What do you do at sea base?
What do you do at sea base?
You will paddleboard, ocean kayak, sail, boat, fish, snorkel coral reefs, learn about marine ecosystems, travel to Big Munson Island for an overnight adventure and visit historic Key West.
What do I need for sea base?
All individuals over the age of 18 must complete Youth Protection Training, BSA Safe Swim, BSA Safety Afloat, and Hazardous Weather Training. One adult age 21 or older must complete Wilderness First Aid Training and one adult age 21 or older must complete CPR/AED Training.
How old do you have to be for Seabase?
13 years of age
Age Requirement: Every participant must be at least 13 years of age by their date of arrival at Sea Base. No exceptions can or will be made.
Where is sea base Bahamas?
Sea Base Bahamas offers Bahamas Adventure and Bahamas Tall Ship Adventure operated out of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas, located about 100 miles east of Fort Lauderdale.
What rank do you have to be to go to Philmont?
Philmont Trek and Cavalcade participants must be 14 years of age OR be at least 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade prior to participation. What time does Check-In start? There is someone available at the Welcome Center around the clock.
What is the sea base swim test?
SWIMMER’S TEST: Jump Feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen or front crawl. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn.
How long is a BSA swim test good for?
one year
In either instance, proper documentation shall be completed and retained, and Swimmer Certification Cards should be issued. These cards are good for one year from date of issue. It is recommended that the off-site testing be done at the beginning of the activity season.
What is the weight limit for Philmont?
295 pounds
Discussion in advance with Philmont regarding any exception to the weight limit for persons under 21 years of age is required, whether it is over or under. Under no circumstances will any individual over 295 pounds be allowed to participate regardless of height or age.
How many scouts have died at sea base?
On average, the BSA experiences 6 deaths from scouting accidents per year.
Can non Boy Scouts go to Philmont?
Youth must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and may participate in a Philmont expedition in one of the following ways: As members of a chartered unit (Scout troop, Varsity team, Sea Scout Ship, or Venturing crew)
Can non Scouts hike at Philmont?
I hiked Philmont as a boy, but decided to take my family before they were old enough to go on a trek.
Can you wear goggles during BSA swim test?
However, several of my esteemed fellow scouters insist that the scout can not pass the swimmer test while wearing them. They refer to past experiences at summer camp, during which the testers told the scouts they can not wear goggles or noseplugs.
