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The following groups are seeking individuals to fill out their crews.

Openings are published in order of arrival date to Sea Base

1 OPENING FOR OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTING ON 04-13-2025

Crew: OI041325-A

Contact: Aaron Mentkowski

Phone: (716)867-8045

E-Mail: wxexpert@hotmail.com

Comments:

We’re a Scout Troop from Amherst, NY (near Buffalo) with 1opening to join us on our Out Island Adventure. We have 2 crews going, but recently 2 families needed to back out. This is a fun and responsible group of boys and dads, including a Scoutmaster, an Assistant Scoutmaster, and kids ranging from 9th graders to Eagle Scouts. Please reach out if you’re interested or if you’d like some more info before you make a decision. Currently looking to fill 1 spot.

1 OPENINGS FOR ST. THOMAS SAILING CREW SIZE 6-8 STARTING ON 05-24-2025

Crew: TA052425-B

Contact: Don Pulsfort

Phone: (336)918-9160

E-Mail: ohc.troop911@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 911 from Winston Salem, NC has 2 crews going to Sea Base – St. Thomas in 2025 Crew Numbers: TA052425-A / TA052425-BTrip date: May 24, 2025 – May 29, 2025Cost per Person: budget is $1500 excluding airfare We have open spots for 1 adult and 2 scouts. There is space for 1 adult and 1 scout on one crew and 1 scout on the other crew. If needed, we can move some scouts around to make room for 2 scouts on 1 of the crews. Don Pulsfort can be reached at his email ohc.troop911@gmail.com or mobile 336-918-9160.

2 OPENINGS FOR OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTING ON 03-08-2025

Crew: OI030825-B

Contact: Chuck Lee

Phone: (352)348-3823

E-Mail: mrchuckolee@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 277 is a boy troop from Mount Dora in central Florida. Currently, we have 14 Scouts and leaders planning for the Out Island Adventure on 8-14 March 2025. We have 2 slots open for Scouts or a Scout and Parent/Leader combination. This trip will be Troop 277’s fourth Sea Base adventure, and since we live in Florida, our Scouts and adults are highly experienced with aquatic activities and Florida camping! We’ve sailed the Keys, we’ve toured Key West, and we think this adventure is going to be the best one yet. Come join us!

2 OPENINGS FOR OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTING ON 07-15-2025

Crew: OI071525-B

Contact: Michael O’Neal

Phone: (919)332-3803

E-Mail: msgoneal@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 152 is a Boys Troop in Cary, North Carolina, chartered through VFW Post 7383. We have two open spots in our Out Island Adventure crew for July 15-21, 2025. This is the second crew we have sent to Out Island, and it is a wonderful adventure. Please contact me for more information if you are interested.

2 OPENINGS FOR SCUBA ADVENTURE STARTING ON 07-02-2025

Crew: SA070225-A

Contact: Russell Wakelin

Phone: (917)684-7573

E-Mail: russ.wakelin@glenridgeboyscouts.org

Comments:

Hi, we are Troop 855 from Glenridge NJ and we have 2 openings on our boat July 2-8 2025. Our scouts have received the SCUBA certifications from BlueWaterDivers.com and SCUBAConnection.org. Both have great scout friendly prices and we are looking to do more training and adventures in NJ in the spring, Happy to have you on our Seabase adventure and welcome you to join in any of our SCUBA trainings in the winter and trips in the Spring. Look forward to meeting you!

2 OPENINGS FOR SCUBA LIVE ABOARD STARTING ON 06-16-2025

Crew: SL061625-A

Contact: Royce Weil

Phone: 5052381095

E-Mail: royceweil@yahoo.com

Comments:

We are a small troop from Albuquerque, NM looking to fill our crew. So far we have one adult and 4 boys participating. We really need at least one more adult male (two would great) and four or five more boys. Our troop is a super friendly group and always up for an adventure. The boys are all 16 and the adult participating is a past Scout Master.

