The GAM will begin with an optional first aid & CPR training, followed by a potluck and happy hour meet and greet. On Saturday and Sunday, attendees will be able to enjoy numerous workshops, hands-on demonstrations and speakers on cruising destinations and general cruising topics. Registration is $100 for members and $125 for non-members. Check out the activities below for more details, a full schedule of events will be posted soon.  

Sessions to expect!

Friday, 9/27:

• 12-4pm CPR & first aide (fee - limited registration)
• 6-8pm Happy hour and potluck meet & greet

Saturday, 9/28:

• Weather forecast changes in a warming ocean
• Selling and buying a boat - essentials of a good survey
• Transitioning to a full time cruiser
• Communications in 2024 -VHF to Starlink
• Flare demo
• The Greeat Loop - by accident.
• Fishing techniques while underway
• Womens forum
• Sailing a Baltimore Clipper - then and now

Sunday, 9/29:

• Provisioning and cooking underway
• Diesel engine care
• Tips for successful cruising
• Insurance issues for cruisers,
• Fitness while cruising,
• Medical concerns for cruisers,
• Aging while cruising
• Chartering - a first step to island cruising
• Energy optimization - solar, lithium and wind
• Art underway (hands on workshop)

Would you like to volunteer an hour or two of your time at the GAM?  Click here to choose one of the open volunteer opportunities.

Click here to book your slip with DOCKWA and receive 27% discount off dockage use code: SSCA2024 
*Note - This discounted price is good until Mid October, so it can be used for the Annapolis Fall Sailboat Show. 

Anchorage and Marinas on Rock Creek

Cancellations with full refund is available until 12:00 pm Eastern 3 days before event begins.  After that, any meals purchased are non-refundable.