About Sea Scouting & Our Ship

About The Sea Scouting Program

For over 100 years, Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social and service experiences and knowledge of our maritime heritage.

Sea Scout units called ships are established all across the country on oceans, bays, rivers and lakes. They provide limitless opportunities and exciting challenges that you won’t find anywhere else. Sea Scouts is a place to grow, learn, find adventure and build long-lasting friendships.

Sea Scouts are recognized and rewarded for the things they learn and do. You can earn valuable certifications in SCUBA, boating safety, lifesaving and CPR, as well as advance in rank from Apprentice to Quartermaster. Each certification and level of advancement marks your growth as a sailor and as a leader.

Sea Scouts receive training in seamanship and leadership, which happens during ship meetings, long cruises, U.S. Coast Guard sponsored Safety at Sea training and Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership (SEAL) training.

Ship History

Sea Scouts Ship 374, The Phantom Wave, was first chartered in May of 2025, intending to serve as the North Raleigh Sea Scouts ship in Occoneechee Council. We also chartered with plans to be focused specifically on SCUBA Diving. The ship had its first meeting on May 20th, and will have its first Outing on August 24th, 2025. We have also partnered with the Carolina Dive Center to provide training and equipment to help our ship grow.

Ship Stats (As of May 2025)

Ship info:

Sea Scout Ship 374, North Star District, Occoneechee Council

Christening Date: May 20th, 2025

Crew info:

Number of Scouts: 6

Number of Adults: 4

Average Scout Age: 16

Average SCUBA Cert Level: Advanced Open Water

Diving info:

Number of Dives: 4

Dive Depth Record: 31ft

Most Dived Location: Fantasy Lake Adventure Park