Sea Scout Ship 110

Connecticut Yankee Council, BSA
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The History of Sea Scouts
Sea Scouting had its beginning at a camp fire in England when Lord Baden-Powell voiced the hope that older Scouts would be interested in learning about boat management and seamanship. He stressed the need for young men to prepare themselves for service on their country's ships. The Sea Scouts in America were founded in 1912 to give youths a chance to experience the joys of sailing.  Our Ship 110 was chartered in 1933 and is one of the oldest ships in Connecticut.
In 1949, Sea Scouts was officially changed to Sea Explorers, with the expansion of the Explorer program within Boy Scouts,  and in 1972, officially became co-ed.  In 1998, the Boy Scouts of America reorganized the Exploring program into the Learning for Life Exploring program and the new Venturing Division. Sea Exploring was placed in the Venturing Division and was renamed Sea Scouts.
SEAL Recipients
Over the past few years, our ship has had six members earn the coveted SEAL Pin, having successfully completed this one week, hard core leadership course that is conducted at sea. Scouts are graded on their Seamanship knowledge, Navigation skills, knot tieing abilities, and then thoroughly tested on their ability to lead their shipmates during a daylong stint as boatswain of the ship.
We have had two attend the Houston, Texas course, twp on the Chesapeake, and two on the Long Island Sound course.
 
Congratulations to Will Kommritz and Sandra Zapata for each earning the coveted SEAL pin this year. Will attended the week long Sea Scout Advanced Leadership course on Der Pelikan in Maryland, and Sandra attended the Long Island Sound course aboard Resolution.  Both are to be commended for their hard work and preparation needed to earn this prestigious award. 
Regional Commodore's
Award of Excellence Recipients
 
For 2008, 2009, and 2011, Ship 110 has been the proud recipient of the Regional Commodore's Award of Excellence.  This award is given only to a select few ships that have acheived a high level of performance during the year:
  • Achieved Quality Unit status at the most recent re-charter;
  • Conducted Ship Quarterdeck (youth) leadership training during the past twelve months;
  • Participated in at least one district, council, Area, or Regional event; and
  • At least twenty percent (20%) of the youth membership are Seaman Ordinary rank or higher.

Earning this award entitles the ship to have three stars embroidered on their ship's flag. 

Our Ship's Achievements

 

      Our youth come from a wide area, from as far north at New Fairfield, as far south as Trumbull, as far west as Bethel, and as far east as Prospect.  Most of our scouts have earned Apprentice Rank. A large number have earned Ordinary Rank, and we currently have one at Able Rank, who is working on his Quartermaster Award. Some of our scouts have earned the Qualified Seaman Award, The Small Boat Handlers Award, and Long Cruise Patch.

 

      One of our members was appointed as the Northeast Regional Boatswain, and served as master of ceremonies at our 2009 Northeast Regional Bridge of Honor and Sea Scout Ball. He was later appointed National Boatswain and attended the 2010 Report to the Nation in Washington, DC.

 

      Our adult leadership is well trained, with the Skipper, Mate, and Committee Chairman all having attended Sea Badge.  Our other adult leaders are trained in Youth Protection, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, and have earned CPR and First Aid Certifications.