SEA SCOUT OFFICERS

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SEA SCOUT OFFICERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING
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WELCOME ABOARD

• INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING CEREMONY
• SSM APPENDIX K page 356

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Customs and Courtesies

• Sea Scout Salute and Handclasp
• The Double Salute
• Piping the side

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The Sea Scout Salute and Handclasp

• Unlike Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts use the
  traditional military salute with all fingers
  extended. The salute should be executed smartly
  from the position of attention.
• The handclasp is the adult handshake used daily
  by people as they greet each other. It is given
  with the right hand in a firm manner that
  indicates sincerity.

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THE DOUBLE SALUTE

• On all formal and official occasions, Sea
  Scoutsimmediately upon stepping aboard a ship,
  salute firstthe center of the ship which is the
  traditional salute to God. They then turn toward
  the Flagstaff at the stern of the ship and
  perform the traditional salute to the ensign of
  our nation. (Note This is the reverse of the
  Navy tradition of saluting the ensign first and
  then the officer of the deck).
• Upon going ashore or leaving a land ship, each
  person gives the double salute in reverse, first
  to the national ensign and then to the mainmast.

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Piping the Side
This is the survival of an old custom handed
downfrom European navies. In the side boys of
todays boarding ceremony with the Boatswain and
his pipe, we can see what is left of the custom.
The following rules should be observed in
appointing side boys

• Two side boys-ships officers, visiting ships
  officers, ship committee members
• Four side boys-district or council officers
• Six side boys-officers related to the area or
  regional office
• Eight side boys-officers related to the National
  Council

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Old Chinese Proverb

• Tell me, Ill Forget!
• Show me, I may remember!
• But involve me, and Ill understand!

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INTRODUCTION

• This specialized training is designed to
  introduce the SEA SCOUT MANUAL.
• Detail information about Venturing can be
  obtained by participating in the Adult Venturing
  Basic course.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To introduce learners to the techniques of Sea
  Scouting
• To review the programs, activities, advancement,
  and recognition unique to Sea Scouting
• To discuss safety policies and procedures
• To review the resources available to Sea Scout
  Ships

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What is the purpose of Sea Scouting?
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PURPOSE 0F SEA SCOUTING

• To instill in young men and women a code of
  ethics
• The lure of the sea and the seagoing program
  itself are designed to attract and hold them,
  while the character building and citizenship
  training elements take effect

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SEA SCOUTING IDEALS

• As part of its steering gear, Sea Scouting
  splices the lore of the sea with the ideals of
  the Boy Scouts of America
• A code of conduct so good and strong that it has
  stood the test of time
• The Scout Oath and the Scout Law are basic to
  the purpose of Sea Scouting

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THE SHIP CODE
A statement of ideals and conduct developed and
approved by the ship members (In addition to the
Sea Promise and Venturing Code)

• The means of upholding your ships reputation and
  traditions.

• What members consider important as a group
• The Reason for their association with the Ship

• Ideas that describe the ships purpose

• A standard or goal for self improvement.

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THE SEA PROMISEAs a Sea Scout I promise to do
my best

• To guard against water accidents
• To know the location and proper use of the
  Lifesaving devices on every boat I board
• To be prepared to render aid to those in need
• To seek to preserve the motto of the sea Women
  and Children First.

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Accomplishing Purpose

• How can the codes, mottos, pledges, and promises
  help to accomplish the Ideals of Sea Scouting ?
  

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Uniforms and Insignia

• Why are uniforms important?
• The traditional uniform
• Choosing the Ships uniform
• Sources for uniforms
• Use of badges and insignia
• SSM 105-119

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The Organization of a Ship

• The National Office Chartered by the Congress
  of the United States in 1916. In turn the
  National office issues charters annually to local
  councils
• Local Councils Through the National office
  issues charters to organizations that organize
  Sea Scout Ships
• The Chartered Organization Agrees to provide
  the ship with a good Sea Scouting program under
  the best available leadership
• The Ship Committee appointed by the chartered
  organization

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SHIP ORGANIZATION
Boatswain
Skipper
Ship Committee Chair Ship CommitteeMembers Tr
easurer
Boatswains Mate(Administration)
Mate(Administration)
Boatswains Mate(Program)
Mate(Program)
Purser
Yeoman
Consultants
Ship MembershipCrew Leaders Appointed Activity
Chair AA
Chartered Organization Rep
Chartered Organization
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Crew Leaders Assistants

• For administrative purposes, the ships company
  often is divided into crews of about eight
• Each crew elects its own crew leader and
  assistant crew leader from members of the crew
• Each crew leader has the job of molding his or
  her crew members into a working unit
• He or she is responsible for the conduct and
  participation at ship meetings and activities.

