Structure of Troop

The Sea Scout Troop The Sea Scout Troop caters for young people whose ages range from 11 to 17 years old and is led by an adult Sea Scout Leader and Assistant(s). Troops have regular weekly meetings, outdoor activities such as hiking and boating, and work sessions for boats and equipment maintenance.

A Troop is divided into a number of Watches; otherwise it is too big to get things done fairly. The Troop is a way to bring a number of Watches together so that the Sea Scout Leader can support and help as many Watches as possible. One Watch will be “On Duty” each week being responsible for various routine duties of the Troop

The Sea Scout Watch The Watch is what makes Scouting happen, it is made up of about 6 to 8 Sea Scouts and is led by a Watch Leader (WL), with an Assistant Watch Leader (AWL). Each Watch has a nautical name, such as Port Watch or Starboard Watch. You, your WL and the other members of your Watch plan together, learn together and work together to make things happen. It’s easier for you to be part of a Watch because it is a small unit and every member will have something to do. If you’re going on a camp, d the workload is divided fairly across the Watch, for example: - buying food and packing the camping equipment. While on camp the work is also fairly divided, for example: - cooking, washing up, chopping wood, getting water, etc. As you can see the Watch is the ideal unit to get out there and do things.

The Watch Leader The Watch Leader (WL) is elected by the Watch or appointed by the Watch Leader council (WLC). The WL is the person who is going to help you through your time as a Sea Scout, if you have any questions or unsure of anything this is the person to ask. The role of the WL is: • Plan and lead Watch meetings and activities. • Keep the Watch members in formed. • Assign tasks to Watch members in a fair way. • Represent the Watch at the WLC. • Train the members of the Watch.

Structure of Troop

The Sea Scout Leader The Sea Scout leader is usually called the “skipper” and the assistants may have other nautical names such as Mate or Boatswain.

The Watch Leaders Council The Watch Leaders of the Troop meet together as the Watch Leaders Council (WLC). If the Troop has only two or three Watches, the Assistant Watch Leaders may also attend. The WLC has the responsibility of running the Troop; planning the programme and organising the activities. The role of the Sea Scout leader is to provide help and advice.

At the WLC, your WL should represent the views of your Watch. If you want something changed or want to do something new, you should discuss it in your Watch and your WL will bring it up at the WLC.

The Sea Scout Den The place where the indoor meetings take place is called The Den. The large meeting area is called the “Maindeck”.