Troop 29 sails away in Saint John and Saint Thomas

BSA Troop 29 of East Moriches attended one of the High-Adventure bases operated by The Boy Scouts of America this past July.  Six Scouts and two adult leaders flew to Saint Thomas for a week-long sailing adventure at one of the Boy Scout’s Sea Base locations. Sea Base, Philmont Scout Ranch, the Northern Tier, and Summit Bechtel Reserve are the four high adventure locations around the country.  Sea Base was the third high adventure trip for Troop 29. The troop has ventured out to all the programs except the Northern Tier.  One of the scouts on the most recent trip attended all three of those trips. For other scouts of Troop 29, this was their second or initial adventure. The scouts and adults of Troop 29 sailed around the island of Saint John aboard Juno with the boat’s owner, Capt. Tom. The scouts operated all functions for the weeklong adventure. While sailing over 60 miles, mostly under sail, the scouts also enjoyed hiking and snorkeling.  The highlights, aside from sleeping in the rain on the deck of the 41’ sailboat, were the wildlife, the camaraderie, and daily adventures on land and in the sea.