Bocce Ball & the SSCA

An invitation for folks interested in playing Bocce Ball was profferred over the cruiser's net this morning. As it happens, we had planned a quiet, restful morning aboard. Plans change... We went ashore to play Bocce Ball with the group.

Tossing the "Pig"

About nine people showed up with two sets of Bocce Balls. We didn't meet all of the players, but did make the acquaintance of Lee (About Time), Ruth and Steve (Clear Day) and Dick and Kathy (Endeavor) who happened to be our competition for the game. It so happens that the community park has two Bocce Ball courts. We were in business.

We played for about an hour when Team SUNSHINE lost on a three point play, giving up a one point lead in the process.

Dick and Cathy are from Maine and are very active in the Seven Seas Cruising Association. In fact, they have earned the rank of Commodore for meeting specific sailing criteria. They also host the SSCA summer gam at their home in Isleboro, Maine on Penobscot Bay.

They and Ruth and Steve invited us to the SSCA luncheon at the Hurricane. They thought that the crew of perhaps three or four boats would show up. They were overwhelmed to see that 50 cruisers were in attendance. Everyone had such a good time, they scheduled another luncheon for next Friday!