Central Region, BSA

Central Region, BSA Sea Scouting

Sea Scout Promise

As a Sea Scout, I promise to do my best

To guard against water accidents
To know the location and proper use of lifesaving devices on every boat I board
To be prepared to render aid to those in need
To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: Women and Children First

Special Features

	What is Sea Scouting?
	Ship Locator
	Central Region Venturing

Interact

	Have a Suggestion?
	Submit a Calendar Event

SCUBA

ASSOCIATIONS

Diver's Alert Network
NAUI - diving instruction, events, dive centers
PADI - professional diving instructors, dive centers, recreational facilities and events (note the open water PADI course is a part of the Ranger SCUBA elective)
SCUBA Diving Explained - Technical information on SCUBA
YMCA - SCUBA and swimming instruction

MANUFACTURERS

PUBLICATIONS

Scuba Diving Magazine
Skin Diver Magazine
"Aqua Expeditions: A Global Travel Guide for the Scuba Diver and Snorkeler", Heathcoat Publishing, 1995
"Scuba Diving", Dennis Graver, Human Kinetics, 1993
"Scuba Diving First Aid", National Safety Council, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 1996

VIDEO TAPES

PADI Open Water Diving Video - VHS (Closed captioned) - You can view these materials at home, at your own pace and then meet with an instructor for further assistance.

Resources:

PADI Dive to Adventure Scholarship