FROM THE HELM

By Mike Benjamin, SV Exodus, President SDSA

FLY YOUR BURGEE

One of the best parts about being a member of the Salty Dawgs is the camaraderie of fellow members.  I’ve written in the past about our amazing community and how interacting with fellow cruisers is not just fun, but is critical when you need help, both technically and emotionally.  This life can be frustrating at times, (think, breakdowns, broken moorings, ciguatera, breakdowns, bad weather, breakdowns…) and Ronna and I find that when we are at our lowest, the support of fellow cruisers gets us through.  

So, how do you build your community?  I think being seen by fellow Dawgs is a good first step.  Although I urge everyone to branch out and befriend fellow cruisers who are not Dawgs, it’s certainly easier to break the ice with fellow members.