Every member takes his or her turn at the helm, listening to the marine radio and on lookout. They learn the proper methods of handling large and small boats, the meanings of lights and buoys, how to drop an anchor and approach a dock. Every member of the crew takes pride in the condition of our boats. As a Ship, we are responsible for the maintenance of the vessels used by our Ship. Members learn the proper ways to maintain the hulls, decks, equipment and engines on each vessel.
Members learn how to read a chart, plot a course and to read and follow a compass.
How to work with lines. Knot tying, splicing and sewing. We also take several harbor cruises, fishing trips and whale watches. Our members have cruised as far north as Alaska and south to Scammons Lagoon in Baja Mexico. We also participate in several nautical competitions every year which put the things we learn to the test against other Sea Scout ships across the nation.