The Sea Scout ships in the fleet run by the Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America are joining the fishing boats coming home from Alaska to celebrate Fall Fishermen’s Festival in Ballard on Saturday October 4th from 11 to 5pm. In addition to enjoying the activities of the fishing festival, the Sea Scout ships will participate in their Fall Rendezvous activities on the docks for all the visitors to see. The Scouts will conduct friendly competitions between ships and even let visitors try their hand at Ring Buoy Toss and Survival Suit race.

WHAT: Chief Seattle Council Fall Sea Scout Rendezvous

WHERE: Fall Fishermen’s Festival at Fishermen’s Terminal
1900 W. Nickerson Street
Seattle, WA 98119

WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2014, 11am to 4pm

COST: Free

Rain or shine, the ships, SSS Yankee Clipper, SSS Propeller, and SSS Argo, will pull into the wharf at Fishermen’s Terminal on Saturday, October 4th at 10am, with demonstrations starting at 11am. Sea Scouting is open to all young men and women from ages 14 to 21.

Folks interested in learning more about just what kind of fun water Scouts have while they are learning about boats, sailing, navigation, and more are invited to stop by the Fall Fishermen’s Festival to tour the Ships, learn a few knots, participate in fun activities, and talk to Sea Scout youth and leaders about how to get involved.

For more information: contact the Skippers

SSS Yankee Clipper: Seattle
Skipper Steve Grassia (206) 855-8440, quartermaster54@gmail.com

SSS Propeller: Seattle
Skipper Al Bruce (253) 709-1148, barnardbruce@comcast.net

SSS Argo: Bellevue
Skipper Bill Rahr (425) 444-4803 or wrahr@aol.com

About Chief Seattle Council Sea Scouts

Sea Scouts in the Chief Seattle Council provide a range of program opportunities for youth from 14-21 years old. Whether you are interested in Power Boating or Sailing, we welcome your participation. For information about Sea Scouting in the Chief Seattle Council visit us on the web at http://www.seattlebsa.org/Main-Website-Content/Sea-Scouts , or contact Doug Mitschke at the Seattle Council Headquarters at 206-902-2308 or via email atdmitschke@seattlebsa.org