PROGRAMS

Below are some examples of the events that you can participate in during your weekend at the Sea Base.  Read through our selection to see which one fits in your agenda and group needs. We often put together customized weekends for groups, if you don’t see something you want, contact us and let us see if we can put together a package for you.

Sea Kayaking Mini-Trek

Location: Shackleford Island, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Hammocks Beach State Park

A small version of our weeklong summer program. Crews can choose their destination and activities that they wish to participate in while on the trek. This program includes all camping equipment, kayaking equipment, food needed for the trek and staff guide.

Package includes: Meals, Staff, all camping equipment, boats with needed equipment, program materials

Sailing Weekend / Sea Kayaking Weekend

Location: The Pamlico Sea Base

A full weekend camp out at the Pamlico Sea Base focusing on Sailing or Sea Kayaking. For Troops and Crews you can also use this opportunity to work on other advancement requirements or events that the unit may need to focus on.  A staff instructor will be on hand to assist your group in what ever area they may need, either be instruction or assistance in other program areas.  This is a very flexible weekend for your group to take advantage of. There is no set schedule or program to go by. Groups can choose to just enjoy the boats on the water, receive an all day instruction course, explore the unique bluffs of the Reservations water front, or what ever plan fits your needs.

Package includes: Meals (optional), Staff, Equipment, Shower house, campsite use, program materials

Kayaking BSA

Location: Pamlico Sea Base

A full weekend of learning the basic skills needed for Sea Kayaking.  Sea Base instructors use ACA guidelines for kayaking instruction and US Sailing guidelines for sailing instruction.  For Troops and Crews this is a great introduction to the BSA Kayaking award or Small Boat Sailing MB.  Instruction will begin on Friday night at the Sea Base and continue on the water Saturday and Sunday Morning.

This program can fit into any time frame that the group needs. Course may be entire weekend or just all day Saturday. 

Course includes meal, equipment, and staff instructor.

Weekend overnighter to Goose Creek State Park

Location: Start at the Pamlico Sea Base then paddle over to Goose Creek.

An ideal way to be introduced to packing for and going on a sea-kayaking trek. Goose Creek State Park is a 2.5 mile paddle across the Pamlico River from the Base Camp and proves to be a great area to explore with a sea kayak. For this weekend you can choose to use the Sea Base equipment or your own personal camping equipment and meals.

Staff Instructor: All programs will be hosted by a trained Sea Base Kayaking or Sailing Instructor. This guide will help make your stay more comfortable and informative.  The guides primary concern is you and your crews safety.

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