Experience the allure of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Here, the trade winds blow, offering some of the best sailing in the world. Upon arrival, your crew will board a 40-foot plus vessel with an experienced captain. Most units attain the 50 Miler Award as they circumnavigate the crystal blue waters surrounding the island of St. John. In addition to sailing, your unit will snorkel pristine coral reefs, hike in Virgin Islands National Park, swim ashore to incredible beaches, and more!
Out 3 boats will travel together, and stay in close proximity at night when anchored. Masks will be required onboard the boats. Suggest neck Gaiters.
Training for Seabase hikes will be every Saturday, we will also do knots that we need for trip.
Dates:
July 25th -July 31st 2020
Personal Packing List:
Required
Passport or, Birth certificate and Picture ID
2 UPF +30 Long Sleeved Shirts Buff (Bought via Seabase)
1 Pair Regular Shorts
1 weeks worth of hand sanitizer
2 Pairs Regular Socks
6 pair underwear
1 Pair Sandals or Keens
1 Fleece
Solar Charger
A good book or 2
1-2 Neck Gaiter or buffs
Raingear
Water Bottle, water bottle should be plastic, no metal ones
Headlamp
Light Weight Sleeping Pad Small Pillow
Prescription Medication
Hat
Polarized Sunglasses
Biodegradable Sunscreen, No Sprays
Toiletry Kit
1 Pair Swimming Shorts
2 Towels
1 Carabiner- For Water Bottle
Light Weight Sleeping Cover
1 Pair Jogging Shoes
Spending Money ($150- $200)
Waterproof Camera or GoPro
Snorkeling Gear (No Fins needed)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q6R2VFX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Scuba Socks or 1 Pair Neoprene Socks for Fins
Mug for coffee or tea (not provided by Sea Base)
Requirements
Scouts & Leaders:
Medical Forms signed by Doctor
BSA Swim Test
13 and above
Leaders:
CPR/AED (1 per crew)
Youth Protection Training (all)
BSA Safe Swim Defence (all)
BSA Hazardous Weather Training (all)
Wilderness First Aid Training (1 per Crew)
Participant Guides
Seabase St Thomas
https://www.bsaseabase.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Sea-Base-St.-Thomas-Participant-Guide-FINAL.pdf
Covid 19
https://www.bsaseabase.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Sea-Base-Coronavirus-Update-05.01.2020.pdf
Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-102_PreEventChklist.pdf