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| Sea scouts quickly learn the dynamics
of a fast boat in a brisk breeze. Mitch Traphagen
Photo | APOLLO BEACH –The scene was hard to miss for anyone
driving down Apollo Beach Blvd. last weekend - in amongst the
sailboats stored on the grounds of the Tampa Sailing Squadron in
Apollo Beach were dozens of tents. They were there as housing
for the 19th annual Tampa Bay Sea Scout Regatta, an event which drew
approximately 150 young people and 100 adults from across Florida
and Georgia.
The regatta included instruction,
training, racing and hands-on experience on sailboats both large and
small. For many young people coming from inland locations, it
was their first time on big water in big sailboats. Also
during the weekend was a “Pirate’s Feast” in which all of the kids
appeared in uniform.
The Sea Scouts is a coed outdoor
program designed to promote better citizenship and to improve
boating skills and knowledge through instruction and hands-on
experience. It operates under the umbrella of the Boy Scouts
of America. It is open to all youth age 14 to 20.
Ship-185 meets twice monthly at TSS
in Apollo Beach. The club is also planning an upcoming sail
from Tampa Bay to the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas. For
information, call St. Amour at (813) 967-7718
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| Sea Scout members prepare to leave the
dock at TSS before a race on Tampa Bay. Mitch Traphagen
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