2007 National Flagship

2012 National Flagship Fleet

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Coming Up:

ALL HANDS!
Regatta Training: Monday, May 21, 5:00 PM to dusk, weather permitting. Bring PFD, gloves, hat, sunscreen, sun glasses -- or rain gear, as the case may be.

Scouts, be sure your dress uniforms are clean, pressed and have all the patches in the correct positions. Time is short if you need to get your uniform to the Navy uniform store. For details, see e-mails from your Boatswain and Skipper.

Monday Night Sails: Every Monday, 5:00 PM until dusk, weather/wind permitting or unless otherwise announced; Washington Sailing Marina.
Be there!

Annual Henry Nygard Sea Scout Regatta: May 25-28 (Memorial Day weekend), Scotland, Maryland (near Point Lookout). Ship 1942 has been the overall winner of this regatta four years in a row, something never accomplished by any other Ship. Let's keep the streak going. Polish your nautical skills, attend regatta training sessions, and be ready to participate in the many individual and team competitions. Adults will serve as event judges. See Skipper's e-mails dated April 23, May 1 and May 6. Departure Friday, May 25, Washington Sailing Marina; meet at 5:00 PM.
All Hands!

Congratulations to Boatswain's Mate Emily Mathae who "Wow"ed her audience as the featured Scout speaker at the Good Scout Awards reception on May 15. The reception honored community and industry supporters of the Boy Scouts. Other Scouts in attendance were Lisa, Philip, Julian, Erin and Myles, plus Skipper, Mr. Carlson, Ms. Bailey and Ms. Wong. There was plenty of good food to scarf down.

Congratulations also to Boatswain Lisa Carlson who received a Venturing Leadership medal on May 16 at the Excellence in Youth Leadership awards dinner. Hers was the only white Sea Scout uniform in a sea of Eagle Scouts. Mrs. Carlson accompanied Lisa to the dinner.

Looking Ahead:

All Hands! 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Baltimore, which played an important role in that war, will commemorate the anniversary with a "Star-Spangled Sailabration" with tall ships and Navy and Coast Guard vessels, plus two performances by the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels acrobatic flying team.

Project Liberty Ship, which owns and operates S.S. John W. Brown, a restored and operational World War II Liberty ship, has invited Ship 1942 Scouts and adults to be aboard the ship on Saturday and/or Sunday, June 16-17, to assist with public boarding and other tasks during the Blue Angels' performances. No cost for the overnight onboard stay or for noon meals; other meals will be our responsibility. Earn service hours.

Docked at an adjacent pier will be N.S. Savannah, the first nuclear-powered passenger/cargo vessel, now inactive. We are encouraged to tour both John W. Brown and Savannah during our stay.
More to come.

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Don't Give up the Ship,

Skipper Ballew