Seven Seas Cruising Association Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors

For Immediate Release – November 2025

Election Results

SSCA members elected two Directors to three-year terms:

• Frank Smith – re-elected, continuing his service after completing his previous term.
• Dick Marsh – elected to replace retiring Director Captain Bill “Billy” Cullen.

Because the seat previously held by Neil Davies remained unfilled during regular elections, the Board voted during the annual reorganization meeting to appoint Bill Goebel to a three-year term.

2025–2026 SSCA Board of Directors

• President: Joan Conover
• Vice President: Frank Smith
• Treasurer: Don Gillings
• Secretary: Mike Ogline

Directors:

• Joan Conover
• Kingsley Ross
• Frank Smith
• Dick Marsh
• Bill Goebel
• Mike Ogline
• Bill Hudson

About SSCA

Founded in 1952, the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) is the oldest and largest global organization for full-time, part-time, and aspiring cruisers. SSCA supports the cruising community through advocacy, education, cruising resources, hosts worldwide, and its long-standing tradition of sharing “Clean Wake” knowledge across generations of sailors.

Media Contact

Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)
Email: office@ssca.org
Website: https://www.ssca.org