SSCA and St. Augustine Sailing announce 2026 Ladybug Event and SSCA Spring GAM

2026 Ladybug Event and SSCA Spring GAM © SSCA and St. Augustine Sailing

A Blended Cruising Education and Fun Weekend On and Off the Water

The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) and St. Augustine Sailing are pleased to announce a jointly produced 3rd Annual Ladybug Event & SSCA Spring GAM, taking place Friday through Sunday, March 6–8, 2026, 3076 Harbor Drive, St Augustine, FL 32084 inside Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor in St. Augustine, Florida.

This collaborative weekend brings together SSCA’s classroom-based cruising seminars with hands-on, on-the-water instruction aboard St. Augustine Sailing & All Points Yacht Sales’ vessels, along with an in-water boat show and a one-design sailing regatta, creating a dynamic learning environment where theory and real-world application run side-by-side. St. Augustine Sailing delivers instruction using the American Sailing Association (ASA) curriculum and is nationally recognized for its comprehensive sailing education programs, sailing club, and luxury sailing charters

Participants may choose between CLASSROOM or ON-BOARD learning formats during designated time blocks, while still sharing joint sessions, dockside discussions, social gatherings, in-water boat show, regatta activities, and evening events throughout the weekend. This flexible design allows sailors to tailor their experience, whether they prefer in-depth discussion, real-time sailing application, or a balanced combination of both.

The event is open to SSCA members, St. Augustine Sailing students, club members, and charter guests, as well as non-members interested in cruising education, skills development, or expanding their sailing confidence. Sailors of all experience levels are welcome.

Slip availability at Camachee Cove Marina is limited, and early reservations are strongly encouraged. Transient slips are available through Dockwa. Classroom sessions will be held at the Northeast Florida Marlin Association, located within Camachee Cove just off the ICW on the Tolomato River.

Together, SSCA and St. Augustine Sailing are creating a balanced, practical learning weekend that reflects how sailors truly learn, by combining sound instruction with direct experience.

About SSCA: The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) is an international organization supporting cruising sailors through education, events, and a global community.

About St Augustine Sailing: St. Augustine Sailing is a premier sailing company offering ASA-certified sailing instruction, a vibrant sailing club, and luxury sailing charters. Known for experiential learning and personalized instruction, St. Augustine Sailing helps sailors build skills, confidence, and lasting connections on the water

For more information or to register, visit www.ssca.org or www.sta-sail.com/ladybug-race