Gloucester, MA Sea Scouts join New York Sea Scouts.
(Gloucester MA) – Sea Scouts Ship 5 crew and adult volunteers from Gloucester MA belonging to BSA Spirit of Adventure Council, chartered by Gloucester Elks Lodge 892, joined New York Scouts for their Annual University of Sea Scouting at SUNY Maritime College Ft Schuyler, on Saturday March 23, 2024, for a full day of Maritime and Marine experiences.
The event featured various training modules geared toward specific Sea Scout rank advancements as well as a campus tour. 2024 proved to be a groundbreaking year with the introduction of a dedicated track tailored exclusively for the Maritime Exploring Clubs attending the University of Scouting and the option for interested Ships to camp on the Historic Ft Schuyler grounds.
Whether Apprentice or Quartermaster, there were a variety of advancement classes to choose from as well as professional presentations from the Coast Guard Search and Rescue team (the Navy SEALS of the Coast Guard) and a chance to talk one on one with representatives from the Power Squadron, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Academy.
Ship 5 shared their Maritime Skills, Splicing and Decorative Knot tying, with the Scouts. Then introduced the Patriot Path Scouts to the Big Anchor Project, an international Citizen Science initiative which explores Maritime history through the historical anchors we find, in and out of the water. The Big Anchor Project is sponsored by the Nautical Archaeological Society and can be found online at biganchorproject.org.
Sea Scout Ship 5 would like to acknowledge the members of Patriots Path Council which graciously included Ship 5 in their annual Sea Scout Event at Ft Schuyler.
Commodore David N. Tarantino, skipper@ship1908.org
Skipper Jan Rose - Dean of Curriculum, Ship 460 NY
Maritime Explorer Track Chair - Monica Couillard, Ship 1908 Rising Phoenix
Sea Scout Track Chair - Lora Panepinto, Ship 228 Argonaut
Adult Leader Track Chair - Dr. Noel E. Guzman, Ship 441 Vigilant
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