Sea Scout Ship Convergence - Wichita

04/02/2026

BIG NEWS! Congratulations to our Ship’s Boatswain Lizzy T. who passed her Eagle Scout board of review this evening! You heard that right! A Sea Scout Ship produced an Eagle Scout!This is the highest rank in Scouting.

Lizzy is the first Sea Scout in Convergence history and maybe Quivira Council history, to achieve Eagle through the Ship! We’re incredibly proud of her accomplishments.

Lizzy’s Eagle project involved developing and executing a plan to test for PFAS in various bodies of water in Sedgwick County. The data is set to be released this spring.

02/23/2026

First round of PFAS test results are in and it’s not the best news.

In late 2025, the Arkansas River Coalition completed two rounds of independent testing for PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals," at multiple locations along the Arkansas River in Sedgwick County. The results confirmed that PFAS are present in local surface water, with concentrations and che...

02/07/2026

Eagle Project with a Ship? That’s right! Today Ship 2001 Boatswain Lizzy T. (Along with 8 volunteers she recruited) accomplished Part 1 of her Eagle Project.

The project involved identifying water test locations and collecting water samples to test for PFAS in the waterways and bodies of water in Sedgwick county.

Part 2 will include analysis and interpretation of the test results. All test results will be posted on the arkrivercoaltion.org

10/21/2025

10/05/2025

Paddled out for the drone show this evening

10/05/2025

After the drone show!

10/05/2025

Ship 1 is on the Arkansas River to enjoy Wichita’s drone show!

09/21/2025

Ship 1 Sea Scouts particpated in Top Shot held at Quivira Scout Ranch. Scouts were able to participate in events such as Rock climb, rifle, muzzle load, clays, axe throwing, knife throwing, archery, and sling shot. It was great day at the ranch.

08/17/2025

We’re helping take part in a scientific study to understand the health of the Arkansas River.

07/15/2025

This evening, Boatswain Elizabeth T. gives a presentation to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas River Coalition.

07/11/2025

🍦 Ship 2001 Convergence proudly hosted this month’s White Buffalo Roundtable — and yes, July means ICE CREAM!

This annual tradition brings our district together for some sweet fellowship, and our ship added the cherry on top! 🍒⚓ Even our District Executives got on the water!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for scoops, smiles, and great conversations!

06/29/2025

Had a great day on the water!