Sea Scout Ship 243

09/16/2026

Maine Sea Scout Ship 243 continues to get underway, as the season wanes. Each Tuesday evening we've been sailing with our friends at Sailing Ships Maine. We've transitioned to sailing multiple 18' Cape Dory Typhoons. This allows more Scouts to experience the different tasks of actively sailing the boats, from manning the tiller, to adjusting the sheets. The adults, follow along in chase boats, which has increased the Scouts feeling of independence, and builds confidence in their own abilities.

We are meeting on Tuesday Evenings from 6-8 pm during the boating season, on the water.

Sea Scouting is a civic oriented, Co-Ed program open to youth ages 14 through 20 that teaches seamanship, leadership, and Maritime skills.

Ship 243 is looking for more youth to join us!

Sea Scout Ship 243 is Chartered by the USCG Auxiliary, Casco Bay Flotilla.

Sailing Ships Maine https://share.google/fazfetdzZhJaiYaL7

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07/09/2026

Happy Birthday Sea Scouting!

Maine Sea Scout Ship 243 meets on Tuesday Evenings from 6-8 pm during the boating season, on the water.

Sea Scouting is a civic oriented, Co-Ed program open to youth ages 14 through 20 that teaches seamanship, leadership, and Maritime skills.

Ship 243 is looking for more youth to join us!

Sea Scout Ship 243 is Chartered by the USCG Auxiliary, Casco Bay Flotilla.

Sailing Ships Maine https://share.google/fazfetdzZhJaiYaL7

06/25/2026

Today we celebrate the International Day of the Seafarer. The International Day of the Seafarer is observed annually on June 25 to recognize the vital contributions of maritime professionals to global trade and the world economy.

Sea Scout Ship 243 is looking for more youth ages 14-20 to join us learning leadership, seamanship, and Maritime traditions.

06/23/2026

Maine Sea Scout Ship 243 meets on Tuesday Evenings from 6-8 pm during the boating season, on the water.

Sea Scouting is a civic oriented, Co-Ed program open to youth ages 14 through 20 that teaches seamanship, leadership, and Maritime skills.

Ship 243 is looking for more youth to join us!

Sea Scout Ship 243 is Chartered by the USCG Auxiliary, Casco Bay Flotilla.

Sailing Ships Maine https://share.google/fazfetdzZhJaiYaL7

Casco Bay Flotilla - Latest Coast Guard Auxiliary Updates | United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Casco Bay Flotilla https://share.google/5W2EYjU1jp80E21w9

06/19/2026

Maine Sea Scout Ship 243 is back on the water. This past Tuesday we sailed with our friends at Sailing Ships Maine.

We are meeting on Tuesday Evenings from 6-8 pm during the boating season, on the water.

Sea Scouting is a civic oriented, Co-Ed program open to youth ages 14 through 20 that teaches seamanship, leadership, and Maritime skills.

Ship 243 is looking for more youth to join us!

Sea Scout Ship 243 is Chartered by the USCG Auxiliary, Casco Bay Flotilla.

Sailing Ships Maine https://share.google/fazfetdzZhJaiYaL7

Casco Bay Flotilla - Latest Coast Guard Auxiliary Updates | United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Casco Bay Flotilla https://share.google/5W2EYjU1jp80E21w9

05/17/2026

Safe Boating Week 2026.

The Governor has proclaimed this week National Safe Boating Week and we are kicking it off here at REI in Westbrook. Reminding everyone to wear a lifejacket and other safe paddling tips.

05/03/2026

After visiting Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, MA, some members of Maine Sea Scout Ship 243 toured Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA. This was a first visit to Big Mammie for the four Scouts that attended. The WWII Navy ships leave a lasting impression.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings in the colder months, and every Thursday during the boating season, on the water.

Sea Scouting is a civic oriented, Co-Ed program open to youth ages 14 through 20 that teaches seamanship, leadership, and Maritime skills. Ship 243 is looking for more youth to join us.

Sea Scout Ship 243 is Chartered by the USCG Auxiliary, Casco Bay Flotilla.

05/02/2026

Maine Sea Scout Ship 243, joined Seas Scout Ship 24 of New Bedford MA, in touring the facilities of Northeast Maritime Academy. The Scouts toured their training vessels, classrooms, and training simulators. Tomorrow Ship 243 will visit Battleship Cove.

04/17/2026

Yesterday evening Maine Sea Scout Ship 243 had the honor and privilege to tour the brand new Training Vessel 'State of Maine'. This training ship is one of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels assigned to the Maritime Academies of Maine, Massachusetts, NY, Texas, and California.

The impressive vessel is brand new, and the Sea Scouts received an up close and personal tour, even before the cadets have stepped aboard.

Several of our current Scouts have aspirations to attend MMA, and several past Scouts are MMA graduates.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings in the colder months, and every Thursday during the boating season, on the water.

Sea Scouting is a civic oriented, Co-Ed program open to youth ages 14 through 20 that teaches seamanship, leadership, and Maritime skills. Ship 243 is looking for more youth to join us.

Sea Scout Ship 243 is Chartered by the USCG Auxiliary, Casco Bay Flotilla.