What is a Ship?
A ship is simply the name of our local unit. We are based in Hendersonville but pull in young men and women from throughout the Nashville Metro area and beyond. Fun fact, our ship number matches the local
Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla.Who can join?
Sea Scouts is open to anyone interested between the ages of 14 and 20. We have the adult leaders and guidance to handle both male and female crews. We welcome anyone who is interested.
Does the ship do Sailboats?
The short answer is no. While we are sponsored by the Coast Guard and focus on power boats we do have opportunities outside of regular activities to sail that do come up.
Can I afford it?
Yes you can. On a yearly basis, costs average out to less than many other activities like sports teams, dance teams, and other hobbies. We work to keep costs as low as possible. While we do have costs there are options for Sea Scouts to afford it. The local community has been generous in offering support. We also have some fund raising activities that help offset the cost of our annual long cruise.
Do you only do activities in Nashville?
Simply put no. While many of the activities are in the Nashville area the ship annually does a Long Cruise that lasts at least a week on the boat. We have also visited Coast Guard bases, gone to Florida to finish Scuba Certifications, and many other activities outside of the Nashville Area.
