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The Seven Seas Cruising Association, or SSCA, is an international organization for cruisers based in the United States. It was founded in 1952. The SSCA Corporate Bylaws state the purpose of the organization is "to provide an association of persons having a common interest in living aboard and cruising seagoing craft and to exchange experiences and information in connection with their common interest for the mutual comfort, safety and pleasure of all".

It has an online website at www.ssca.org, with many programs such as CONNECT, ADVOCACY, and more; publishes a monthly bulletin and promotes environmentally conscious yachting amongst their approximately 2,000 member boats. Social and educational program focuses on events such as conventions or "GAMS", that are gatherings of the membership in cruising grounds around the world, plus an annual meeting being held in Florida in November. SSCA hosts multiple webinars focused on cruisers and with attendees from around the word where our cruiser are. The organization is active in providing the cruising community's point of view with respect to laws (such as anchoring ordinances) that affect boaters.

A major benefit to the members are "Cruising Station Hosts." These are individuals at various cruising destinations around the world. They act as local ambassadors for visiting cruisers providing ""local knowledge:" where to shop, procure repair parts, fuel, water etc.

The organization also operates a video/webinar program with live and recorded presentations as part of the "Seven Seas University." www.ssca.org/ssu as well as YouTube programs on the Seven Seas Cruising Association YouTube Channel. The Cruiser Summit is one such feature. This provides instruction on topics of interest to cruising sailors.

The SSCA is incorporated as a tax-exempt non-profit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(7) - "Recreational and Social Clubs". It has an associated foundation, the SSCA Foundation, Inc. that is a 501(c)(3) corporation primarily for educational purposes.