2 OPENINGS FOR SEA EXPLORING STARTING ON 05-25-2025

Crew: SE052525-A

Contact: Cindy Hicks

Phone: (901)692-3965

E-Mail: hickscb232@gmail.com

Comments:

Our troop from Bristol, TN has 2 open spaces for our Sea Exploring Adventure. Our adventure will be 5/25/25-5/31/25. We will be driving to and from Bristol, TN for our Sea Base trip. Our crew consists of 11 teen age boys ages 13-17, 2 female leaders and 5 male leaders. Please reach out to Cindy if you have any questions.

2 OPENINGS FOR ST. THOMAS SAILING CREW SIZE 6-8 STARTING ON 05-24-2025

Crew: TA052425-A

Contact: Don Pulsfort

Phone: (336)918-9160

E-Mail: ohc.troop911@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 911 from Winston Salem, NC 2 crews going to Sea Base – St. Thomas in 2025 Trip date: May 24, 2025 – May 29, 2025Cost per Person: budget is $1500 excluding airfare We have open spots for 1 adult and 2 scouts. There is space for 1 adult and 1 scout on one crew and 1 scout on the other crew. If needed, we can move some scouts around to make room for 2 scouts on 1 of the crews. Don Pulsfort can be reached at his email ohc.troop911@gmail.com or mobile 336-918-9160.

3 OPENINGS FOR KEYS ADVENTURE SAILING STARTING ON 07-01-2025

Crew: KS070125-F

Contact: Heather Williamsen

Phone: (769)610-6660

E-Mail: Troop19Madison@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 19 is a female troop from Madison, MS. We currently have 2 female adults and 3 female scouts registered. We have 3 spots open, either: 3 female scouts, 2 female scouts & an adult, or 1 female scout & 2 adults. The Sea Base fee is $1275 per person. Additional costs will include Air Fare to Miami (or Fort Lauderdale), FL. A round trip shuttle fee from the airport to Islamorada, FL. A personal dive mask and snorkel ($), and spending money for a shirt, souvenirs, snacks, patches, etc. Any female BSA scout is welcome ages 13+; preferably with a registered parent or adult from her unit.

3 OPENINGS FOR SCUBA ADVENTURE STARTING ON 07-03-2025

Crew: SA070325-A

Contact: Matthew Krause

Phone: 9403671359

E-Mail: mattk0409@gmail.com

Comments:

HelloMy name is Matt Krause and I am the Scout Master of Boys Troop 65 in Denton, TX.We have a sea base crew that has 3 spot available for July 3 to July 9th. Since we fly into Florida, July 3rd is the day we leave Denton and we fly back on July 9th.Crew : 2 adults and 3 youthIf you would like to join our crew please call me or email me and we can talk.Even if you are not located in Texas, we can make the logistics work. Thank youMatt

3 OPENINGS FOR SCUBA LIVE ABOARD STARTING ON 02-15-2025

Crew: SL021525-A

Contact: Matthew Ducar

Phone: (781)964-4097

E-Mail: matt@ducar.com

Comments:

We’re a mixed gender Crew based in Quincy, MA. We have openings available for SCUBA Live Aboard Feb. 15-21, 2025. Really in need of a female buddy! Spots available for up to 3 youth age 13-20 (our attendees are age 16-18), at least 1 MUST be female. Could potentially take a combination of adults and youth, as long as one of the youths is female. All participants MUST be SCUBA certified by December 2024.

3 OPENINGS FOR SCUBA LIVE ABOARD STARTING ON 02-15-2025

Crew: SL021525-A

Contact: Jennifer Sammons

Phone: (813)541-0544

E-Mail: jenfalor@gmail.com

Comments:

We’re a mixed gender Crew based in Quincy, MA. We have openings available for SCUBA Live Aboard Feb. 15-21, 2025. Really in need of a female buddy! Spots available for up to 3 youth age 13-20 (our attendees are age 16-18), at least 1 MUST be female. Could potentially take a combination of adults and youth, as long as one of the youths is female. All participants MUST be SCUBA certified before December 2025.

