You would never attempt to pick up a mooring under sail in 20 knots, so why try to sail up to an MOB in 20 knots? Check out this article...

What a great way to start the week. This news just in from Cassidy Christian, National Sea Scout Boatswain: Ahoy Ship 5111!...

"We'll take all three." David Brown, Ship 5111 leader looking over some of the J24 candidates for the Monroe Harbor fleet. To create a...

Attention all Pathway to Adventure Council Sea Scout ships. Ship 5111 and Columbia Yacht Club are happy to announce the date for the Ship...

Today's Flag Retirement ceremony is canceled due to severe weather in Chicago's forecast between 3-9PM. United States Flag code...

We are so pleased to have our own Ship 5111 members be recognized for their service to the Council and the Ship. Recognized for...

USCGC Mackinaw unloaded 1500 Christmas trees on Navy Pier with the help of several Sea Scout Ships including Ship 5111. Thanks to all who...

We had a wonderful time at our 2021 Bridge of Honor Ceremony at Columbia Yacht Club. We recognized two Scouts for rank advancement, 4 new...

Nice downwind finish for the Leukemia Cup Regatta yesterday. Sea Scout Ship 5111 hosted the Columbia YC Race Committee on John Boyle's...

This year we were approached by the ColYC Race Committee to see if we could help them out on Wednesday night CASRA events. Helping out is...

Never a dull moment out on the lake, and with a bunch of first timers, we had a blast taking SV Scout out for a few tacks this week. We...

What a blast! We are so grateful for Tim Rice, sailing instructor at Sail Chicago and Mate of Ship 5111 for leading us on an overview of...

One of the ways we look to serve others is by adhering to the Sea Scout Promise. It is based on not only the safety and well being of our...

5 Adult leaders and 5 Scouts raced SV Scout, a 1998 Sydney 41 racing yacht up to Mackinac Island in July of 2021. This years Mac was...

Sailing on Lake Michigan is definitely a challenge as the weather can change quickly. Ship 5111 Captains and QBOs are all trained in...

Ship 5111 stepped up and took SV Scout across the southern tip of Lake Michigan in an overnight race that did not hold back. We had light...

We love getting new Scouts and their friends out on the water and under sail. Adult leaders got a lot of work done on both boats and we...

Adult Volunteers of Ship 5111 showing off some new headgear and enjoying a few laughs after a productive Committee Meeting. Left to...

Adult volunteers and Sea Scouts all had a great time bringing SV Mirage off the hard and into Monroe Harbor. Re-commissioning this...