Sea Base Alumni & Friends Association, 73800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL (2026)

10/11/2026

Day 2...of making and recording our History!
Enjoyed the Brinton Environmental Center and its amazing staff, learning about growing coral, Camp Sawyer, Key West, and in impromptu sail on the with an incredible team that has been a part of the Sea Base team for many years!

10/10/2026

The SBAFA Reunion is off to a GREAT start!
We are making history, recording history, and celebrating the incredible people and stories that have made Sea Base what it is today!

Old friends, new memories, lots of laughter, and stories spanning generations! We are spending time with author Dave Kenney, capturing the experiences, adventures, and traditions that have shaped Sea Base over the years.

We aren't just remembering history — we're helping write it!
Your Memories. Our History. The Sea Base Story.

And we're just getting started!

10/02/2026

We have more folks joining us for this impactful reunion.
It isn't too late to join us!

09/10/2026

The crew keeps growing — and so does the fun!
The 2026 Sea Base Alumni & Friends Reunion is about more than reconnecting and sharing stories. It’s also about giving back to the place that gave us so much.
We’ll roll up our sleeves to help clean up the Sam Wampler Memorial area, tackle mangrove cleanup around Sea Base, and help with a local beach cleanup.
Come reconnect. Give back. Laugh a lot. Make new memories. And help us preserve the Sea Base story!

Register today: www.sbafa.org/2026-reunion
www.sbafa.org/2026-reunion
Florida Sea Base

09/04/2026

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND?

Grilling?
Hanging out by the pool?
Enjoying one last taste of summer?
Trying very hard NOT to think about Tuesday?

We have another suggestion…

REGISTER FOR THE SEA BASE ALUMNI & FRIENDS REUNION!

Because somewhere between the burgers and the long-weekend naps, you can take five minutes and make plans to be part of something pretty special — and truly history-making!

Let’s Set the “Story” Straight —
Your Memories. Our History.
The Sea Base Story.

This October, generations of Sea Base staff, alumni and friends will gather in the Florida Keys with author Dave Kenney to help record and preserve the stories that have made Sea Base what it is.

And look at the crew already coming:

⚓ Jim “Foggy” Dosser
⚓ Dale Werts
⚓ John & Amy Cole
⚓ Phillip Davis
⚓ Corliss Rupp
⚓ Jim Lenoue
⚓ Chrystene Speed
⚓ Megan Keserauski
⚓ Roger Turbin
⚓ Suzanne Tiernan
⚓ Rick & Cheryl Kuras
⚓ Nancy Wells

The crew keeps growing — but we’re still missing YOU!

This isn't just another reunion. We are gathering the people who lived the Sea Base story so we can help make sure that story — the people, adventures, traditions, programs, personalities and maybe even a few of those stories that have become slightly more impressive over the years — gets recorded.

So here’s your Labor Day Weekend assignment:

1. Register.
2. Call an old Sea Base friend.
3. Convince them to register.
4. Start remembering all those stories you probably haven’t told in 20, 30 or 40 years!

And if you simply cannot make it to the Keys, that does NOT mean your memories have to be left out. We would love to schedule a time for you to visit with Dave online or by phone so your voice can still be part of this history.

October 2026 | Florida Sea Base

Register this weekend at:
www.sbafa.org/2026-reunion

Come reconnect. Come laugh. Come remember.

Most importantly, come help us write the Sea Base story.

Now…who are you calling this Labor Day weekend?

09/01/2026

Let’s Set the “Story” Straight —Your Memories. Our History. The Sea Base Story.
Apparently word is getting out that there will be old friends, great stories, the Florida Keys…and plenty of opportunities to correct everyone else’s version of what "really" happened back in the day. 😂

We’ve added **two more names** to our growing Sea Base Alumni & Friends Reunion crew:
Megan Keserauski
Roger Turbin
Suzanne Tiernan

They’ll be joining:
Jim “Foggy” Dosser
Dale Werts
John & Amy Cole
Phillip Davis
Corliss Rupp
Jim Lenoue
Chrystene Speed

And we KNOW there are more of you out there thinking about it!

Here’s your encouragement: STOP THINKING AND REGISTER!
Seriously, when are we going to get another opportunity like this?

This October, we’re gathering generations of the Sea Base family in the Florida Keys to reconnect, laugh, remember, tell a few stories that may have gotten slightly better with age…and most importantly, help preserve the history of Sea Base.

Author Dave Kenney will be joining us to interview alumni and friends as he works to capture the people, programs, adventures, personalities and defining moments that make the Sea Base story so special.

And remember — you do NOT have to attend the reunion to be part of the history!
If you can’t make it to the Keys, we would still LOVE to hear from you. We can arrange a time for you to talk with Dave online or by phone and make sure your memories and perspective have an opportunity to become part of the story.

But if you CAN come…
🌴 Come back to Sea Base.
⚓ Find some old friends.
😂 Tell the stories you probably shouldn’t have told at the time.
📖 And help us make sure the Sea Base story gets told by the people who lived it.

October 2026 | Florida Sea Base
Register here: http://www.sbafa.org/2026-reunion

Now the important question… WHO’S NEXT?
Tag that Sea Base friend who keeps saying, “I really should go…”
Yes. You really should.

