Ship-11 Crew and Officers pose at the big navy anchor on the Stockton Sea Base, the site of the Memorial Day 2003 Ancient Mariners Regatta. A former Naval Reserve Center, this is probably the largest Sea Base in the western US. It is home of the SSS-Reliant, a 180 foot de-commisioned USCG bouy tender, as well as several other large motor vessels.

ROPE CLIMB

The rope climb includes a controlled decent.

BREECHES BOUY

You better not be afraid of heights! Simulating the transfer of a crew member from a vessel to dry land, the crew must properly rig the hausers (large lines) and lines. 2 crew must climb the "ship's tower", and properly secure them at the top of the tower, while the balance of the crew anchors and secures the other end on "dry land".

THE NET CLIMB

An element of the Obstacle Course, this evolution simulates the scaling of a cargo net on the side of the ship.

SHIP-11 ADVANCES!

Ship-11 crew with their certificate following the award ceremony.
A duplicate is on display at the Antelope Valley Scout Shop office.