Who can become a member of SSCA?

Anyone with an interest in cruising is welcome to join SSCA. Whether cruising in home waters, contemplating a sabbatical cruise or retirement afloat, outfitting your boat for a voyage, or already living the dream, all are warmly welcomed to join our family of cruising members.

Associate Members

• New SSCA members are called Associate Members
• Associate members fly a navy blue pennant with a red and white shield

Cruiser Members

• After having been members for two years, and upon payment of their third year of dues, individuals become Cruiser members.  Cruisers have voting rights in SSCA elections.  
  
• Cruiser members fly a navy blue pennant with a red and white shield

Commodores

• After an initial year of membership, those Associates who have lived aboard their cruising vessel for at least a year, have fulfilled a cruising distance requirement, and who have been sponsored by two current Commodores, may elect to become Commodores.  This member status, like Cruisers, has voting rights.  Cruisers may also apply for Commodore status.
  
• Commodores fly a red swallowtail burgee with a shield similar to the blue pennant.

All members

• Are expected to volunteer to help SSCA to remain the vibrant and valuable organization that it is.
• Acknowledge that all SSCA publications are for the personal use of its members and will not use them otherwise.
• Agree that violation of the traditions and clean wake motto of the SSCA could cause the non-renewal of membership in accordance with the SSCA bylaws.

There are seven important historic traditions of SSCA

Common Bond	We are a caring and supportive family of kindred spirits: individuals who share a unique lifestyle and who reach out with international friendship, goodwill and camaraderie. We willingly assist a fellow sailor, regardless of which flag his vessel flies.
Commitment	We live a cruising lifestyle aboard our own ocean-going vessels, which are our homes, and conduct ourselves with independence and responsibility in an honorable and self-reliant manner. As a result, we assure the safety of ourselves and our crew, and the safety, comfort and convenience of vessels nearby.
Clean Wake	We always leave a clean wake by treating others and our environment with respect and deep regard, so that those who follow in our wake will be welcome. We know and follow maritime rules, including the Rules of the Road, no-discharge zones and waste management. We respect the local laws, customs and beliefs of any country we visit, even when we may feel that others are in the wrong. We are courteous and respectful without compromising our personal standards.
Bulletin	We share our cruising experiences and information, provide inspiration and advice, and support our traditions through the letters we write.
Sponsorship	We help new members along the path of cruiserhood, and sponsor those who qualify to be Commodores.
Burgee	We proudly fly our SSCA burgee and display our shield; find each other in anchorages worldwide; meet, help one another and enjoy the camaraderie.
Non-Profit	We contribute to our Bulletin and volunteer our time and energy to help SSCA.

How do I join SSCA?

If you are not a member of SSCA, click here to join.

If you have questions or want more information, call SSCA Home Base at 754-702-5068 or email office@ssca.org.

Membership Dues

Options include:

• $75.00/yr for one person and an additional $35/yr for each additional person on the membership
  
• Auto Renew available so you don't have to worry about your membership expiring while actively cruising
  
• Two- and three-year memberships also available
  

Welcome to the SSCA !