ScoutFleet 2012
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Thursday, 19 July 2012 – Early-bird activities

Early-bird activities:

  • Check in.
  • Vessel Berthing Assignments.
  • Tour Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on foot.
  • Visit Inner Harbor attractions as desired.
  • View the Inner Harbor from atop Baltimore’s World Trade Center and/or nearby Federal Hill.
  • Visit Fort McHenry.

Friday, 20 July 2012 – Sea Scout Day One

  • Check in.
  • Vessel Berthing Assignments.
  • Tour Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on foot.
  • Visit Inner Harbor attractions as desired.
  • View the Inner Harbor from atop Baltimore’s World Trade Center and/or nearby Federal Hill.
  • Visit Fort McHenry.
  • Centennial ScoutFleet at Baltimore Opening Ceremony 17:00

Saturday, 21 July 2012 – ScoutFleet Regatta, Fleet Review, and Birthday Party Dinner Dance

Morning:

  • 09:00 – 12:00 Sea Scout Regatta Events at West Shore Park.
  • 12:00 – 13:00 Noon meal.
  • 13:00-13:30 Prepare vessels for Fleet Review.
  • 13:30 Vessels form up for Parade of Small Ships Fleet Review.
  • 14:00-17:30 Parade of Small Ships Fleet Review. Sea Scout Vessels proceed in formation around Baltimore’s
    Inner Harbor and then to the reviewing vessel at anchor off Fort McHenry. Sea Scouts will man the rail and render
    salutes to the Reviewing Officer as appropriate. Once the salute is returned, the Sea Scout Vessels will execute a wide
    uturn around the reviewing vessel and return in formation to their original berths.
  • 18:00 All Hands Gala Centennial Birthday Dinner and Dance.
  • Dinner
  • Presentation of awards and recognitions.
  • Presentation of the 100th Anniversary Service Project records to the ranking
    dignitary.
  • Ice Cream and Cake with 100 candles
  • Sea Scout Birthday Dance.

Sunday, 22 July 2012 – Scouts’ Own Service / Blessing of the Fleet / Departure for Home Ports

Morning:

  • Scout’s Own Sunday Service.
  • Blessing of the Fleet.

Late Morning and Afternoon:

  • Local attractions continue to be available on an individual basis.

Depart via optional self-arranged stops along the Chesapeake Bay or in the area such as:

  • United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.
  • Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Thomas Point, MD.
  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD.
  • U.S. Navy Museum and U.S.S. BARRY (DD-933), Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. Navy Memorial, Washington, D.C.
  • Decatur House, Washington, D.C.
  • Captain John Smith National Historic Water Trail

 

SEA SCOUTS!  Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of history and to celebrate Sea Scouting’s 100thAnniversary

with brother and sister Sea Scouts from across the nation and around the world. 

Put the date of 19-22 July 2012 on your ship’s calendar now, and plan your 2012 summer long cruise around this gala event!

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

CHAIRMAN JAMES KLIMEK

PHONE: 240-271-4631

JK3043@AOL.COM