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{{infobox WorldScouting | type = campsite | image = SeabasePatch.jpg | name = Florida National National High Adventure Sea Base | location = | {{infobox WorldScouting | type = campsite | image = SeabasePatch.jpg | name = Florida National National High Adventure Sea Base | location = Florida Keys,<br/>Florida | country = United States of America | f-date = 1979 | founder = Sam Wampler | owner = [[Boy Scouts of America]]}} | ||
The '''Florida National National High Adventure Sea Base''' is a National High Adventure Base run by the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA) in the | The '''Florida National National High Adventure Sea Base''' is a National High Adventure Base run by the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA) in the Florida Keys. Its counterparts are the [[Philmont Scout Ranch]] in northern New Mexico and the [[Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases]] in Ely, Minnesota. | ||
The main Sea Base is located in [[Islamorada, Florida|Islamorada]], Florida, on the end of [[Lower Matecumbe Key]] at mile marker (MM) 73.8. A secondary base, the Brinton Environmental Center, is located on [[Summerland Key]] at MM 23.8. In addition there is the Out Island (Big Munson Key) near Summerland Key that is only accessible via boat. Also operated by Florida Sea Base is the Bahamas Sea Base in [[Marsh Harbour]], [[Abaco]], Bahamas. | The main Sea Base is located in [[Islamorada, Florida|Islamorada]], Florida, on the end of [[Lower Matecumbe Key]] at mile marker (MM) 73.8. A secondary base, the Brinton Environmental Center, is located on [[Summerland Key]] at MM 23.8. In addition there is the Out Island (Big Munson Key) near Summerland Key that is only accessible via boat. Also operated by Florida Sea Base is the Bahamas Sea Base in [[Marsh Harbour]], [[Abaco]], Bahamas. | ||
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* '''Bahamas Adventure''' is a week-long sailing trip in the Bahamas, done from the Bahamas Sea Base. | * '''Bahamas Adventure''' is a week-long sailing trip in the Bahamas, done from the Bahamas Sea Base. | ||
* '''Bahamas Tall Ship''' is a similar trip, but aboard a [[Tall ship]] sailing vessel. | * '''Bahamas Tall Ship''' is a similar trip, but aboard a [[Tall ship]] sailing vessel. | ||
* '''Out Island Adventure''' is a week-long trip where participants live on the "desert island" of Big Munson Key. Activities include [[sea kayaking]] to the island, [[fishing]], | * '''Out Island Adventure''' is a week-long trip where participants live on the "desert island" of Big Munson Key. Activities include [[sea kayaking]] to the island, [[fishing]], snorkeling and [[canoeing]] around the island. | ||
* '''Coral Reef Sailing''' is a week-long sailing trip aboard a pair of small sailing boats. | * '''Coral Reef Sailing''' is a week-long sailing trip aboard a pair of small sailing boats. | ||
* '''Sea Exploring''' (Keys Tall Ship) is a week-long sailing trip aboard a large sailing vessel. | * '''Sea Exploring''' (Keys Tall Ship) is a week-long sailing trip aboard a large sailing vessel. | ||
* '''Florida Keys Adventure''' is a week-long trip covering various activities in the Florida Keys, including snorkeling, fishing, visiting the Out Island, visiting Key West, sailing, and more. | * '''Florida Keys Adventure''' is a week-long trip covering various activities in the Florida Keys, including snorkeling, fishing, visiting the Out Island, visiting Key West, sailing, and more. | ||
* '''SCUBA Certification''' is a week-long program for those wishing to be certified in | * '''SCUBA Certification''' is a week-long program for those wishing to be certified in scuba diving. | ||
* '''SCUBA Adventure''' is a week-long SCUBA program for those crews already certified. | * '''SCUBA Adventure''' is a week-long SCUBA program for those crews already certified. | ||
* '''SCUBA Live-Aboard''' is a week-long SCUBA program that combines aspects of the sailing and scuba diving programs; participants must already be certified. | * '''SCUBA Live-Aboard''' is a week-long SCUBA program that combines aspects of the sailing and scuba diving programs; participants must already be certified. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
In 1975 a handful of volunteers from Miami, Florida and [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] got together to develop a high adventure program using the waters in and around the | In 1975 a handful of volunteers from Miami, Florida and [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] got together to develop a high adventure program using the waters in and around the Florida Keys as their foundation. They asked the then Camping Director of the South Florida Council, Sam Wampler, to coordinate trips to Freeport in the Bahamas. Sam, using his station wagon and a warehouse, operated this program until 1979. Unable to find a director for this ever growing program, the committee convinced Wampler to become the first Director of the "Florida Gateway". Under Wampler's leadership, the National Council received a 1.3 million dollar grant from the [[Fleischmann Foundation]]. Following some extensive research, the Old Tollgate Motel and Marina was purchased. That original 6.3 acres (25,000 m²) became the beginning of what is now known as the Florida Sea Base. | ||
Since that original gift, there have been several other grants and purchases which have allowed the base to grow. From 1990 to the present, the growth has been dramatic with the addition of a third dorm, a conference center, conference housing and a new maintenance building. The original restaurant was also given a major facelift. A new chapel was created and a 45 foot (14 m) Corinthian catamaran was also purchased. In April 2005, a new 46 foot Newton dive boat was purchased, adding to the already large fleet of boats, which also include Duskys. The Florida Sea Base is the only facility of its kind in the world. | Since that original gift, there have been several other grants and purchases which have allowed the base to grow. From 1990 to the present, the growth has been dramatic with the addition of a third dorm, a conference center, conference housing and a new maintenance building. The original restaurant was also given a major facelift. A new chapel was created and a 45 foot (14 m) Corinthian catamaran was also purchased. In April 2005, a new 46 foot Newton dive boat was purchased, adding to the already large fleet of boats, which also include Duskys. The Florida Sea Base is the only facility of its kind in the world. | ||
