Pamlico Sea Base

Pamlico Sea Base is a High Adventure Camp nestled on the banks Pamlico River. We are just south of historic Washington, NC, and are open to Scouts and non-scouts alike. The Sea Base offers sea-kayaking treks around the legendary Outer Banks; sailing programs that have everything from Sunfish to a 72' gaff-rigged schooner; and a fleet of jet skis and trek cycles. The Sea Base also offers scuba training/certification through accredited and knowledgeable instructors! Our facilities include: two rental cabins on a bluff with a magestic view of Blounts Bay, the KD Kennedy Conference Center, and of course all the equipment necessary for any extreme watersport adventure.

Our goal is to provide every participant with a memorable experience that will help develop their appreciation for paddle sports and sailing, while promoting environmental awareness, self confidence and fun. We accomplish this by utilizing our fantastic facilities, our outstanding location, the Pamlico environment, a nationally recognized program, our trained and passionate staff, and once in a lifetime experiences.


PROGRAMS
Below are some examples of programs that you can participate in during your weekend at the Sea Base. Read through our selection to see which one fits in your agenda and group needs. We often put together customized weekends for groups, so if you don’t see something you want, contact us and we can put together a package for you.

Sea Kayaking Mini-Trek
Location: Shackleford Island, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Hammocks Beach State Park
A small version of our weeklong summer program; crews can choose their destination and activities that they wish to participate in while on the trek.
Package includes: Staff, all camping equipment, boats with needed equipment, program materials

Sailing Weekend / Sea Kayaking Weekend (Waterfront Combo)
Location: The Pamlico Sea Base
A full weekend camp out at the Pamlico Sea Base focusing on Sailing or Sea Kayaking. Units can use this opportunity to work on other advancement requirements or events that the unit may need to focus on. A staff instructor will be on hand to assist your group, be it either instruction or assistance in other program areas. This is a very flexible weekend for your group to take advantage of. There is no set schedule or program to go by. Groups can choose to just enjoy the boats on the water, receive an all day instruction course, explore the unique bluffs of the Reservations water front, or whatever plan fits your needs.
Package includes: Staff, Equipment, Shower house, campsite use, program materials

Kayaking BSA
Location: Pamlico Sea Base
A full weekend of learning the basic skills needed for Sea Kayaking. Sea Base instructors use ACA guidelines for kayaking instruction and US Sailing guidelines for sailing instruction. For Troops and Crews this is a great introduction to the BSA Kayaking award or Small Boat Sailing MB. Instruction will begin on Friday night at the Sea Base and continue on the water Saturday and Sunday Morning.
This program can fit into any time frame that the group needs. Course may be entire weekend or just all day Saturday.
Course includes Equipment and staff instructor.

Pamlico Weekend Overnighter to Goose Creek State Park
Location: Pamlico Sea Base and Goose Creek
This is an ideal way to be introduced to the fundamentals of sea kayak treks. The 2.5 mile paddle across the Pamlico River places you in the perfect opportunity to explore by kayak this beautiful region of the Carolina Coast. Trip includes instructor, and equipment.
Jet-Ski Weekend
This weekend at the Pamlico Sea Base introduces youth to the joys and responsibilities of personal watercraft. Following the BSA PWC curriculum, participants have a blast learning and enjoying our jet skis on the Pamlico River, Blounts Bay and Creek. Package includes instruction and jet-skis all day Saturday. Participants must be at least 14 years of age and posses a valid boater’s license.

MEALS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR A SEPARATE FEE IN SOME PROGRAMS, CONTACT MATT COMPTON FOR MORE INFORMATION
ALSO PLEASE LOOK AT OUR NOTES FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!