4 OPENINGS FOR OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTING ON 06-15-2025

Crew: OI061525-F

Contact: Jade Mueller

Phone: 7148788820

E-Mail: Themuellerscouts@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 319-G in HB, California has 4 opening spots for Out Island from June 15th-21st. We are in California so we will fly out on the 14th. Everyone will fly back on the 21st after breakfast at camp. The adventure cost is $10,200 for one group of 8 participants, which would be about $1275 per person not including the cost of pre-trip overnight and the fee for the shuttle to and from the airport (depending upon where you’re coming from).Right now we have two adults and two girls ages 16 and 17. Looking for 4 girls of around 16-18 year of age for a good crew dynamic.

4 OPENINGS FOR OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTING ON 07-07-2025

Crew: OI070725-D

Contact: Peter Jessnik

Phone: (917)685-0536

E-Mail: troop24statenisland@gmail.com

Comments:

1 ADULT AND 3 SCOUTS (OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE) JULY 7-13We are looking to fill our TREK, we are in need of 1 qualified Adult and 3 Scouts to join us on our out island adventure. I can be reached on my cell (917 685 0536) or you can email the troop at troop24statenisland@gmail.com. The troop already has 3 qualified Adults and 9 scouts signed up an paid. We will be arriving in Florida on the 5th of JULY, exploring the Florida area and arriving at Sea Base on the 7th. Please reach out if you would like to join our team.

4 OPENINGS FOR OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTING ON 07-29-2025

Crew: OI072925-B

Contact: Pat Morrow

Phone: (937)422-9346

E-Mail: pmorrow33@hotmail.com

Comments:

We are Troop 234 from Beavercreek Ohio. We have 2 crews going on Out Island Expedition 7/29 – 8/4 2025 (Crews OI072925-A and B), but only 12 of 16 total slots filled.We’re looking for up to 4 folks to join our crew(s). We have a mix of male/female scouts/adults participating such that we can take on male or female scouts and/or male or female adults. I have traveled and adventured with the group many times, and can vouch that they are a very capable and fun group. Would love to have some others join us.

4 OPENINGS FOR SCUBA ADVENTURE STARTING ON 03-23-2025

Crew: SC-03225-A / SA-032325-C

Contact: Jonathan Schmidt

Phone: (608)397-6267

E-Mail: jduke1013@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 17 from Monument, Colorado and we have one adult and three scout positions available for the SCUBA Adventure trip. The SCUBA Certification crew will be complete all book work and pool skills for PADI prior to arriving at Sea Base and will complete the four open water dives during the week. Please email with any questions. We can possible help with transportation (rental cars) from the airport to Sea Base. Thank You

4 OPENINGS FOR SCUBA ADVENTURE STARTING ON 07-27-2025

Crew: SA072725-C

Contact: Karen Kelehar

Phone: (817)584-0470

E-Mail: kkelehar@gmail.com

Comments:

Troop 1776 from Spring Branch , TX ( San Antonio) currently has 4 openings for Scuba Adventure July 27-August 3, 2025. We will be traveling via air from San Antonio on July 26 & August 4. We need at least one of the 4 attendees to be a trained adult. Everyone must be SCUBA certified, and the minimum age at the time of the adventure is 13. Please reach out with questions or to discuss further.

5 OPENINGS FOR OUT ISLAND ADVENTURE STARTING ON 01-07-2025

Crew: OI071325 E&F

Contact: Kensey Love

Phone: (937)903-4059

E-Mail: kensey45732@yahoo.com

Comments:

Athens Troup #7071 from Athens Ohio has 5 positions available on a two crew team to Out Island. We are a Girls Troop and one troop will be Girls and one will be Coed. We have unfortunately had families back out of the trip this summer. And we cannot take two crews without your help. Come join us for this adventure.Crews: OI071325 E&F

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