August 7, 2025: Save the Date - 2026 Annual Meeting Friday-Sunday March 27-29, 2026 

New Listings under for Sale 

 August 2, 2025 - Sail in - Drive in -Was a Great Success - Thank you Michael and Nancy DeSisto for hosting ! 

June 7, 2025

Tribute to George Smith and Janet Murphy  - SC31-148 Apogee

It’s with sadness that I report out the passing of George Smith, former Commodore and voyager, who passed away recently. George was not only Commodore and a great ocean sailor but a Nobel prize winner for his invention of the an imaging device or charged couple diode (CCD) that made it possible for digital cameras and imaging.  Janet, to our recent knowledge passed away in 2020. They were very involved with SCOA, loved their boat, shared their experiences, opened their home to sailors, and were kind and friendly. George, not only was Commodore, but also helped with the Newsletter. They are a must read for every member. We convey our sincere condolences to his family. He made SCOA better and we were grateful that he shared all his adventures in the Newsletters cruising for 17 years.

I first met George when he was Commodore in 1986 while attending my first SCOA meeting at Goat Island, Newport and have fond memories of many meetings and engagements.

Fair Winds Janet and George.

3/31/25 SCOA 2025 Annual Meeting and Get Together In Newport! 

We had a fantastic gathering of Southern Cross owners on Saturday, March 29, 2025, where members came together to share stories, discuss boat projects, and talk cruising. Be sure to visit the Members section under "Annual Meetings" to view detailed presentations—there's more there than we can fit into the newsletter!

Issue #111 of the newsletter is set to be released in April, so stay tuned. We’ll also be sharing more details soon about this summer’s rendezvous. Planning is starting but save the date of Saturday August 2, 2025, in Boothbay Harbor Maine, hosted by Michael and Nancy DeSisto. 

In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you—please send in your updates on boat projects, cruising adventures, or anything else you'd like to share!

NEW - Pay your dues with Venmo or Paypal.  Contact Debbie_Duggan@hotmai.com for information 

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