The 2025 Chesapeake Bay GAM at Maryland Yacht Club was a sold-out success, with every slip filled and a fleet anchored out to join the fun. Cruisers packed the clubhouse and tents for fellowship, workshops, and a keynote from Nigel Calder, the internationally recognized author of Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual and one of the most
respected technical voices in cruising.

Annapolis Cruisers' Monthly Lunch
SSCA is proud to announce continuation of our monthly luncheons at Leeward market in Eastport, MD.

0800 Marine HF / SSB Radio Check-In
SSCA members will lead a marine HF / SSB radio net on 4417 kHz (4C) at 0800 ET during the Annapolis Sailboat Show
October 9 to 13
And in the Hampton VA area
October 27 to November 1
All cruisers are welcome to check in, share local news and have a radio check with those attending local events.

Join SSCA for a weekend of seminars and fellowship. The focus is on cruising opportunities, with a highlight on Bob Sherer, Bob423 and the amazing work he has done to support our cruising community. Come to the event and support Bob!
Meet the amazing Kerry Gonzales, AMG Insurance International as she shares best practices and ways to protect against claim issues. Learn about Lithium Batteries with Commodore Scott Berg. Weather guru Chris Parker will be sharing what to expect for your cruising adventures winter and spring 2025/26. Join SSCA for a complementary BBQ/Potluck fun night starting Friday November 14, followed by seminars, AMG, Dinner with Bob Sherer, and our Sunday seminars and flea market event at the Front Street Civic Center Melbourne Florida. Register at www.ssca.org. Questions? office@ssca.org

SSCA congratulates the Coho Ho Ho Rally with nineteen SSCA members who are reaching San Diego and points south after a passage offshore from Seattle. What an amazing group and community. For more information, see https://cohohoho.com/.

Join SSCA Host Karen Riding for St. Marys GA Thanksgiving. For years the community has supported cruisers and SSCA members. Join St. Marys for Thanksgiving 2026

Dave and Sherry McCampbell discuss the advantages of using satellite imagery with OpenCPN for close-in navigation in remote areas.

All Cruisers' Workshop articles can be found on the SSCA website in the Document Library and accessed from the Publication Menu's Cruisers' Workshop page as well. The McCampbell article may be found in the workshop's Navigation and Underway section.