SHAC Sea Scouts

04/19/2026

Six Sea Scout ships were represented in La Porte on Sunday during Fleet Week Houston activities at Sylvan Beach.
Sea Scouts had a Raingutter Regatta, where youth made their own boats to race. And there were two sailboats to view as well as competitive ring buoy toss games.
Military bands played songs throughout the event, to give the day a patriotic flavor.
Sea Scout youth were able to tell more than 50 people about Sea Scouts and how to join.
Sea Scout leadership was able to talk to members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at Sylvan Beach. Sea Scouts are the official youth organization of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

04/13/2026

The Sam Houston Area Council Sea Scout Fleet planning meeting will be at 7 p.m., Wed., April 15. This event is Zoom only.
The Zoom contact info is:
Zoom Meeting ID: 944 626 6219; Passcode: beascout
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9446266219...

The remaining in-person meetings for the Fleet this year -- all on Wednesdays -- are:
May 20
Sept. 16
Dec. 16 (savory pot-luck awards dinner)
The other meetings will be Zoom only. We meet the third Wednesday of each month, except June and July. We do not meet in June or July, as people are on vacation, working summer camps, on Long Cruise, etc.

Also, my hard drive crashed, and I have been able only to retrieve about 25 percent of my information. Among the missing info are my Outlook lists of Sea Scout emails. If you recently did not receive an email from me about the inaugural Fleet Week Houston, then I have not recovered your email. Please send me an email to update the Sea Scout data base.

The Fleet Week info is that Ship 208 has secured a booth for us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., April 19, at the Sylvan Beach Naval Showcase, 636 N. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, 77571. We need workers to run the booth, so all will be able to participate in the activities. Sailors from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Marines will perform in La Porte.
This is a very important recruiting event for us. Please RSVP yes or no about participating in Fleet Week Houston on Sunday, so we know you have seen this.

04/11/2026

SHAC Sea Scouts assisted with Cub Scout Adventure Camp on Saturday at Bovay Scout Ranch. Sea Scouts ran four Raingutter Regatta races with wooden boats for the 900 who were registered for the event.
The campout was part of a series of events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bovay Scout Ranch.

04/08/2026

From Gordon Start:

OJ's Marina has bottom paint donated a few years ago.
First: The paint is aging, and should be used soon, if possible.
Second: They are rebuilding their storage and need the space (or the clear space for work).
So, they would like for the Sea Scouts to help clear out their storage and make ready for their rebuild.

I can be available to pick up the paint Friday or Saturday (my schedule is still in flux) and put in my storage for a bit, but if any ship is in need of bottom paint, we should use these donated gallons before they go bad.

I understand most gallons are green, but a bit of blue if people have a colour preference.

Gordon G. Start
Going back to Philmont in 2026, are you?

2025 NCAP Team
BSA Climbing Director
http://www.samhoustonbsa.org/climbing
Ship 1701, Committee Chair
https://www.ship1701.org
https://www.facebook.com/Ship1701/
Crew 1020, Advisor
Troop 1020, Assistant Scoutmaster
http://www.troop1020.net

04/08/2026

SHAC Sea Scouts have been invited to participate in the inaugural Fleet Week Houston activities by having a booth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun., April 19, at the Sylvan Beach Naval Showcase, 636 N. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, 77571. Thanks to Verine Cheesbro for setting this up. Ship 208 is scheduled to work the booth, but other ships in SHAC are needed to assist so Sea Scouts can rotate between work and viewing the events.
Organizers are asking for a map that shows where SHAC ships are located. We also can bring a raingutter regatta or a small sailboat on a trailer.
As part of Fleet Week Houston, this event will have representatives of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marines at Sylvan Beach Park for a one-day Naval Showcase. The activities include:
*LCAC Amphibious Demo: Watch the massive Navy Hovercraft (Landing Craft Air Cushion) hit the beach!
*USCG Search & Rescue: See the Coast Guard’s life-saving maneuvers in action over the water.
*Military Band Performances: Enjoy live, patriotic sets from three world class bands.
*Military Working Dogs: Witness the incredible skill and discipline of these K9 heroes.
*Static Displays: Get hands-on with cutting-edge military equipment, vehicles and tech.
To let representatives of Ship 208 know you want to participate, please contact Verine at [email protected], or Jenny Clayberg at [email protected]. Or text 850-748-3826 or 713-859-0669.

03/31/2026

UPDATED — with QR code

03/31/2026

With Camp Strake – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/31/2026

03/21/2026

Fleet Week Houston is coming soon! ⚓️

Enjoy public ship tours, educational demos, and meet 1,000+ Sailors, Marines & Coast Guardsmen. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and show your appreciation.

Read the latest press release: houstontx.gov/moc/2026/fleet-week-participating-ships.html”

03/18/2026

🔓✨ National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is back with an all-new summer schedule, and it’s the ultimate leadership experience you’ve been waiting for!

This isn’t just another week at camp—it’s an action-packed, six-day journey where Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts dive deep into the skills that make a great leader. From team building to ethical decision-making, you’ll learn tools that will help you lead your unit today and succeed in life tomorrow! 🏆🌟

📅 New Summer 2026 Schedule:
Make sure to mark your calendars! We have two high-energy sessions ready for you:

Session 1: June 7–12, 2026 🗓️
Session 2: July 19–24, 2026 🗓️

🚀 Why Attend NYLT?
Master Leadership: Learn the "Be, Know, Do" of leadership through hands-on challenges. 🧠
Build Friendships: Work in a "Model Unit" with Scouts from all over the council. 🤝
Level Up Your Unit: Take fresh ideas and energy back to your troop, crew, or ship! 🚢⚓

📝 Don't Wait!
Registration is officially open! These courses are popular and fill up fast—don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 cohort.

Click the link below to secure your spot! 🔗👇
https://shacbsa.org/nylt

🌲⛺🔥

Sam Houston Area Council, Scouting America Big Cypress District