The Adventure

Boyscouts

If you've booked a scout charter through Florida Seabase, here are some helpful insights!

Please email us with questions you may have.  We want you to be prepared for your adventure!

Denny@schoonerconchpearl.com        Holley@schoonerconchpearl.com

ARRIVAL AT SEABASE:  Plan on arriving at Seabase closer to 2:00 pm rather than 4:00 pm.  You have many things to accomplish at Seabase before you can begin your adventure onboard the Conch Pearl.  If you arrive late in the afternoon, you'll start off behind schedule.  That directly relates to how much time you'll have to go diving from our boat.  So plan on making the most of your time and arrive earlier rather than later, especially if you need to return rental cars.  Remember that your crew works as a unit, so when adult leaders are occupied returning cars, gear cannot be issued, nor swim or scuba reviews completed, etc. 

CREW LEADER:  Please choose a worthy and able crew leader, someone with prior experience and a successful record.  This is a serious high adventure experience, and leadership is a necessity. 

BRING BEDDING AND MATS:  Make sure your crew brings sleeping mats and sleeping bags (or a sheet, light blanket and pillow).  Sleeping mats are essential for sleeping on deck, you'll get a better breeze and be able to count the stars!

SEASICKNESS:  The best way to avoid seasickness is to prevent it!  Begin taking your seasickness medication the night you arrive at Seabase to get it into your system.  Many folks think they don't need it, refuse to take it and spend the next few days feeling miserable.  Avoid the misery and take the stuff.   Remember, seasickness medicine is like sunscreen--it is a preventative, not a cure!  If you don't need it after a day or so of getting your sea legs, then stop taking it.

FIRST AID KIT:  You do need to bring along your normal troop first aid kit.  Conch Pearl is equipped with a more elaborate first aid kit if necessary, but for routine cuts, scrapes and headaches, you'll need to dispense the treatment. 

LEARN YOUR KNOTS:  You will be using knots on this trip that you have already learned as a scout.  Please arrive at the boat with the ability to tie a clove hitch, a cleat hitch, a bowline and a square knot.