Sea Scouting, a part of the BSA's Venturing program for young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21, has 5,866 youth members nationwide registered in 512 ships. About 20 percent of SEAL students do not pass, he said. Those who graduate are awarded a silver pendant consisting of two dolphinfish facing each other with a trident and BSA insignia in the center. Applicants must be between 14 and 18 years old, hold Ordinary rank, be recommended by their ship's Skipper, and be mature enough to handle an adult-level leadership class. In addition, applicants must know how to sail, be able to perform coastal navigation, know how to tie all the knots required for Apprentice and Ordinary ranks, and know Apprentice and Ordinary rank skills well enough to teach them.
Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the training sites.
The deadline for applications is March 1, 2001. Because of freedom given authors, opinions may not reflect official concurrence.