Sea Scouts

Aquatics Day is a fun-filled event for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships. Participants can participate in two activities, including five aquatics-related merit badge classes and 14 additional merit badge classes—some of which are rarely offered.  In addition to merit badge sessions, there will be opportunities to try climbing, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Sea Scouts and Venturers can also work on rank advancement during the event. The day will conclude with a Sea Scout and Venturing Fair, a Glow Splash Party, and an Ice Cream Social. Individual Scouts can participate on Saturday.  Troops, crews, and ships can camp for the weekend. 

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​Youth interested in learning about Sea Scouts are invited to stop by the Cockrell Scout Center to visit the annual Sea Scout Open House. Learn about Sea Scouts and meet with Sea Scout leaders.  Activities will include throwing tomahawks and heaving lines, participating in a rain gutter regatta, and climbing aboard a 34-foot sailboat.

​Minto Rendezvous is an annual regional event where Sea Scouts test their knowledge and skills. The competition includes over 20 events that test a ship’s teamwork, training and preparation in a variety of nautical-related events.  Some events, such as navigation, first aid, knot-tying relays, and marlin spike, require study and practice.  Other events, such as the blindfold canoe race and the no-paddle canoe race, require luck and laughter to complete the course.

Ships from across Texas and Oklahoma look forward to the fun and fellowship. The highlight of the weekend is the annual Flotsam Flotilla race, featuring homemade vessels crafted from a variety of materials.  

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Seabadge is a leadership and management training focused on the “how-to” aspects of managing a successful youth-led Sea Scout program. While Seabadge was developed as an advanced leadership training program for experienced Sea Scout adult leaders, the course is open to anyone at least 18 years old, registered in any capacity, either youth or adult, in Scouting America.  The driving theme for the training is to “Focus on Youth”, which makes the course especially valuable for any Scout leader dealing with older youth.  Seabadge does not cover topics like boating, knots, or other program-related materials found in the Sea Scout Manual. 

The course will be delivered virtually via Zoom over two weekends and will consist of two phases with seminars, workshops, role-playing, discussions, and activities, and a project developed during the course. Crew meetings will be held prior to the course.

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Dive into the excitement of the Angler Adventure, the ultimate fishing derby for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships hosted at the breathtaking Camp Strake! Nestled in the heart of nature's embrace, this event brings together passionate anglers for an unforgettable fishing experience. The council fishing committee and Sea Scouts are hosting the event.

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Full Throttle is a weekend event for troops, crews and ships. Scouts will be able to participate in range and target activities (e.g., pistol, rifle, shotgun, archery). Range and target activities are a part of Sea Scout advancement (Sea Scout Manual, 12^th edition, 2016, pp. 249-251). Participants can attend just for the day; ships can camp for the weekend. 

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