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August 2025 Newsletter 73
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APP UPDATE - ANNOUNCING A NEW MESSAGING SYSTEM COMING LATER THIS MONTH
Last month, we rolled out several Android fixes, making the app experience just as smooth for Android users as it is for the iPhone. Next up: a brand-new messaging system for iPhone, Android, and the web, designed with your feedback in mind. Here’s what’s improved:
- Accurate Message Counts–The home page icon will now show the correct number of unread messages.
- Easy Message Search–Quickly find messages containing keywords. Need to find a reference to that favorite anchorage? Search will find it.
- Smarter Replies–Responses to individual messages now move to the top of your list. Tapping the response will show the original message in the thread and other replies to that message for easy reading.
This update includes a mandatory app update for both iPhone and Android. You will receive a message when the update is ready, and all your messages, groups, and images will seamlessly migrate. Be sure to update the App at this time, either manually or through your automatic updates setting.
We expect this rollout to occur in the second half of August, and we will notify you before it goes live!
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BREAKING NEWS, AUGUST 2025
THINKING OF HEADING SOUTH THIS WINTER?
Consider the Salty Dawgs 2025 Caribbean Rally
Departing around November 1 from Hampton, VA and around October 30 from Newport, RI, the Salty Dawg Caribbean Rally is the largest rally leaving the US East Coast each fall - as well as the most fun!
If you are thinking about heading south in your own boat this winter, or building experience as you work towards a long term dream, there are many ways to get involved and learn more.
Read about the rally and register here. Reminder - the deadline for the discounted rally fee is August 15! 
Many captains are looking for crew for the rally. Sign up here and gain valuable experience.
And read some tips and learnings from those who have done it before, in our article in this issue. |
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VOLUNTEER TO JOIN A SALTY DAWGS WORKING GROUP
Has the Salty Dawg Sailing Association brought value to your cruising lifestyle? Do you love sharing this organization with others? The benefits of SDSA are only possible through the efforts of our dedicated teams of volunteers.
Please consider joining a working group as a way to give back. Click here to learn more about the Salty Dawg Working Groups. |
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US SAILING SAFETY AT SEA OFFSHORE CERTIFICATION
 Have you ever set off a flare? Used a fire extinguisher? Climbed into a life raft with 5 other people? Do you know how to avoid or treat hypothermia? Attend US Sailing's Safety at Sea in-person course to find out.
SDSA is once again partnering with US Sailing to offer the International Offshore Safety at Sea In-Person course on September 21, 2025 at Port Jefferson Yacht Club in Port Jefferson, NY. Prior to this course, attendees must take the Safety at Sea: Offshore (On-line course) Units 1-15.
US Sailing offers Salty Dawg members a 10% discount on online SAS training.
Register here
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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 SALTY DAWG FOUNDERS AWARD
 The Salty Dawg Founders Award, given out annually, recognizes the contributions of an individual who most embodies the spirit of “Sailors Helping Sailors”, the guiding principle of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association, as established by our founders, Bill and Linda Knowles. This award is an important recognition of a special achievement in support of the Salty Dawg community. The award, a custom engraved crystal plaque, is presented by the President of the organization at the Fall Annapolis Rendezvous Dinner.
Nominations for the award will be accepted by the award committee (comprised of 4 members of the Board of Directors) through the conclusion of the summer rallies at the end of August. If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to our sailing community, please send your nomination by August 15 to [email protected].
Pictured here is last year's award winner, Lynn Hoenke, with former SDSA President Bob Osborn. |
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