After 25 years, Dick and Kathy de Grasse are hosting an informal SSCA/OCC BYOB GAM On August 23rd, 2025. Located in Islesboro, Maine on Broad Cove, Gilkey Harbor. 

After sailing around the Atlantic to Europe and throughout the Caribbean for 20+ years on their Tartan 34’ ENDEAVOUR, Richard and Kathy have retired to their waterfront home on Broad Cove, Islesboro, Maine. The GAMS of years past were so successful – 97 boats anchored all over Gilkey Harbor during the last Gam of 1997 – that Dick and Kathy, with the help of their son, Scott, and his partner, Nita, decided to continue the tradition. It is a BYOB affair, and we will have port-o-potties available, as well as tents and tables. 

Scott’s boat, KATARA, will be anchored in the sheltered Broad Cove at 44deg, 16.945’N, 68deg, 55.914’W. The holding is mud but we enjoy a 12’ tide. You can tie up dinghies on the beach in front of the house, or at the dock at the Islesboro Ferry landing. The walk to the house (3rd drive on the right) is about half a mile. Feel free to call the house 207.734.6948, or Nita’s cell 802.424.6131 if you need help and someone will be along to fetch you.

Really looking forward to seeing old friends, and new. All welcome. Rain date is Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

SSCA Islesboro GAM Returns to Maine — August 23, 2025

Hosted by: Dick and Kathy de Grasse
Location: Broad Cove, Gilkey Harbor, Islesboro, Maine
Coordinates: 44°16.945’N, 68°55.914’W
Rain Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025

Join us for a historic return of the Islesboro GAM after 25 years! Enjoy this BYOB event with tents, tables, and port-o-potties provided. Dinghies can land on the beach or at the Islesboro Ferry dock (short walk to the house). Anchorage is in mud with ~12' tidal range.

🧭 Local Information

Feature	Description
Event Anchorage	Broad Cove in Gilkey Harbor (mud bottom, 12’ tide)
Ferry Dock	Grindle Point Ferry Terminal — tie-up for dinghies
Beach Landing	Public beach in front of host's home
Moorings	No rental moorings in Gilkey Harbor; overflow may use Dark Harbor Boat Yard (~1 mi)
Nearby Anchorages	Sabbathday Harbor, Turtle Head Cove, Ames Cove, Saturday Cove

Questions? Call the house at (207) 734-6948 or Nita at (802) 424-6131.