SSCA & St. Augustine Sailing Announce Ladybug Event / Spring GAM

St. Augustine, Florida — March 6–8, 2026

The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) and St. Augustine Sailing are pleased to announce a jointly produced Ladybug Spring Conference, GAM & Sailing Weekend, taking place Friday–Sunday, March 6–8, 2026, at Camachee Cove Marina in St. Augustine.

This collaborative weekend blends SSCA’s classroom-based cruising seminars with hands-on, on-the-water instruction aboard Ladybug Sailing vessels, creating a flexible learning environment where theory and practice run side-by-side.

Participants may choose CLASSROOM or ON-BOARD formats during designated time blocks, while still sharing joint sessions, social events, and dockside discussions throughout the weekend. The design allows sailors to tailor their experience—whether they prefer in-depth discussion, real-time sailing application, or a combination of both.

Event Highlights

• Parallel classroom seminars and on-board sailing sessions
• Practical cruising education focused on decision-making, skills, and real-world application
• Shared dockside learning, networking, and social gatherings
• Hosted at a full-service marina with immediate access to local sailing waters

Who Should Attend

The event is open to:

• SSCA members
• St. Augustine Sailing School participants
• Non-members interested in cruising education, skills development, or sailing confidence

Event Details

Dates: Friday–Sunday, March 6–8, 2026

Location: Camachee Cove Marina, St. Augustine, Florida

Format: Classroom seminars + on-board sailing instruction

Registration: Details and pricing available at ssca.org

Slip availability at Camachee Cove Marina is limited and encouraged to be reserved early.

About the Partners

The Seven Seas Cruising Association is an international organization supporting cruising sailors through education, events, and community. St. Augustine Sailing School is a nationally recognized sailing school offering hands-on instruction and experiential learning on the water.

Together, the organizations are creating a balanced, practical learning weekend that reflects how sailors learn—by combining sound instruction with direct experience.

For registration and updates, check out the event page here

The GAM will be held at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association in Camachee Cove located just off the ICW on the Tolomato River in St. Augustine.  The GAM will be held in conjunction with St. Augustine Sailing’s annual Ladybug Event, promoting women in sailing.  St. Augustine Sailing operates a local ASA School, sail charter company and brokerage.  The event will include seminars, industry speakers and hands-on workshops. 

Camachee Cove is a full-service marina and yacht yard with transient slips and dinghy dockage available.