SKIPPERS KEY

Training 1. Complete Venturing Leader Youth Protection.

2. Complete Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training.

3. Complete a boating safety course offered by the U.S.

Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, or

NASBLA approved boater safety course.

Tenure Complete three years of registered tenure as a Skipper

within a five-year period. (Time can include tenure used

to earn the Scouters' Training Award.) Performance 1. Achieve at least the Silver level of Journey to

Excellence at least two years.

2. Conduct annual quarterdeck training and have a published meeting/activity schedule for the ship in each year.

3. Participate in at least one additional supplemental or advanced training event at the council, area, region, or national level.

Certification The Ship Committee Chair and Commissioner must approve the Skipper's application for a Skipper's Key.

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SKIPPERS KEY APPLICATION

NAME (LIST AS WANTED ON CERTIFICATE):___________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________

EMAIL:________________________________________ TELEPHONE:_____________________

POSITION IN SEA SCOUTING: ________________________ SHIP NO. ________________

COUNCIL:________________________________________DISTRICT: ______________________

SKIPPERS KEY TRAINING:

1. ______Complete Venturing Leader Youth Protection.

2. ______Complete Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training.

3. ______Complete a boating safety course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary,

U.S. Power Squadrons, or NASBLA approved boater safety course.

TENURE: Complete three years of registered tenure as a Skipper within a five-year period. (Time can include tenure used to earn the Scouters' Training Award.)

YEARS SERVED AS SKIPPER: _______________________________________________________

PERFORMANCE: At least twice during the 3-year period serve as the Skipper of a ship earning the Journey to Excellence Award.

CERTIFICATION: Ship Committee Chair Signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________

Commissioner Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________

COMPLETE FORM AND RETURN ALONG WITH CHECK MADE OUT TO BSA FOR $10.00 TO: Sea Scouts, BSA ATTN: Keith Christopher PO BOX 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079

Account Number 79003-3030