About the Society
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About the Society |
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The Joshua Slocum Society International (JSSI) is
a non-profit corporation first incorporated in 1972. It was founded in 1955 by
sailing enthusiast Richard Gordon McCloskv to record, encourage, and support
long distance passages in small boats. In pursuit of these goals it has become
an international association of people of similar interests: First, in
reporting and recording the adventures of small boat sailors. Second, in
recognizing significant voyages and acts of heroism at sea. And third, in
keeping sea history alive, especially the memory and legacy of Captain Joshua
Slocum. In June 1998, the Society promoted and attended ceremonies in Bristol
and Newport, R.I. and Fairhaven, Mass. celebrating the centennial of Joshua's
return from his solo voyage around the world. Among our members are sailors: circumnavigators, deep water passage-makers, yachtsmen, boat builders, and small boat sailors; and non-sailors: former sailors, "arm-chair sailors", historians, and direct descendants of Joshua. Members of the Society volunteer to act as "Port Captains" to greet traveling Society members in cities across the U.S. and a dozen countries around the world. The activities of the members and first-hand accounts of their adventures are shared in the annual journal, "The Spray", and the periodic newsletter, "Spray, Ahoy!" - Many members exchange information via the Internet. Plans are underway to keep the accomplishments of Captain Slocum before the public by offering sailboat race trophies at pram races for young sailors and at radio controlled model sailboat races for the disabled. The Society is governed by a board of directors and four officers. Members are offered the unique Slocum Society burgee and other souvenirs and books. Membership is open to any interested party without prerequisite. The Joshua Slocum Society extends to you this invitation to become a member and to participate in our program and plans. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP |
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The Society's burgee (flag) is the house flag of the last commercial sailing outfit that employed Joshua Slocum | ||||||||
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