GAM Registration (includes entry to the GAM and all breakout sessions, roundtables, and Keynote address):
Members: $100
Non-members: $125
Meal registration:
Friday night potluck (cash bar): bring a dish to share! BBQ provided by SSCA
Saturday Breakfast: $10
Saturday Lunch: $15
Saturday Buffet Dinner (cash bar): $40
Sunday Breakfast: $10
Saturday afternoon potluck: bring a dish to share!
On-site GAM registrations will be accepted but meal registrations can not be guaranteed.
Would you like to volunteer an hour or two of your time at the GAM? Click here to choose one of the open volunteer opportunities.
You can view a list of recommended Hotel Options in the area.
View the GAM agenda here! *Please note session details and times are subject to change*.
If you are arriving by boat let us know on your registration. We will have carpools available to bring guests to and from the marina to the venue.
JOIN US! For three days in November, Seven Seas Cruising Association(SSCA) members unite for seminars, information sessions as well as gatherings in Florida. For 2025, SSCA returns to Melbourne, Florida for the SSCA Annual GAM, November 14-16, 2025 at the Front Street Civic Center. The Convention Hotel is Hotel Melby (Melbourne) for those needing land-based lodgings near the venue. A hotel booking link will be emailed out after registration.
As a reminder, the Florida GAM has returned to Melbourne this year, as members have asked for venue on the water. In part, for better weather, and for the need for a nearby anchorage. Anchorages are nearby, the picnic area is open all times for members to use. If you are at the Eau Gallie anchorage, the dingy dock is available. For those not familiar with this venue, Waterway Guide's Skipper Bob Anchorages Along the Intracoastal Waterway, offers the following, for Melbourne: Mile 918.2, N 28 05.237 W 080 35.315
"Anchor in protection of causeway either north or south of the causeway bridge."
Happy Hour Friday: Nov. 14, 2025 after introductions and an opening seminar on cruising, we plan a no-host happy hour with our local ‘bar tender” and host, Bill Goebel. Commodores Donna (Lange) and Bob Philburn have been invited as greeters for this session, with a Meet-and-Greet and Potluck with Pork/Chicken BBQ/sliders slaw provided by SSCA volunteers.
The three days will follow our regular programming, with first day afternoon seminar/introduction, meet and greet time, a 5 PM Happy Hour with Potluck/BBQ. The next day starts at 8 AM with Breakfast, seminars, followed by the SSCA Annual Meeting, from 1 to 3 PM, November 15, 2025. Seminars complete the day followed by our Annual Cruisers Dinner, a chance to catch up and sit with speakers, find old friends and listen to a topic close to our hearts on cruising. Day three, November 16, starts with Breakfast and seminars from 8 am to 12 noon. A Flea Market starts at 12 PM to 4 PM in the central area. Noon Lunch will be provided, followed with ending remarks by the SSCA Board. The GAM concludes at 4 PM that day, supporting volunteers will have a closing and appreciation event starting at 5 PM.
Cancellations with full refund is available until 12:00 pm Eastern 3 days before event begins. After that, any meals purchased are non-refundable.