03/16/2017
Good info about next year's Sea Base trip.
https://www.facebook.com/BSASeaBase/posts/1381221115233322:0
Want to learn more about your upcoming Coral Reef Adventure? See the information below.
Want to set sail in 2017 or 2018? Visit www.bsaseabase.org to secure your adventure.
Greetings from Florida Sea Base! You are about to embark upon a sailing, snorkeling, fishing adventure unlike any other.
In preparation of your adventure it is imperative that you read, understand and adhere to Sea Base Eligibility Requirements, Sea Base Policies and Procedures and requirements outlined in “Preparing for Sea Base.”
Coral Reef Sailing Crew Size: 6- 8 individuals. This number includes both youth and adult participants. Crews may not exceed the maximum number allowed.
Packing for Coral Reef Sailing Program: All items going aboard your vessel will be packed into a 24 inch duffle bag provided by Sea Base. Custom Crew duffle bags are available for purchase at www.fsbshipstore.com. While no showers or laundry facilities are available aboard, there are at Florida Sea Base. Limited crew storage is available onsite. For travel; all items should be packed into a small checked bag- backpack. Please do not bring large suitcases. Limit items to those listed in “What to Bring.”
Traveling to Florida Sea Base: While traveling; please remember that you are representing not only your unit but the whole of the Boy Scouts of America. Please act in a responsible and kind manner. Your crew will arrive at Florida Sea Base between 1:00 and 3:00 pm having already eaten lunch. If flying, your crew has several good options; Key West International, Miami International, Hollywood- Fort Lauderdale International airports. Due to parking restrictions it is important that Crews choosing to rent vehicles consider a one day rental on the front side of their adventure and a single day rental on the back side of their adventure. Sea Base will provide shuttles to drop off and pick up rental vehicles in Marathon, FL.
Coral Reef Sailing Arrival and Brief Overview: Coral Reef Sailing is a 6 night 7 day adventure including your arrival and departure date.
Following completion of paperwork, shakedown your crew will have its picture taken, receive a tour, check out snorkel gear, complete a FSB Swim Review, complete BSA Snorkeling, provision your vessel, eat dinner and begin to experience the one of a kind adventure that is Coral Reef Sailing. Coral Reef boats are working vessels; your unit, youth and adult, will learn what it is to crew aboard a sailing vessel.
The elected Youth Leader will assign duties to youth and adult crew members which will include preparing meals, cleaning the vessel including the head, anchor watch and any other duties assigned by the captain. While aboard, the captain is the final authority figure.
Each Coral Reef Sailing Adventure itinerary is different due to weather, season and your arrival time. All crews will board their vessel Day 1, but some may not leave the dock until morning of Day 2. After a few days on the water you will return to port to provision ice, water, refuel and take part in mid-week activities. Crews will spend their mid-week night aboard their vessel at the dock and set sail again the next morning. Day 6 crews will return to Sea Base. Once docked your crew will clean the vessel, return snorkel gear and move into your dorm room and then onto Conch LUAU!
Departing Florida Sea Base: A Scout is Clean. Prior to departure your crew will be responsible to clean your dormitory and dormitory restroom. Please ensure that you have taken all personal items with you. Gear left at FSB will be donated to local charities. Once packed your crew may leave Sea Base as early as necessary. Early breakfast is served at 7:00 am and regular breakfast at 8:00 am. Crews may remain onsite no later than 11:00 am.
