We have two reserved spots to go to Sea Base April 1 – April 7, 2023. We have two different adventures. The first one is Florida Keys adventure.
Florida Keys Adventure
Crew Size: 6-8
Want to experience everything the Florida Keys have to offer? You will paddleboard, ocean kayak, sail, boat, fish, snorkel coral reefs, learn about marine ecosystems, travel to Big Munson Island for an overnight adventure and visit historic Key West. Every day is a new adventure!
Other than your overnight on Munson Island, you will spend each night in an air conditioned dormitory.
If you are looking for a program with a wide variety of aquatic activities, this is your adventure.
The second one is Out Island Adventure.
Out Island Adventure
Crew Size: 6-8
MUNSON! Along with your assigned island mate, your crew will paddle a Polynesian war canoe more than five miles to a primitive barrier island located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary for an epic high adventure experience.
Upon arrival at Big Munson Island, your unit will camp under a canopy of gumbo limbo trees, mangroves, and lush vegetation. Endangered Key Deer will pass through your campsite along with hermit crabs and vaca coons. Each day will be action packed. From Big Munson Island your crew will ocean kayak, board a large vessel to access the Florida Barrier Reef to snorkel, board a Sea Base vessel for a fishing excursion, shark fish, paddle to Munson Rocks for a night snorkel, and explore the largest wilderness on Earth. The ocean. Crews seeking a unique primitive camping experience and a one of a kind adventure should look no further than The Out Island Adventure.
The eligibility requirements are:
All participants must be 13 years of age or older
All adult leaders must be registered with the BSA
All adult leaders must complete the following adult leader trainings: BSA Safe Swim Defense, BSA Safety Afloat, BSA Hazardous Weather, BSA Youth Protection. Please provide copies of certificates upon arrival
At least one adult leader per crew must have Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED certifications. Please provide copies of certifications upon arrival
All participants must pass the BSA Swim Test prior to arrival as a Swimmer, evidenced by the Unit Swim Classification Record. All participants must complete the Sea Base Swim Review upon arrival. Non-swimmers will be sent home at their own expense.
Sea Base participants should meet the BSA Height and Weight Guidelines. Exceptions may be made for individuals who do not exceed the BSA H&W Guidelines by more than 20 pounds. To receive an exception, the participant must provide a letter from their physician stating that they are in good health and are approved for participation. No participant, regardless of height, may weigh more than 295 pounds.
| Maximum Weight for Height Chart | |||||||
| Height (Inches) | Max. Weight (lbs.) | Height (Inches) | Max. Weight (lbs.) | Height (Inches) | Max. Weight (lbs.) | Height (Inches) | Max. Weight (lbs.) |
| 60 | 166 | 65 | 195 | 70 | 226 | 75 | 260 |
| 61 | 172 | 66 | 201 | 71 | 233 | 76 | 267 |
| 62 | 178 | 67 | 207 | 72 | 239 | 77 | 274 |
| 63 | 183 | 68 | 214 | 73 | 246 | 78 | 281 |
| 64 | 189 | 69 | 220 | 74 | 252 | 79 | 295 |
If you are interest in attending one of these adventures, please let me know as soon as possible. The cost of this adventure is $1,150.00 per person plus travel. If you want more information you can visit www.bsaseabase.org We have to make another down payment by March 1st, 2022. If you know that you are going to attend, please see Shelly Murray, Troop Treasure, and put at least 200.00 dollars into your account to help offset the cost of the down payments. If you have any other questions, please reach out. I would like to get a good idea of who is truly interested so we can get the rest of the paperwork filled out. Plus, to get started on the training items that need to be completed.
Thanks, Jeff Dehmer.