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In the United Kingdom there are approximately 400 Sea Scout Groups and 101 of these are recognised by the [[Royal Navy]].<ref name="scout_afloat">{{cite web | title = Scouting Afloat | work = | publisher = The Scout Association | date = Nov 2004| url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs295108.pdf | format = pdf 96kb | accessdate = 2006-12-12}}</ref> |
In the United Kingdom there are approximately 400 Sea Scout Groups and 101 of these are recognised by the [[Royal Navy]].<ref name="scout_afloat">{{cite web | title = Scouting Afloat | work = | publisher = The Scout Association | date = Nov 2004| url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs295108.pdf | format = pdf 96kb | accessdate = 2006-12-12}}</ref> |
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Ensign of the Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scouts
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| Owner | The Scout Association | ||
| Age range | 10–14 | ||
| Founded | 1909 | ||
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| Age range | 14–18 | ||
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Sea Scouts were first formed in the United Kingdom in 1909 as a branch of The Scout Association,[1] and have been a feature of the Scouting programme ever since.
Sea Scouts are aged 10 to 14, and Explorer Sea Scouts 14 to 18. Sea Scout Groups often have younger members in Beaver Scout and Cub Scout sections. Although they are not counted in Sea Scout numbers, they are allowed to wear the Royal Navy Recognition Badge if their Group has that recognition.
In the United Kingdom there are approximately 400 Sea Scout Groups and 101 of these are recognised by the Royal Navy.[2]
Royal Navy Recognition began in 1919 following the efforts of Scouts during World War I in support of the armed forces, through service as coast watchers, first aiders, fire fighters and messengers.[2]
Groups that apply for Recognition are inspected by a Royal Navy officer. Providing there is a vacant position, Groups that pass the inspection and meet the exacting standards of the Royal Navy are awarded Recognition on behalf of the Admiralty Board.
Recognised Groups are entitled to fly a Red Ensign and blue pennant, both defaced with a Scout Arrowhead and Admiralty Crown. Members may also wear the Royal Navy Recognition badge on uniform.[3] Sea Scouts may go to sea with the Royal Navy, visit military establishments and use facilities at HMS Excellent, such as the Royal Navy Sailing Centre and the Youth Training Ship, HMS Bristol.
Three events occur annually for Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scouts, a swimming gala at HMS Raleigh, a football competition at HMS Excellent, and a summer "camp" aboard HMS Bristol. Another camp is held for Sea Explorers in October of each year.
The official uniform of a Sea Scout is as follows:[4]
The official uniform of an Explorer Sea Scout is as follows:[5]
The centenary of Sea Scouting was celebrated in 2009. The Centenary Sea Scout Jamboree was held in August of that year, at the National Watersports Centre in Nottinghamshire. Around 3000 Sea Scouts participated in the event and came from around the world.[6]
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