Sea Scouts set sail for Catalina on annual Winter Cruise

The recent long weekend saw 27 youth and their adult advisors head to Catalina Island for their annual Winter Cruise. Quartermaster candidates Sofia Maranto of San Clemente and James Talay of Mission Viejo completed their cruise requirement during this trip by each taking command of a vessel with a crew of sea scouts for 40 consecutive hours, including two nights, during which time they delegated and supervised all duties. Requirements included anchoring, docking, maintaining a course, and remaining underway for an extended period during darkness…an impressive undertaking for a couple of teens! At the island the youth enjoyed hiking, kayaking, swimming, and great food prepared by the crew and at the local eateries in Avalon. To quote Maranto “this was awesome!”

Mariners 936 is based out of Dana Point harbor and is open to co-ed youth age 14-18. Mariners offers a year round program that includes supervised Saturday sailing and two seasons per year in which youth may participate in Sea Scout activities and competition; no previous sailing experience is necessary to join. Mariners is a youth led adult advised program that promotes leadership and teamwork. A shorter seasonal program is available to youth 12-14 offering sailing and water craft instruction. A new season kicks off on February 25th at 6:30 with an open house for prospective new members and their parents at Sea base, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point, CA 92629.

For more information go to Mariners936.com or for weekly updates and upcoming events at www.facebook.com/mariners936seascouts