INTRODUCTION TO ON-WATER LEADERSHIP SKILLS

This program gives adult leaders an introduction to resources and on-the-water skills they need to assist Sea Scouts in achieving Ordinary rank and Venturing and Scouts BSA Leaders the skills they need to assist their Scouts. The material and training presented in Introduction to On-the-Water Leader Skills closely follows the Sea Scout Manual, the Guide to Safe Scouting, and the ANSI (Approved American National Standard) standards for on-water vessel activities and are meant to serve as an adult training outline, and is approved by ScoutingU. In addition, participants will be given access to lesson plans and support materials that will enable them or their youth to teach Apprentice and Ordinary advancement requirements. Regardless of the program being run – small boats, paddlecraft, SCUBA, larger vessels - using these skills sessions in conjunction with the Sea Scout Manual and Guide to Safe Scouting, trainers can be sure new adult leaders are exposed to requirements through Ordinary rank.

Hands-on participation makes the best learning tool, so participants should leave the training experience knowing they can show their Scouts how to accomplish necessary skills while fulfilling rank requirements. Back home, we want adult leaders to feel comfortable working with and instructing their Scouts. From raising a flag to setting an anchor, they should feel confident in helping their youth officers plan and carry out their own outings and exciting programs using these skills.

COST (includes meals and boat): $95 early / $105 regular

Date: March 28-30, 2026

Location:
Tampa Sailing Squadron
1250 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Dietary Restrictions

The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council recognizes that there are many potential dietary restrictions as well as common diets (e.g., low-calorie and low-carbohydrate) and common food allergies (e.g., to gluten, citrus fruit, dairy, eggs, fish, nuts/ peanuts, and shellfish). Individuals will need to consider this and avoid such items in their choices in the dining hall.  In addition, remember that the Food Team cannot feasibly plan for all specific dietary needs of all persons attending the event. Therefore, all special dietary needs must be indicated at the time of registration.  Depending upon the special food requirements they may be asked to make their own arrangements to meet those needs by bringing their own food — just as they would bring their own medications.  Any dietary requests made within 2 weeks of the event will not be able to be honored.