Mariners Sea Scouts Informational Meeting & Open House

Mariners Sea Scouts kick off their 35th fall season with an open house and informational meeting which will include a tour of facility and refreshments for prospective new members.  Youth from throughout south Orange County are invited to learn about the opportunities available with the local Sea Scouts program. Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:30pm at OC Sailing and Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place in Dana Point Harbor.

 
Mariners offers a co-ed boating program to youth ages 12-18 designed to allow kids an opportunity to have fun with their friends in boats of all sizes at a very low cost. Recreational sailing and racing, along with fun weekend trips to Catalina and the Channel Islands, allow participants to become fully competent in handling boats of all sizes. No previous boating experience is required. 
Mariners offer an extensive fleet of small and large sailboats along with trips aboard the Tall Ship “Spirit of Dana Point.”  In addition, kayaks, rowing boats, outboard motor boats and motorized inflatable dinghies are available for member use.  Mariner Sea Scouts are a part of Boy Scouts of America’s Venturing Division and have been based at the Dana Point Harbor for 35 years under the leadership of Jim “Skip” Wehan. 
Mariners youth have the opportunity to sail and live aboard the Spirit of Dana Point Tall Ship every summer for a 9 day trip at sea. Six local Mariners just returned from an international Sea Scout Regatta held at Cal Maritime Academy where they competed with other Sea Scout teams from around the world. In addition a $10,000 college scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating Mariners high school senior.  
Additional information can be found at website at:  www.mariners936.com or on Facebook at:www.facebook.com/mariners936seascouts  Or via Email at info@mariners936.com