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National and Local Terminology
Venturing Crew Venturer President Vice
President Secretary Treasurer Quartermaster Adviso
r Assoc Advisor Crew Committee
Sea Scout Ship Sea Scout Boatswain Boatswains
Mate Yeoman Purser Storekeeper Skipper Mate Ship
Committee
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LEADERSHIPGroup Activity

• Skippers Duties SSM 10
• Mates Duties SSM 12
• Ship Committee, Duties SSM 13

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ADULT LEADER OBJECTIVES

• All the adult leaders-the Skipper, mates, and
  committee members have one objective. They want
  to carry out the program of activities that will
  accomplish the purpose of the Scout movement
  Character Development, Citizenship Training, and
  Personal Fitness.

• At the same time, they know that the program must
  satisfy the desire for FUN AND ADVENTURE promised
  to Sea Scout!!

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QUARTERDECK MEETINGS

• The quarterdeck meeting is a monthly business
  meeting of all the Ships petty officers

• Usually during first week of each month at a
  regular time and place
• Helps accomplish the basic objectives of Sea
  Scouting

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Quarterdeck Meetings

• The Boatswain presides the Skipper meets with
  the boatswain in advance to assist in preparing
  for it
• All Petty Officers report at every meeting. This
  involvement of officers is absolutely necessary
• The Ship program is planned and double-checked
  under the supervision of the Skipper and
  designated Mate

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QUARTERDECK MEETINGSSuggested Agenda

• Call to Order
• Minutes of last quarterdeck meeting.
• Report of Petty Officers communications,
  membership, finances, boats and equipment,
  District and Council activities, past activities
  review.
• Approval of Ship meeting Agenda.
• Check of this months activity plans.
• Program planning session or future activities.
• Adjournment SSM 56.

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DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

• Why should members of a ship elect their petty
  officers?
• How do the Skipper and the Mate advise and coach
  the petty officers?
• How are the objectives of Sea Scouting building
  character and citizenship in youth better
  served through democratic rather than autocratic
  leadership?

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Election of Petty Officers

• Petty officers are elected by the membership of
  the ship
• This does not include the Skipper or the Mates
  who are appointed by the Committee
• Most Ships find that a six month term of office
  is satisfactory
• However, each Ship can decide on how long a term
  petty officers serve

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Quarterdeck Training

• It is essential that Skippers train their own
  petty officers.
• Good morale and a smooth operation are based on a
  mutual understanding of all petty officers from
  the individual ship in regard to personnel,
  administration and activities.
• Newly elected petty officers should by trained by
  the Skipper as soon as possible.

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Petty Officers Seminar

• An 0rientation and planning meeting conducted by
  the Skipper and Boatswain working as a leadership
  team
• Can be an overnight meeting and, though a working
  session should be at a location where there are
  opportunities for sports and relaxation
• Suggested locations are a cabin, Scout camp,
  college, etc.

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Program Planning Pattern SSM 59

• Collecting Activities
• Selecting Activities
• Preparing for Activities
• Checking on Detailed Plans
• Conducting Activities
• After Each Activity
• Cruise Superactivity Plans

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Program Planning

• Best sources are Ship members
• Program conferences regattas
• Sea Scout Manual
• Program Capability Inventory

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WHATIS ACONSULTANT?
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CONSULTANTS

• A consultant is someone whose special skill or
  knowledge, equipment or facilities, or contacts
  can help the Ship.
• He or she may serve briefly for a single event or
  for a longer period to supplement the Skipper. At
  no time does the consultant take the Skippers
  place.
• They may come from inside the Ship or from the
  community.

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SOURCES OF CONSULTANTS

• Yacht clubs
• Other national boat clubs and officers
• Local Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary
  Flotilla members
• Boating supply and equipment store employees
• Owners and employees of marinas
• Military personnelespecially active and reserve
  members of the Navy and Coast Guard
• Your own Ship Committee members
• Parents and friends
• Members of district and council Venturing
  committees

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SHIP MEETINGS PATTERNS

• How often to hold them?
• What happens during a meeting?
• Who runs the meeting?
• What are some of the items that should be covered
  in a meeting?
• What is the role of the Skipper and Mates at
  these meetings?

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SAMPLE SHIPACTIVITIES POLICIES

• Alpha Crew-SSM 31-34 Up to Be a Square Rigger
• Bravo Crew-SSM 34-37

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SAMPLE SHIPACTIVITIES POLICIESReflection

• Each Crew describe which activity they liked best
• Relate to ideals and policies

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ADVANCEMENT

• Sea Scouting has the oldest advancement program
  in Venturing.
• Advancement in rank is a measure of nautical
  knowledge and performance as a leader.
• Adults should remind Sea Scouts that no more
  water comes out of a scuttlebutt than is put into
  it. Likewise they will never get more out of an
  advancement in rank than they put into it.

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Why Recognition and Advancement? SSM 83-84

• How can advancement be stimulated?
• Why are ceremonies important?
• What about recognizing the individual talent of
  Ship members?
• Why is service to the Ship and others an
  important factor to recognize?

