For my 2 cents worth on this topic-- having had the opportunity to take two trips with SSB over the last 3 years- I can wholeheartedly endorse the program and the entire experieince. As was noted above, this is another viable option for those Troops or Crews wishing to take advantage of a sailing adventure, and having difficulty getting a spot in the "Offical BSA" program. The chance to make a foreign trip with all of the various logistic challenges is a leaning experieince for all, not to mention experiencing another location of the world and the history surrounding the area. For those Troop