Sea Scout Ship 228, BSA

M/V SEA DART II

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Since September 1961

God Bless America United We Stand

What is Sea Scout Ship 228?

Sea Scouts is adventure on sea and land -- for you. Ship 228 is a single gender program offered to young men between the age of 14 and 21. It s a chance to learn and have fun at the same time. (We have the Cabin Boy program which starts at the age of 12).

Purpose of the Ship

Sea Scout Ship SEA DART II is organized to promote better citizenship and to improve members skills and knowledge through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, and service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage. Members are expected to attend meetings, maintain the Ship's boats, and aid in financing the program.

What's in it for you?

You can learn to sail, to row, and to keep a boat in shape; you can cruise on the 65' LOA "T-Boat" SEA DART II, or even one of our small boats. You'll be active in camping, social events, tours, regattas, excursions, and seamanship contests.

Sailing and Cruising

Ship 228 has several small boats for learning to sail and for use in cruising. During the summer, every member has a chance to try his hand at the tiller, to trim the sails, and all members are taught safe and proper methods of handling boats. Sea Scouts also learn the meaning of buoys and lights, how to take advantage of wind and tide, and how to drop anchor or approach a dock. Day, weekend, and long cruises are held for all Ship members.

Maintenance and Repair

Every boat owner takes pride in the condition of his boat. Each spring he chips, sands, and paints until it is trim and shipshape. Sea Scout vessels are no exception. A significant part of our Sea Scouting program is teaching and learning the methods of boat maintenance.

Meetings

Regular meetings are held aboard SEA DART II at her berth at the Patriots' Path Council Seabase ,each Saturday at 7:30 P.M., during the summer months. These are informal meetings conducted in work uniforms. We usually stay aboard the SEA DART II the entire weekend, so feel free to give us a call. Meetings during the winter months are held at our sponsors place, the Rahway Yacht Club, on every other Monday 7:30 P.M..

Swimming, lifesaving, first aid, Coast Guard Auxiliary Sailing and Seamanship, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses are taught within the Ship by our Patriots' Path Council Members. The New Jersey State Police Safe Boating Course is also offered on an annual basis. These courses are open to the public.

Skills taught

Marlinspike Seamanship - use of line, knots, and splicing
Piloting - learning the aids to navigation, reading charts
Rules of the Road
Small Boat handler - equal to Coast Guard course
Radio - qualify for Marine Radiotelephone Operators Permit (MROP)
Boat Maintenance - learn how to care for and maintain a small boat
Engines - maintenance of inboard and outboard engines
Electricity - basic electrical theory & hands on
Weather- learn how to interpret weather maps
Boats - indentification of boats, teaching and commanding a crew under oars and sail
Ground Tackle - anchoring, proper use of anchors, identification and use of fittings on board
Galley - learning to prepare food and to buy provisions for a long cruise
Safety - fire, man overboard, etc.
Sea History
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Safety Council BLS certificate
NJ Safe Boating Course - necessary to operate any powerboat in the water of the State of New Jersey
First Aid
Swimming

Entry Requirements

Be at least 14 years of age (We have the Cabin Boy program which starts at the age of 12).
Attend and observe one meeting before filling out application form
Pay new member fee (which also includes Sea Scout Manual, insignia, hat, belt, and insurance); Be prepared to buy shirt, deck shoes
Support Ship in fundraising activities
Agree to obey the Scout Law and Oath
Meet the membership requirements of the Boy Scouts of America

Other Resources Available

Click on "Our Activities" Our Summer Cruises

Check out our Boat Cruises

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This is the home page of Sea Scout Ship 228, Sea Dart II, Patriots' Path Council, Inc., (Formally, Watchung Area Council, chartered to the (our sponsor) Rahway Yacht Club, Rahway, NJ 07065

For further information contact:
Skipper Mr. James Zatwarnicki 908-272-8814
John M. Nolan - Mate & Webmaster ~ SEADART II - 908-352-0907 - Email: sdart2jmn@yahoo.com
Personal Info about Mate, John Nolan
Boat Phone Weekends Only: (908) 862-7328
Chairman - Mr. Tom Handley 908-354-0367 - E-Mail: dart228@verizon.net
Mr.Bill Kerber, 1-718-727-6271 Staten Island, New York

This page is maintained by John M. Nolan, Mate & Webmaster - Sea Dart II, Inc.