Ship 550 has been serving Long Beach and the neighboring communities for a long time. We have a long history within the council
and we have been part of the Neptune Squadron for many years.
The Ship meets year-round every Tuesday evening (7:00p to 8:30p) at the Long Beach Sea Base located at
Address: 5875 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803 or via Zoom as needed.
This crew is led by Skipper Albert Guerra and other experienced scouters.
All volunteers must be Youth Protection Trained per BSA guidelines and are trained at their level of leadership.
We have traveled to many High Adventure Camps such as Philmont New Mexico, Northern Tier Michigan and the Summit in West Virginia. We have participated in two National Jamborees and have traveled to regattas and camporees. We have also sailed in the Bahamas and have sailed down to San Diego on the Maui Diamond.
Taking a break might mean relaxing on a hammock for some. But our crew spends time having fun and also work on our rank requirements at the same time. From shooting to swimming and hiking to eating.
The Maui Diamond is our 70' Sailing Ketch. This is our home base and the center of our program. The Vessel was donated to us in August of 2017 by Mr. John Miller and his family.
The Crew has sailed the Maui Diamond over 15 times to Catalina and once to San Diego. We've even sailed around the island once, stopping to dock in new places every night!
You can learn how to sail her and be part of a crew that seeks fun, adventure and most of all life long friendships.
Ship 550 is sponsored by the Los Cerritos Wetland Stewards.
The Stewards are a Long Beach Non-Profit working with the local community to propagate a growing consciousness for southern California's wildlife through holistic education and community involvement. Their mission is to cultivate a new generation of naturalists that will continue to restore and protect the native flora and fauna that define the beauty of coastal California.
CBYC is a local Long Beach cruising club founded in 1967. CBYC is Ship 550 Sea Scouts largest sponsor. CBYC provides many resources including funding, facility usage and access to its membership for mentoring opportunities.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
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Visit us at the Long Beach Sea Base. But call us first to make sure we are not on a cruise or another adventure.
5875 E Appian Way, Long Beach, California 90803, United States
(714) 773-2106 A sailing program for youth 13 -20 years of age A 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Organization
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