As a Sea Scout, I promise to do my best: To guard against water accidents To know the location and proper use of the lifesaving devices on every boat I board To be prepared to render aid to those in need To let those less able come first.

It is presented in recognition of excellence in program quality, youth achievement, and adult commitment.

The founders of Sea Scouts in the United States are Arthur A. Carey of Waltham, Massachusetts, and Charles T. Longstreth of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

[3] In 2018, Sea Scouts was designated as the official youth program of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

All adult leadership above the Ship level use the standard Sea Scout Badge no matter their position.

To earn Ordinary, the Sea Scout must know the Ideals of Sea Scouts, be an active member for six months, learn specials skills relating to boats, marlinspike seamanship, piloting, communicating, swimming, safety, and cooking.

The Sea Scout must attend at least three-quarters of all Ship meetings and special activities over eighteen months, demonstrate marlinspike seamanship and leadership skills, demonstrate the ability to teach Sea Scouts skills, complete a Quartermaster Leadership Service Project (community service project) and pass a council level board of review.

The Quartermaster emblem is a medal consisting of the Sea Scout emblem on a ship's wheel that is suspended from a solid dark blue ribbon that is in turn suspended from a bar bearing the design of a double carrick bend knot.

[8] Sea Scouts who earn this rank are entitled to wear a uniform similar to that of a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO), and can enlist in the U.S. Navy or United States Coast Guard at a higher pay grade.

Small Boat Handler, Qualified Seaman Long Cruise Badge Sea Scouts currently may earn two seamanship knowledge and skill qualification recognitions: the "Qualified Seaman" and "Small Boat Handler" badges.

The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented at the Council, Area, Region, and National levels to those who provide notable service beyond the unit.

The location of AMR was the Coast Guard Island in Alameda California, until the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

After 9/11, the heightened level of security at the Coast Guard base prohibited the regatta from happening.

As a result, the regatta was temporarily rehomed to the Sea Scout Base in Stockton, and then found a home on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet for several years.

[citation needed] AMR takes place over the course of Memorial Day Weekend each year.

The regatta is intended to enhance one's maritime skills, including marlinspike, charting, sailing, safety, and many others.

In addition to advancing, the regatta also contributes to socialization and fellowship with events like a movie or a dance at the end of each day.

Seabadge is an advanced leadership unit management training targeted to Sea Scout leaders.