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February 2025 Newsletter 67
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BREAKING NEWS!!
Azores Rally
Starts from Hampton, VA and St. Maarten for Bermuda: May 18, 2025
Start from Bermuda for Horta: June 1, 2025 (weather permitting)
Set sail on an unforgettable adventure across the North Atlantic! Join us for an exhilarating rally to Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores, departing from Bermuda on June 1, 2025. Whether you're sailing from the US East Coast (Hampton, VA) or the Caribbean (St Maarten), our feeder rallies promise an exciting start to this epic journey. Is exploring the Med on your boat for a season or two on your bucket list? Benefit from the expertise of our seasoned members and organizers who have been there.
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BVI Rendezvous
March 3 - 12, 2025
Nanny Cay wants to win you back and is pulling out all the stops to bring you to the BVI including on-site custom clearance in/out, discounted slips and moorings, and specially priced hotel rooms. Nanny Cay will host a Welcome Party and a Farewell Dinner Event. The rendezvous includes a cruise to Virgin Gorda Sound and The Bitter End for a Beach Day extravaganza.
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P.A.Y.S Salty Dawg Rendezvous, Portsmouth, Dominica
February 13 - 20, 2025
Combine exploration of the natural beauty of the island with volunteer efforts to an island project. Usually each night brings social gatherings, cookouts, pot-lucks and other creative evening gatherings on the beach. Get ready for lots of fun! Invite your cruising friends and join us for all or part of the week.
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Just Added! Check out the many new webinars in our 2025 Winter Webinar Series. Learn more here! |
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2025 RALLY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
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SETTING SAIL IN THE MED: UNDERSTANDING YOUR LICENSING OPTIONS
by Captain Mark and Sharon Noneman, Calypso Sailing Life, a NauticEd Sailing School
 The Mediterranean, with its azure waters, historic ports, and charming coastal towns, is a sailor's paradise. But before you charter a yacht or set off in your own boat on your dream voyage, it's essential to ensure you have the proper sailing license. Unlike sailing in North America, many countries in the Med including Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Croatia, and others require a license that verifies sailing competence.
Two prominent options for international sailing certification are the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) and the NauticEd Sailing License and Credentials (SLC™). Let's explore these credentials to help you determine which is the right fit for your Mediterranean adventure.
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FROM THE HELM
By Mike Benjamin, SV Exodus, President SDSA
GUESTS ABOARD! - A SURVIVAL GUIDE
You’ve successfully completed a passage to the Caribbean and your crew has finally departed! Ahh…alone time, sundowners with fellow cruisers, afternoon naps, time to do repairs and finally, the boat is just how you like it. You are in an amazing location - the weather is outstanding. Why not have friends and family down for a visit to share your adventure? So, you start inviting and planning. But before you make those plans final, beware of the lingering guests, the sloppy guests, the big footprint guests, and the dreaded water hogs. Don’t get me wrong, we love having guests and we invite our friends and family year after year. It’s great fun but it can also be a real challenge.
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