Patriots’ Path Council – Bahamas Sailing & SCUBA Adventure (August 13–20, 2027)
This registration is for Patriots’ Path Council’s sailing and SCUBA adventure with Blackbeard’s Cruises in the Bahamas, August 13–20, 2027. Participants will spend the week living aboard two 65′ sailing sloops, exploring the Exuma Cays through sailing, diving, fishing, and island exploration.
link to registration -> https://scoutingevent.com/
Sea Scouting is an Older Youth Program in Scouting America since 1912. Sea Scouting was organized to address members’ boating skills and promote knowledge of our maritime heritage. The program is open to boys and girls who are at least 14 years old (or 13 years of age and have completed eighth grade) and under 21.
Sea Scout units, called “ships,” focus on sailing and cruising either sailboats or power vessels. During the boating seasons, Sea Scouts learn to maintain and operate their vessel, with a focus on learning the safe and proper methods of handling boats. Sea Scouts also learn the meaning of buoys and lights, how to take advantage of wind and tide and how to drop anchor or approach a dock.
Most ships hold formal meetings conducted in either full dress or work uniforms. Swimming, lifesaving, first aid, Coast Guard Auxiliary Sailing and Seamanship, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses are taught to the ships by our own officers. The state safe boating course is also offered by many ships. Occasionally movies are shown, contests between crews are held, or intership visits are arranged.
Sea Scouting offers young adults the opportunity to travel and learn skills that could be useful in future careers. The program extends far beyond sea-going events and trips; it offers a variety of social events, training and leadership experience. Whether you’re steering the vessel from the wheelhouse, learning engine room repair or visiting a new port on one of the many trips, there’s something you’ll enjoy in Sea Scouting. So, try something different, check us out, and prepare yourself to set sail for a real adventure.
Patriots’ Path Council oversees the following Sea Scout units: Ship 1510, Ship 1908, Ship 228 and Ship 243.
Ship 1510
Ship 1510 is a scuba based Sea Scout ship. Located in Hopatcong, NJ, Ship 1510 is chartered by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-10.
Ship 1510 is fully co-ed and operates its meetings out of the Hopatcong Senior center found at 32 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ 07843.
Learn more about Ship 1510:
Ship 1908
Ship 1908 “Rising Phoenix” is based out of Union City, NJ. Our operational hub is situated at the Liberty Nautical Education Center in Linden, NJ and we have a distinct focus on introducing inner-city youth to the maritime industry. At the core of our operations are several powered, sailing, and other vessels that serve as instrumental platforms through which we provide unique and enriching maritime experiences for our members.
Learn more about this ship at the
Ship 228
Ship 228 operates the Sea Dart II, one of the largest Sea Scout vessels on the east coast, along with a fleet of smaller vessels, including sailboats, from their base located in Linden, NJ. Our vast resources combine to offer the most diverse Sea Scouting program in the area. Ship 228 is chartered by the Rahway Yacht Club. Ship 228 is a co-ed unit welcoming young men and women into the program.
Ship 243
Ship 243 operates a coed program aboard the Sea Horse. We are chartered by the Martin Danowski Detachment Marine Corps League of Linden NJ and work closely with USCG Auxillary Flotilla 2-4 in Keyport NJ. Our fine ship the Seahorse, operates out of Toms River.
UPDATE: BSA Young Adult Registration Effective 1 March 2015 and Program Participation
In 2014 the BSA National Executive Board approved a resolution to establish consistency in the registration requirements across all programs, regardless of participant age. The purpose of this resolution is to ensure that moving forward, participants who are 18 but not yet 21 register as adults. However, this does not affect their eligibility to participate in programs such as Venturing and Sea Scouting.
The primary purpose of the change is to ensure that all persons legally considered adults meet adult membership requirements, including undergoing a criminal background check and meeting the BSA’s Youth Protection requirements and membership standards. The changes are required to allow the performance of criminal background checks in connection with the registration process.
New Venturing and Sea Scouting participants 18 but not yet 21, must complete an Adult Application and Criminal Background Check Disclosure/Authorization form.
To support this change, the youth and adult applications have been revised. The new Youth Application, No. 524-406 (SKU 619506), and the new Adult Application, No. 524-501 (SKU 619504), should be used starting March 1, 2015. Spanish versions of the Youth Application, No. 524-423 (SKU 619507), and the Adult Application, No. 524-502 (SKU 619505), are also available.
Position code for young adult Venturers and Sea Scouts (age 18 but not yet 21 years old) is “VP”.
Venturers and Sea Scouts under age 21 will still be considered to be youth members (“Scouts”) in crews and ships (and also in the Order of the Arrow). These young adults may continue to serve in youth leadership roles, such as Crew President, Sea Scout Boatswain, etc., and will still be eligible for Venturing/Sea Scout advancement and youth recognition. They will still not be eligible to hold the adult positions listed above in the address line (on the application), which will still require members to be minimum of age 21.
As of March 1, 2015, the BSA local councils will not be able to accept BSA Youth Applications for member applicants age 18 and older, as those forms do not contain the required information and consent agreement language needed to conduct a criminal background check.
Scouting Forms from the National Council: http://www.scouting.org/s…forms.aspx