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REVIEW PROCEDURE BRIDGE OF HONOR

• Reviewing Procedure Skippers Conference
• Bridge of Honor
• Ceremonies
• Leadership opportunities
• Recognizing talent
• Service to others

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ADVANCEMENT
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PROJECT

• Apprentice requirement 9 SSM 86
• Ordinary requirement 9 SSM 87
• Able requirement 9 SSM 90
• Quartermaster requirement 12 SSM 94

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OPTIONAL RECOGNITION

• Small Boat Handling Bar
• Qualified Seaman Bar

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The Safe Boating Course

• Session one-Aids to Navigation and Rules of the
  Road
• Session two-Boating Safety
• See SSM page 98

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The Advanced Seamanship Course

• Session one-Aids to navigation
• Session two-Rules of the road
• Session three-Seamanship
• Session four-Safety
• Session five-Piloting
• Session six-Charts
• Session seven-Boating operation
• Session eight-Operating a boat
• See SSM pages 99-100

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OTHER RECOGNITION

• Long Cruise Badge and arc
• SEAL (Sea Scout Advanced Leadership) training
• Snorkeling, BSA
• Boardsailing, BSA

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THE LONG CRUISEA cruise of several days or
weeks on chartered water or on large inland lake
in a power boat or sailboat.
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Venturing Recognition

• Step 1 Bronze Award Sea Scout Ordinary Rank
• Step 2 Gold Award
• Step 3 Silver Award
• Ranger Award

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Venturing Advancement

• Bronze
• Gold
• Silver
• Ranger
• Quartermaster

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Eagle Scout

• If has achieved First Class rank as a
• Boy Scout in a Troop may continue working
  toward the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks until 18th
  birthday.
• Must meet requirements in the Boy Scout
  Handbook

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RECOGNITIONFOR ADULTS

• Emblem of office
• Training key, awards, and certificates
• Distinguished service awards
• Long Cruise Award
• 50-Miler Award
• Mile Swim, BSA
• U.S. Power Squadrons certificate
• U.S.C.G. Auxiliary certificate
• Seabadge Trident pin
• Council, Regional, National leadership awards
• District Award of Merit
• Silver Beaver

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CRUISES SUPERACTIVITIES

• Definition of a long cruise
• Definition of a Superactivity
• Need for long-range planning
• Need for youth and adult leadership
• Need for budget and equipment
• Need for tour permits

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Planning a Long Cruise
Group Project Refer to Sea Scout Manual pages
69-79
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COUNCIL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL PROGRAMS

• Council activities and Youth Officers Association
• Scholarships and awards
• Regional regattas or rendezvous
• Seabadge conferences
• National events

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BSA Safe Boating/Sailing Standards

• For vessels owned or operated by the Boy Scouts
  of America
• Annual Vessel Safety Check by Coast Guard
  Auxiliary or Power Squadron
• Guidelines for maximum persons carried aboard

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Cruise Plan for Sea Scout Ships Venturing Units

• Not required for LOCAL DAY SAILING within site of
  departure point
• Required for boats traveling beyond visual
  observation from departure point , but less than
  500 miles distance and five days duration
• Required along with a National Tour Permit for
  extended cruising

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SAFE SWIM DEFENSE

• QUALIFIED SUPERVISION
• PHYSICAL FITNESS
• SAFE AREA
• LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY
• LOOKOUT
• ABILITY GROUPS
• BUDDY SYSTEM
• DISCIPLINE

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SAFETY AFLOAT

• Review of BSA Safety Afloat-Guide to Safe
  Scouting
• Safe Boating Course
• Advanced Seamanship Course

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Safety Afloat

• Qualified supervision
• Physical fitness
• Swimming ability
• Personal flotation equipment
• Buddy system
• Skill proficiency
• Planning
• Equipment
• Discipline

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RESOURCES

• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• Navy Youth Programs
• National Ocean Service
• Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic Center
• Navigational charts
• U.S. Coast Guard
• U.S. Power Squadrons

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Career Programs Marine

• Oceanography
• Marine biology
• Ichthyology
• Ocean transport
• Marine engineering
• Coastal fisheries
• Naval architecture
• Admiralty law
• Yachting as a business
• Marine insurance
• The United States Navy
• The United States Coast Guard
• The Merchant Marine
• Boat maintenance

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Youth with Disabilities

• Everyone has a disability
• Pros and cons of taking on board youth with
  disabilities
• Leaders role is in making a positive difference
  in youth

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SEABADGE CONFERENCEThis is a weekend course
that coversMANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP
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NOW WHAT? DO IT!!!

• Now that the Ship has a Chartered Organization, a
  Committee, adult leaders, members, petty
  officers, and a program move ahead. What you
  need now is a way to get from just having program
  to actually doing the activities.
• For each activity, the petty officers and Skipper
  should select an Activity chair as well as a
  Consultant who will bring about the event.
• REMEMBER SEA SCOUTING IS HANDS ON!!!!!

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Closing Ceremony

• SSM Appendix K page 367