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1^st Avoch Sea Scouts

Gasóga Mara Abhaich

The defaced ensign is allowed under Admiralty laws for RN recognised Sea Scouts. There are only 3 in Scotland.

gasoga@avochseacsouts.org.uk

Sea Scouting in the U.K. began in 1908, one year after the establishment of scouting itself. During World War I Sea Scouts performed duties as coastal lookouts and in World War II the scheme was converted so that Sea Scout groups who show themselves able to reach certain levels of proficiency could apply for stores and grants to help train young men in basic seamanship before entering military service. Although there are some 425-450 Sea Scout groups throughout the UK, the MoD recognises a maximum of 101. In order to remain in the scheme groups must maintain high standards.

Unlike the Sea Cadet Corps, Sea Scouts are not financially supported by the MoD, apart from an annual capitation grant to the Scout Association. The driving force behind groups applying for and remaining in the Royal Naval recognition scheme is the kudos and associated pride.

We were inspected on the 19^th December 2006 and became recognised by the Royal Navy with the designation RN41. You can see our press release by clicking on news.

To find out more about the RN scheme click here.