Kudos to the Seven Seas Cruising Association which has long been a strong advocate for boaters’ rights, especially the right to anchor without undue restrictions.

On November 8-11 SSCA will host a Gam in Melbourne, Florida. Way back when whalers sailed the seas, they would sometimes meet in the “middle” of a distant ocean. If the weather allowed, sails would be furled allowing the ships to drift within hailing distance. Those on the outgoing vessel would shout news of friends and family back in New England as well as send news to those back home. That was a Gam. 
For many years SSCA has called their meet-ups Gams and a number are held along the East Coast each summer and fall. The largest of these is the Melbourne Gam coming up in just a few weeks. A Gam is the perfect way to learn more about SSCA and to meet fellow cruisers, both first timers and those with years of experience. Non-members are welcome. In fact this is where folks can ask questions, learn, and discover whether the cruising lifestyle may be right for them.

Here is the Agenda for the 2018 Melbourne Gam