HOWB 019 – Tacoma Sea Scouts learn on wooden boats: Interview of Captains Tom Rogers & Bud Bronson

Summary: PODCAST SHOW NOTES - Episode #019 Interview: Tom Rogers & Bud Bronson - Tacoma Sea Scouts Am I the only boater that didn't know the Boy Scouts have had a Sea Scout program since 1912?  That's right WBLR's (wooden boat lovers), 100 years!  The Sea Scouts take youth ages 14-21 and use maritime activities to teach leadership and values.  Both the Odyssey (a 90' 1938 wooden sailing yawl) and the Charles N Curtis (a 78' wooden power boat built in 1931 for the Coast Guard) are based in Tacoma, WA and are the platforms used by two salty Captains - Tom Rogers and Bud Bronson - to teach Sea Scouting.  The youth receive leadership training and learn about navigation, mechanics, seamanship, and engineering through hands on experience, classroom time, and on the water cruising. Click here for a cool video history of the Charles N Curtis HookedOnWoodenBoats.com/Curtis. Tom and Bud were gracious enough to take me on a tour of both the Odyssey and the Charles N Curtis, and sit down for a 40 minute interview to share their story.  Don't miss the interview - click on the green player button above. Here's some pics to enjoy:             If you'd like to contact Tom Rogers or Bud Bronson, call 253 572-2666, or you can email Tom at trogers@youthmarinefoundation.org.  Thanks again Captain Tom and Captain Bud for taking the time to meet with me and give a private tour of both boats!  It was a blast Listener Feedback Byran Hansen called in asking what programs are available in the Seattle area, comparable to what Rivers West is doing in Portland, OR.  Bryan - checkout the Center For Wooden Boats in Seattle and their CAMA Beach facility also.  Also, check out the Anacortes Community Maritime Center for similiar activities. Here's the supplier I purchased Okoume marine plywood from (for my 12' canoe):  Edensaw Woods. Want to help?  Please leave feedback! I want to build a community of people from all over the world who want to connect, learn, share stories and photos, and have fun with wooden boats.  I would REALLY appreciate you sending me wooden boats pics, stories, or projects you are working on.  You can also write in my blogs comment sections, email me at Dan@Hookedonwoodenboats.com, or call my feedback hotline at 424 261-2360. Thanks! Tweet Click here to subscribe to the Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast: