What is Eurosea?
Eurosea is a seminar for Sea Scouts from all over Europe. Every two years, leaders, organisers, and enthusiasts come together to share ideas, build new collaborations, and shape the future of Sea Scouting.
Organised by a host country and the Odysseus Group, supported by WOSM – European Scout Region, Eurosea provides a platform for inspiration and international connection.
Participants are registered through their National Scouting Organisation (for the Netherlands, this is Scouting Nederland).
History of Eurosea
| Jaar | Locatie | Land | Eurosea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Thessaloniki | Greece | Eurosea 1 |
| 1988 | Harderhaven (Zeewolde) | Netherlands | Eurosea 2 |
| 1992 | Vässarö | Sweden | Eurosea 3 |
| 1994 | London | United Kingdom | Eurosea 4 |
| 1997 | Oslo | Noorway | Eurosea 5 |
| 2000 | Olsztynek | Poland | Eurosea 6 |
| 2003 | São Jacinto | Portugal | Eurosea 7 |
| 2006 | Korpo | Finland | Eurosea 8 |
| 2008 | Larch Hill | Ireland | Eurosea 9 |
| 2010 | Plzeň | Czech Republic | Eurosea 10 |
| 2012 | Kopenhagen | Denmark | Eurosea 11 |
| 2014 | Brugge | Belgium | Eurosea 12 |
| 2016 | Puck | Poland | Eurosea 13 |
| 2018 | Barcelona | Spain | Eurosea 14 |
| 2022 | Athens | Greece | Eurosea 15 |
| 2024 | Znojmo | Czech Republic | Eurosea 16 |
| 2026 | Zeewolde | Netherlands | Eurosea 17 |
The Odysseus Group
The Odysseus Group is a network of Sea Scouting leaders from across Europe, founded after Eurosea 3 (1992). The group supports Sea Scouting, shares knowledge, and assists in preparing future Eurosea seminars.
Its name refers to Odysseus – the adventurous sailor from Greek mythology – symbolising connection, adventure, and exchange.
The Odysseus Group is re-elected at each Eurosea. Every participating country has one vote. Candidates must be present at the Eurosea.
The group consists of up to six members, each from a different country.
Odysseus Group 2024–2026
| Chair: | David Wraight, United Kingdom |
| Member: | Mirjam Nisters, Netherlands |
| Member: | Sofia Orfão, Portugal |
| Member: | Thomas Holmberg, Finland |
| Member: | Eline Bauters, Belgium |
| Member: | Blanca Sánchez, Spain |
