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Sea Scouts

Sea Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women with an interest in boating. Its purpose is to bring a character building, citizenship training and fitness program to the youth of America. Sea Scout Ship 280 is sponsored by Leatherlips Yacht Club and focuses on sailing specifically. Members of the Ship learn boat and water safety as well as camping and other social activities. Sea Scouts also participate in council and national Sea Scout and Venturing events including a bi-annual yacht race.

For additional information or to sign up, please contact Ron Lime at 614-848-4816.

Merit Badge Camp a Success

01 October 2009

August 2nd and 3rd, 24 Boy Scouts from the Buckeye and Delaware districts, 6 Sea Scouts, 6 (and sometimes more) adults participated in the first ever Small Boat Sailing Merit badge camp hosted by Sea Scout Ship 280 at Leatherlips Yacht Club. Through a series of water and land instruction these scouts completed the requirements for the merit badge.

This event required 72 hamburgers, 50 hot dogs, 18 pounds of lasagna, 9 dozen eggs, 160 sausage links, 144 fresh baked cookies and 10 gallons of lemonade as well as a lot of planning. Between staff and participants we had about 50 people for most meals. All staff should be very proud of our accomplishment. We started and ended on time, covered all the material and gave each crew almost 5 hours of time on the water to learn, practice and perfect their skills under LYC’s typically varying wind conditions.

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Sea Scout Ship 280 Headed to Rendezvous

01 September 2009

Ship 280 is off to the area Sea Scout Rendezvous at Alum Creek State Park on August 15th to 17th to meet with other area Sea Scouts, Venturers and older Boy Scouts for fun on the water. Competitions (both individual and group) will include boat and canoe races, knot tying, swimming, volleyball, etc. The ship has been working hard to get their boat, the Venture ready for the event. The boat has been cleaned, minor repairs, registration updated and new tires on the trailer.

If you are interested in attending this event, even if you are not a member of Sea Scout Ship 280, please contact Mr. Lime (614-848-4816) asap to get registered.

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