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Ship's Info Page
What's
In It For You? |
Sailing and Cruising | Maintenance
& Repairs
What
is a Sea Scout? | The
Ship | Meetings
| Entry Requirements
| Contacts
What's In It For
You
You can learn how to sail, water-ski, operate a power
boat safely, SCUBA, maintain a marine engine and keep a boat in shape.
You will have the opportunity to cruise with us on our sail and power boats
and experience the adventure, excitement and fellowship of Sea Scout's
Long Cruises. You will be participating in weekend sailing trips, camp
outs, social gatherings, tours and excursions and in a Sea Scout Ragatta
where our seamanship skills are tested against those of other Sea Scouts
in our area.
Sailing And Cruising
Sea Scout Ship 548 has several sail and power boats
available for learning sailing and boating and for use in day sailing,
weekend sailing trips and long cruises. During the spring, summer and fall
every member has a chance to try their hand at the tiller or wheel, or
to trim the sails. All members are taught safe and proper methods of handling
the boats. Sea Scouts also learn the meaning of buoys and lights, how to
take advantage of the wind and tide and how to drop an anchor or approach
a dock. Day cruises are held for all members and members who have contributed
the most to the boat's maintenance. Overall program may include longer
cruises and dropping the anchor in a different anchorage each night.
Maintenance
And Repairs
Every boat owner takes pride in the condition of
their boat. Each spring they sand, chip, scrape, caulk and paint until
it is shipshape. Sea Scout Ship 548 vessels are no exception. A large part
of our Sea Scout program is teaching the methods of boat maintenance. An
old saying is "A ship is only as good as her crew."
What Is A Sea
Scout?
Sea Scouting is a coeducational-educational program
of adventure on land and sea offered to young adults between the ages of
14 and 21. Sea Scouting is an opportunity to explore the nautical world
around us and learn some seamanship skills while having FUN.
The Ship
The Sea Scout unit is known as a Ship. The members
of the Ship are organized into crews and a Ship Quarterdeck consisting
of a Boatswain (President), a Boatswain's Mate (Vice President), a Purser
(Treasurer), a Yeoman (Secretary), a Quartermaster (Storekeeper) and Crew
Leaders who provide the leadership for each of the Ship's crews. Each crew
is made up of 6-9 members. It is the Quarterdeck that plans and caries
out all the activities of the Ship, with the help of the Skipper and Mates
as advisors. Ship 548 has several sailing and power vessels for the use
if its members.
Meetings
Regular meetings are held one evening a week at the
Holy Angels Church Hall in Avenue, St. Mary's County, Maryland. During
the fall and winter months training courses are conducted on the many skills
required to safely and successfully maintain and operate a boat. These
meetings prepare the member for the cruising season.
Entry Requirements
To become a member of Sea Scout Ship 548 you must:
1. Be at least 14 years of age.
2. Subscribe to the Code, Bylaws, and Minimum
Standards of Ship 548.
3. Complete a BSA Venturing Application Form.
4. Pay the $90.00 Membership Fee (this fee covers
your Sea Scout Manual, Registration, T-shirt, Unit hat, Sweatshirt and
$25 uniform deposit).
5. Support the ship in Fund Raising activities,
boat work sessions and keep your dues paid up to date.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Skipper: Doug Yeckley
(410) 326-4291
Boatswain: Chris Boss (301) 884-3438
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