Training:
1. Complete the sessions in New Leader Essentials, No. 34-870.
2. Complete the Sea Scout Leader Training, No. 25-339.
3. Complete a boating safety course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, or similar organization.
Tenure:
Complete three years of registered tenure as a Skipper within a five-year period.
Performance:
At least twice during the 3-year period serve as the Skipper of a ship earning the National Standard Ship Award, or Quality Unit Award, or Centennial Quality Unit Award.
Certification:
The Ship Committee Chair and Commissioner must approve the Skipper's application for a Skipper's Key.
for a Sea Scout Leader Progress Record
