I was told by a scout leader that I wasn't allowed to attend Sea Base with my son because I am a woman and it is ship rules. I am extremely disappointed because I used to race sailboats and wanted to experience this with him. He sails in July.

I can assure you that you will be allowed to participate. I just captained an all female troop with two adult females. I have had many trips with boys and an adult female aboard. Please cone and enjoy!!

As the others have replied, female leaders can be present. As long as you are a registered adult with the BSA and have been cleared medically by submitting all of the required health forms, there will be no issues.

our captain was female for our all-male trip; she was great!

Who ever told you that is either clueless or a jerk

That scout leader is not being truthful.

I believe that you'll be able to go I just got back and there were plenty of female scout leaders on all boys ships