[PUP] Seven Seas Cruising Association

[Ross Anderson]

John. as an other trawler owner who has been a member over the years I agree
with you and also like the idea of a trawler group to network with. God
Bless - Ross on 10 & 2

On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:57 AM, <Truelove39 at aol.com> wrote:

> We'll  add our recommendation for SSCA membership. The "Equipment  Survey,"
> published quadrennially, gives good insight into "what gear  is working
> best?"
> and is by itself, worth the price of membership. We  joined years ago and
> have
> enjoyed meeting other members both at gams  and in most any anchorage. SSCA
> is also a great source of current info on  ports worldwide via letters from
> members published monthly in the  "Bulletin." There are, as well, "cruising
> stations" (usually a couple) in  most maritime countries (including many US
> ports)
> who can help with local info  or if you encounter a problem while there.
>
> Regards,
>
> John  & Penny Camm
> "Seahorse"
>
> > The SSCA (Seven Seas Cruising Association)
> <http://www.ssca.org>www.ssca.org has now a Trawler Committee.   Over
> the years the SSCA has seen a trend of the baby boomer members,
> including us, switching from sail to power for various reasons.  In a
> quick search of the SSCA membership, we found 26 Nordhavns, 11
> Krogens  and 5 Diesel Ducks.  This doesn't look like a lot, but
> overall from  6,000 members, there are more than 250 power boats.
> There is still a good  market for more boats, especially LRC trawlers
> in this group.  We are  members of the Trawler Committee, a small
> group to serve the trawlers and  voice the trawler interest.  Benno
> and I joined the SSCA in 1979 and  became commodores in 85.
>
> It would be very nice, if you could advise the  members of your
> "Passagemaking under Power List" and your "Trawlers and  Trawlering
> List" in the news that the SSCA  <http://www.ssca.org>www.ssca.org has
> now a Trawler Committee.   This could as well make a good story for
> your "Power Cruising"  magazine.  At the upcoming SSCA Melbourne Gam
> Dec. 4-7 in Florida, with  all the seminars and attendants of over
> 1,000 sailors power or sail,  Nordhavn has a booth.  This is a great
> place for exposure and  attention.  In any case, if there is interest
> for a booth, the contact  person is Doug Moody at
> <mailto:sbi at sbimailservice.com>sbi at sbimailservice.com  This year
> Jimmy Cornell is one of the speakers.
>
> <snip>
> P.S.
> Anyone  can join the SSCA as an Associate Member.  You don't have to
> own a  boat.  Associates can serve on committees and even be elected
> to the  board.  3 of 7 board members may be Associates.
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