The Scout Association's Sea Scouts are a branch of the association dedicated to boating and water-based activities such as sailing, canoeing, motorboating and water navigation. The association approved a special uniform for Sea Scouts in 1910 and, in 1912, the association formally adopted use of the name "Sea Scouts".. Specialist Sea Scout troops have existed ever since. They are usually based by the side of water, either the sea, lake, river or canal.