Can a Boy Scout Troop or a Girl Scout Troop and a Sea Scout Ship support each other?
Absolutely! When properly configured, a Sea Scout Ship is a great morale and program boost to any Troop. Because Sea Scouting largely focuses on a different group of young people than a Troop does, the potential to have many more people involved in the programs exist. The goal is to be able to offer the Scouting program to more young people and not to take members from one group to another. When a Ship is properly established, young men and women organize themselves with the help of adults and design a program that interests them and will keep them involved. The simple reality is that a young adult will be more comfortable working with other scouts closer to their age with shared interests. The foundations of Sea Scouting are adventure, to hold the interest of young adults; and service, to develop leadership skills, teaching ability, and citizenship. Sea Scout Ship members are encouraged to work closely with the Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troop – attending functions, providing leadership