08/22/2026

SEE WHO HAS REGISTERED SO FAR...

Let’s Set the “Story” Straight —
Your Memories. Our History. The Sea Base Story.

The Sea Base Alumni & Friends Reunion is coming this October, and the crew is already starting to come together!

We’re excited to have these Sea Base friends registered so far:

Jim “Foggy” Dosser
Dale Werts
John & Amy Cole
Phillip Davis
Corliss Rupp
Jim Lenoue
Chrystene Speed

And this is just the beginning!

This reunion is about much more than getting together with old friends. It’s our opportunity to help WRITE the history of Sea Base. Author Dave Kenney will be with us to listen, interview, ask questions, and capture the stories, people, traditions, adventures, and defining moments that made Sea Base what it is today.

We need voices from every era and every corner of the Sea Base family. If you’ve ever thought, “Someone needs to make sure that story gets told…” — THIS is your chance!

Can’t make it to the reunion? We still want your story! We would love to schedule a time for you to visit with Dave online or by phone. You don’t have to be in the Keys to be part of preserving Sea Base history. (Contact info to email us is listed in the registration link)

But if you CAN be there in person… don’t miss it! Come reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, swap a few legendary Sea Base stories, and help make sure the history we leave behind includes the people who actually lived it.

October 2026 | Florida Sea Base
Register here: www.sbafa.org/2026-reunion

Who else is coming? Tag the Sea Base friends you want to see there!
Joseph Grein Trevor O'Keefe Katy Ruzicka Dan Gill Mike Johnson Jason Lewis Suzanne Tiernan Tina Stanford- Scoggins Nancy Wells Adam E. Pinkerton Roger Turbin Foggy Dosser Kristin Gill Amy Pool Florida Sea Base Chrystene Matthews Speed John Cole

08/15/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL — REUNION REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
Let’s Set the “Story” Straight - Your Memories. Our History.
The Sea Base Story.

REGISTER HERE: www.sbafa.org/2026-reunion
This isn’t just a reunion. It’s a chance to help tell the Sea Base story.

We’re bringing together generations of Sea Base staff, alumni, and friends to reconnect, reminisce, and spend time with the author who is writing the official history of Sea Base.

Your memories matter. Your stories matter. And your experiences are an important part of capturing the defining moments, people, places, and programs that have made Sea Base what it is today.

REUNION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

*Meetings with the author, including conversations focused on different decades of Sea Base history
*Personal and group interviews to share stories, memories, and those legendary Sea Base moments
*Time at both Sea Base in Islamorada and the Brinton Environmental Center
*A sunset cruise with fellow alumni and friends
*An optional excursion to Key West
*Conversations about the bright future of Sea Base
*And, most importantly, plenty of time to visit, catch up with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the friendships that have lasted across the decades.

Whether your Sea Base story began decades ago or much more recently, we want you there.
Bring your stories. Bring your photos. Bring your memories. Bring the stories that perhaps only you can tell.
Together, we’ll help preserve the history of an incredible place and the people and programs that made it possible.

Make plans. Call your Sea Base friends. And get registered. This is a reunion you do NOT want to miss!

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08/10/2026

🌴⚓ SEA BASE ALUMNI & FRIENDS — THIS IS A REUNION NOT TO MISS! ⚓🌴

Registration links will be available THIS WEEK for a very special gathering of Sea Base staff, alumni, and friends!

This reunion is about more than reconnecting—it’s an opportunity to help tell the story of Sea Base. We’ll be joined by the author writing the official history of this incredible organization, and we want voices from across the generations to be part of it.

From the early days to today, the people, places, programs, traditions, challenges, and unforgettable moments have made Sea Base what it is. Your memories and stories can help preserve that history.

Reunion highlights will include:
*Meetings and conversations with the author focused on different decades of Sea Base history
*Time for personal and group interviews, storytelling, and sharing memories
*Time at both the Islamorada Sea Base and Brinton Environmental Center
*A sunset cruise
*An optional excursion to Key West
*Conversations about Sea Base’s bright future
*And LOTS of time to visit, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones!

Multiple generations. Countless stories. One incredible Sea Base legacy.

Come reconnect, reminisce, laugh, tell your stories, and help make sure the history of Sea Base is told by the people who lived it.

📣 Registration links are coming THIS WEEK—stay tuned!

08/01/2026

This October, come home to Sea Base for an unforgettable weekend of friendship, fellowship, and memories—and be part of something truly historic.

We are thrilled to announce that Dave Kenney, an amazing author will be on site throughout the reunion, interviewing Sea Base alumni and friends for an upcoming book celebrating the history, legacy, and future of this extraordinary place.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your Sea Base story become part of its permanent history. Whether you served on staff, volunteered, participated as a youth, or helped shape Sea Base in any way, your experiences are an important piece of the story. The adventures, friendships, challenges, and traditions you've shared deserve to be preserved for future generations.

Registration information and links will be available very soon, so keep an eye out!

Come reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and help tell the story of the place that has changed so many lives. Together, we'll celebrate the people, the adventures, and the spirit of Sea Base—ad ensure its legacy lives on for generations to come.

Every story matters. We hope you'll be there to share yours.😎🌺💯

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