Within the Venturing Program, the Sea Scouting program has its own Advancement Program, consisting of the Ranks of Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quatermaster. Sea Scouts are eligible for the Venturing awards in addition to the Sea Scout Advancements. In addition, the Long Cruise and SEAL awards are specific to the Sea Scouting program.
Advancement can be a source of personal pride and a measure of your nautical knowledge as well as a gauge of your performance as a leader. The Sea Scout Quartermaster award is the highest award for the Sea Scout area of Venturing. The award is the conclusion of dedication and excellence to the ideals of the Sea Scout program.
Some Of The Skills We Teach
Sailing And Cruising
Marlinespike seamanship - use of lines, knots and splicing
Piloting - learning the aids to navigation, reading charts
Rules of the Road & Small Boat Handler
Radio - Qualify for Marine radiotelephone F.C.C. operator license
Boat Maintenance
Engines - maintenance of inboard and outboard engines
Maritime Career Guidance
Electricity/ AC and DC Systems
Weather/Meteorology
Identification of Vessels
Teaching & commanding a crew under oars and sail
Ground Tackle - anchoring and proper use of anchors
Vessel nomenclature
Galley - Prepare food and provisioning for a long cruise
Safety - Fire, Man Overboard, etc.
Sea History
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
State Safe Boating course
First Aid
Swimming and Lifesaving
