Sea Scout Base
Greetings Leaders, Parents & Participants,
On behalf of the Bay Area Council and the Sea Scout Base ~ Galveston, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our high adventure programs that offer a variety of unique nautical experiences. These programs will feature traditional outdoor camping themes and Scouting values, while blending in innovative on the water activities that will introduce you to the waterways of the Texas Gulf Coast Region and Galveston Bay.
Setting your mind and sail for adventure is the easy part, it’s the planning and preparation of the course ahead, with the ability to handle the unexpected that is the hard part. The Scout Motto is
“Be Prepared”, and without a doubt, the Troops, Teams, Crews and Ships that are prepared, clearly will have the most positive and truly memorable experiences while participating in the Sea Scout Base ~Galveston Program. This Boarding Manual will serve as the basis of successful planning and as such should be consider as more than just a manual, but essentially your paper compass. Trust it, and it will always point you in the right direction with the questions you may have as you progress forward in the planning process.
As you work your way through the manual, at certain locations you will discover areas entitled Anchor Points. These points are not requirements, but simple extra advice to help you along.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard!!!
Eric Steele
Camping Director, Sea Scout Base ~ Galveston
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the
Sea Scout Base - Galveston program
to provide nautical education and high
adventure aquatic
activities that will
introduce youth to
leadership, citizenship,
and teamwork, while
fostering nature and
marine studies within the
Galveston Bay area and
the waterways of
the Texas Gulf Coast.
Bay Area Council ~ Boy Scouts of America