Local Sea Scouts Earn Quartermaster Rank

Ryan Clark and Jessica Huber of Dana Point’s Mariners 936 Sea scouts have been awarded sea scouting’s highest honor of Quartermaster rank. This award designates excellence, and is earned through a multitude of requirements that demonstrate an in depth knowledge of maritime skills, and by serving in leadership positions within the ship. Quartermaster qualification also requires demonstration of the ability to direct a team in planning and implementing a project that benefits the community.

Clark and Huber worked their way through the sea scout ranks, acquiring skills in seamanship and serving in leadership roles within the ship, Clark as boatswain and Huber as boatswain’s mate. Clark’s project benefited Dana Hills High School’s nature learning center, and involved around 168 hours to plan and construct a bridge. Huber’s team designed and constructed two fellowship benches for a local church, to serve as a way to meet and greet new people.

Both Clark and Huber will attend the California Maritime Academy this fall.

Attaining rank is an optional requirement of Mariners 936, who offer a year round program teaching sailing, maritime, and leadership skills and are based out of Dana Point Harbor. No prior experience is necessary; Mariners welcomes all with an interest in Ocean activities. The new season starts in September. Enquiries to info@mariners936.com