Recent content by Scruffy71

I was told they catch and release.

My son uses a collapsible rod with a case, he said he stores it discreetly in his room, or it can go in their storage trunk in cadet storage. I do not recommend having one until after Swab Summer.

My son is on the men’s club water polo team. They dominated their division last year and moved to a new division this year, but due to circumstances with some of the other schools some of the tournaments were cancelled last fall. They went to a tournament in Florida a month or so ago, which was...

Some cadets sure do fish there, from the docks or Jacob’s Rock. May even venture to Mamacoke upstream. My DS says there are a variety of fish, a good number of Striped Bass.

Water polo, great! My DS (class of 25) is on the team and really enjoys it!

In addition, to see what the Swabs are doing during Swab Summer, check out the “Pduddy pics” Facebook page once Swab Summer starts.

Another good site is https://cgabeargear.merchorders.com/

I got interviewed and am a cadet currently. I forget what I looked up but if you look up interview questions for USCGA you can find the questions they ask you (at least as of last year). I practiced my responses to those questions so that I was prepared. It also helped me not freak out on the...

We did give our son a couple of disposable cameras but he didn’t take a single picture, mostly due to lack of time (as previously mentioned) and fear of unwanted attention from the cadre. The only Swab photos I recall were from their time on Eagle, when they get phones back - even then he didn’t...

I recall hearing Boys/Girls State mentioned, since it is a clear demonstration of leadership experience it will definitely help on the application.

That happened to my DS last year. He was driving home and did not answer the call. When he and I got home my wife was at the door and gave him our phone in a panic - it was the AO with the news!

Also, once SS is over there will be opportunities to go shopping on the weekends to get any additional items you may need/want.

Yes there is a limit, and you will be provided with what can be brought with you for Rday/Swab Summer. If you stick to the list you will be ok, if you bring extra personal items the cadre may not approve. The company/cadre may play into it but it is best to stick to the list and have any...

Cadets are still doing sit-ups for the PFE. My DS did them for Swab Summer and 4/C PFE’s There are many pictures available on the “pduddy pics” Facebook page.

rname Self/DS/DD Date State Major Status Direct/Reapplicant/Prep 1) VivaCristoRey! Self 9-Nov-20 VA MechEng Undecided 2) T37IP DS 10-Nov-20 PA MechEng Undecided 3) Ironman4 DD 10-Nov-20 IL Undecided Accepted 4) PickledBeets DS 10-Nov-20 NJ Undecided Accepted 5) Dadof5 DS 10-Nov-20...