Skipper's Log

Ahoy!  Welcome to the offical page of Sea Scout Ship 243.

📍 Regular Meetings Location & Time
Where: AIRPORT PLAZA, RT. 36, HAZLET NJ — Suite 24
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 PM sharp

Aye aye, crew — here’s your end-of-year update from the bridge:
🗓️ Upcoming Dates & Events
Nov 7–8: ⚓ Final Voyage of the Seahorse Friday night sleepover aboard — bring your gear and good spirits. Saturday morning we cast off for the shipyard, where the Seahorse will be hauled out for the season. This is your last chance to ride her till spring!
Nov 12: 🧭 November Meeting Due to Thanksgiving, this will be our only meeting for the month. Make it count.
Dec 10: 🎄 December Meeting & Holiday Party Join us at the Hazlet USCG Auxiliary Office for some festive cheer. All hands are encouraged to attend — dress sharp, bring a treat, and let’s celebrate together.

📋 Registration ReminderHeads up, shipmates: most of us are due for registration renewal. The Seahorse will no longer handle this process — it’s now your responsibility to re-register with your primary unit. These are council rules, not mine, but they’re firm.
✅ Make sure you re-register correctly to avoid confusion.
📧 You might get a reminder email — but don’t count on it.
⚠️ This is the first year of the new system, and some had trouble last time. Let’s avoid repeat issues.

Steady as she goes, and let’s finish the year strong. See you on deck!
 

Gofundme: ​Help Us Keep the Seahorse Sailing! 
This year, the Seahorse is in need of some expensive repairs to ensure she stays in top shape for the upcoming season. Your generous donation helps us cover the costs of professional repairs, parts, and supplies that are necessary for her upkeep. By contributing, you're not just helping the boat – you're directly lowering the cost of maintenance and repairs for the scouts. Every dollar counts and goes a long way in ensuring that we can continue to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all those involved. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us keep the Seahorse afloat for years to come!



Safety Moments:  Everyone should take some time and watch these videos provide by 
Seascouts.org  https://seascout.org/safety-moments/

We would like to take this time to thank Mike Vinik of Vinik Marine; for their continued support of Ship 243.  They have graciously donated fuel to the Sea Horse.  There is a great story online about Mr. Vinik, a great read about one of our biggest supporters.
Click here to read the story

Click here is a great video for those who need to work on their knots for Apprentice Rank.

Click here for a Great webinar from our friends over at Raymarine,  "Boating safety through technology".  The also do a lot of live presentations about using the different types of electronics.  Click here to check out thier list of recorded webinars.

Remember we could always use additional help. every little bit helps. If you are interested in joining or volunteering Sea Scout Ship 243,  click here to contact our skipper.
If you would like to donate to our program,  please check out our support page  or  contact our skipper.

Yours in Sea Scouting,
Robert Meseck
Skipper, Ship 243
E:Mail:  SkipperBob@ship243.com