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