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| + | ===Articles=== | ||
| + | * [[Image:htm.gif|16px|Webpage]] [http://www.rendezvous.org/article.php Article about Southwestern Rendezvous] from ''Exploring'' magazine | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:16, 1 June 2021
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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- Coast Guard Auxiliary flotillas have been very helpful at some regattas by providing judges and/or trainers.
Resources
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
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Ancient Mariner Regatta (CA) - Ancient Mariner Regatta (CA)
- Scuttlebutt at Old Salts Regatta (CA)
- Southwestern Rendezvous (CA) (Excellent photo gallery of competitive events)
Articles
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Article about Southwestern Rendezvous from Exploring magazine
Gallery
Contributed by
Douglas Yeckley, FSO-PS, 5(SR), Flotilla 23-2
