{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/2760/leading-and-managing-leadership-2x.jpg","width":1222,"height":692,"altText":"Sea Scouts on kayaks","caption":"","link":null},{"type":"","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp data-start=\u00220\u0022 data-end=\u0022292\u0022\u003ESea Scouts focus on water-based activities and maritime skills. It offers young people the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills while engaging in activities such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and powerboating.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022872\u0022 data-end=\u00221080\u0022 data-is-last-node=\u0022\u0022 data-is-only-node=\u0022\u0022\u003ESea Scouts is a great option for young people who love the water and want to develop practical skills while being part of an adventurous and supportive community. \uD83D\uDEA4\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#6310bc","title":"What are Sea Scouts?","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe minimum standards for a Sea Scout group to be RN Affiliated are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003Ea. To be an officially recognised member of TSA.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003Eb. Groups to have a minimum strength of 18 Sea Scouts. Explorer Sea Scout Units to have at least 12 members. Where a Group and Unit are linked by a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-an-explorer-unit/governance-for-explorers/explorer-partnership-agreements/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer Partnership Agreements\u0022\u003Epartnership agreement\u003C/a\u003E, the combined strength must be at least 24 Scouts and Explorer Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003Ec. Active participation in and promotion of waterborne activities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003Ed. Sea Scout troops and Explorer Sea Scout units must be led by an appointed leader in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of TSA.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003Ee. Satisfactory initial inspection and periodic review by an officer appointed by 2SUDCNS.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Requirements to become Royal Navy Affiliated"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-start=\u00221047\u0022 data-end=\u00221129\u0022\u003EThe Navy may send an officer to \u003Cstrong data-start=\u00221080\u0022 data-end=\u00221102\u0022\u003Einspect and assess\u003C/strong\u003E the group\u0027s suitability.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-start=\u00221133\u0022 data-end=\u00221217\u0022\u003EIf the group meets the standards, they are granted official \u003Cstrong data-start=\u00221195\u0022 data-end=\u00221214\u0022\u003ENavy Affiliation\u003C/strong\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-start=\u00221133\u0022 data-end=\u00221217\u0022\u003EIf the group passes the inspection, they will be inspected every 18 months to 2 years to maintain recognition\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Inspection and Approval"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBadge:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERN affiliated Sea Scouts wear the RN Affiliation badge on their uniforms.\u003Cspan class=\u0022UV3uM\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPennant:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey fly a special RN Affiliation pennant.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvents:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey can participate in national Sea Scout events.\u003Cspan class=\u0022UV3uM\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrants:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey can apply for grant funding to support their program.\u003Cspan class=\u0022UV3uM\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExperiences:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey can experience living on board a ship for a short time.\u003Cspan class=\u0022UV3uM\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022UV3uM\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPride:\u003C/strong\u003E The affiliation is seen as a mark of great honour by the groups holding it.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022UV3uM\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Benefits of Royal Navy Affiliation"}]},{"type":"","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWorried about your finances? 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