1. Sea Scout Ship SouthWinds 100
Apprentice 1
Ideals
Apprentice 1b, 1c, and 1d

2. Sea Scouting Ideals
As part of its vision, Sea Scouting splices the lore of the sea with the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America.
A code of conduct so good & strong that it has stood the test of time.
The Boy Scout Oath & the Scout Law are basic to the purpose of Sea Scouting.

3. Ideals – Apprentice Apprentice rank requirements: Scout Oath Scout Law
Sea Promise
Onboard courtesies
Vessel and landship boarding

4. Apprentice – Ideals Requirement: Apprentice 1b.
Repeat from memory & discuss with an adult leader, an Able Scout, or a Quartermaster Scout the:
Scout Oath,
Scout Law &
Sea Promise.
& agree to carry out the provisions of your ship’s code & by-laws.

5. Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God & my country & to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times; &
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake & morally straight.

6. Scout Law – A Scout Is
Trustworthy – truthful, honest, keeps promises & people depend on him.
Loyal – true to his family, friends, leaders, school & nation.
Helpful – cares about people & volunteers with no payment or reward.
Friendly – a friend to all & respectful of other’s beliefs & customs.
Courteous – polite to everyone & demonstrates good manners.
Kind – strength in being gentle, follows Golden Rule, & harms nothing.
Obedient – follows & obeys rules of family, school & Ship.
Cheerful – looks for the bright side of life & tries to make others happy.
Thrifty – pays his own way & helps others & protects & conserves resources.
Brave – stands for what he thinks is right even if others laugh or threaten.
Clean – keeps body & mind fit & clean, and chooses his company well.
Reverent – faithful in his religious duties & respects others’ beliefs.

7. Sea Promise As a Sea Scout I promise to do my best:
To guard against water accidents,
To know the location and proper use of the lifesaving devices on every boat I board,
To be prepared to render aid to those in need,
To seek and preserve the motto of the Sea: Women and Children First.

8. SouthWinds 100 By-Laws
Preamble (Member of the Life-Ring)
Mission
Membership and Dues
Petty Officers and Elections
Sea Scout Petty Officer Court (SSPOC)
Safety and Training
Electronics on Boat Trips
Language and Behavior
Relationships
Discipline and Consequences
Court Martial
Ship Business
By-Laws are a statement of our ideals & conduct as developed & approved by the Ship members.
Ship Meetings
Quarterdeck Meetings
Attendance
Advancement
Recruiting
Activities
Uniforms and Clothing
Service
Money Earning
Acceptance of Watercraft, Equipment, and Funds
Limit of Powers

9. Apprentice – Courtesies
Requirement: Apprentice 1c.
Demonstrate acceptable courtesies used aboard a Sea Scout vessel.
Requirement: Apprentice 1d.
Demonstrate the proper procedure for boarding a Sea Scout vessel & landship.

10. Courtesies – Simple
The senior rank always boards a boat first & dis- embarks last.
Permission to come aboard a boat must be requested & granted before boarding.
At the table, junior rank remain standing until the senior rank are seated or orders are given to take seats.
A simple “yes” or “no” is not appropriate – you should respond with “yes sir,” “no sir,” “yes ma’am,” or “no ma’am.”
Sea Scouts are ladies & gentlemen & courtesy is the outward expression of their character.

11. Courtesies – Scout Sign
The Scout sign identifies you as a Scout anywhere in the world. Use it whenever you give the Scout Oath, Scout Law or Sea Promise.
The Scout sign should be executed smartly from the position of attention:
Smartly raise the right arm bending 90-deg at the elbow.
Thumb & fingers are extended & the palm faces forward, the upper arm is horizontal, forearm inclined at 90-deg. & the hand & wrist are straight.

12. Courtesies – Handshake
The Sea Scout handshake is the adult handclasp used daily by people as they greet each other.
It is given with the left hand in a firm manner that indicates sincerity:
Firm, but not bone-crushing.
Lasts about 3 seconds.
May be “pumped” once or twice from the elbow.
Is released after the shake, even if the introduction continues.
Includes good eye contact with the other person.

13. Courtesies – Salute
Sea Scouts use the traditional three-finger salute of the Boy Scouts.
The salute should be executed smartly from the position of attention:
Smartly raise the right hand until the tip of the forefinger touches the lower part of the cover or the forehead above & slightly to the right of the right eye.
Thumb & fingers are extended & joined, the palm faces the left, the upper arm is horizontal, forearm inclined at 45-deg. & the hand & wrist are straight.

14. Courtesies – Double Salute
When boarding a vessel, first salute:
The mainmast at the center of the vessel, which is the traditional salute to God.
The U.S. ensign at the flagstaff at the stern of the vessel.
(Note: this is the reverse of the Navy tradition.)
When disembarking a vessel, first salute:
The U.S. ensign at the stern of the vessel.
The mainmast at the center of the vessel.
Everyone boarding performs the double salute; however, only the person in charge of a group must request permission to board for the entire group.

15. Courtesies – Boatswain’s Pipe
The Boatswain’s pipe in the early days was known as the “whistle of command” & had its origins in the rowing galley of Grecian ships.

16. Courtesies – Piping the Side
The Boatswain piping the side is is an old custom handed down from European navies.
A side boy is a member of an even-number of Scouts posted in 2 rows at the quarterdeck when officers board or disembark the vessel:
2 side boys for Ship’s officers
4 side boys for District or Council
6 side boys for Area or Regional
8 side boys for National

17. Courtesies – Cover On / Off?
Sea Scouts follow navel tradition, including when to wear our covers (e.g., “dixie-cup” cap, baseball cap or adult hats).
It is proper to uncover while indoors, with the following exceptions:
Color guard duties
Landship ceremonies
Uniform inspections
As prescribed
Note that a cover is not placed on a table during a meal.

18. Questions?