September 2025 Newsletter 74

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.
 

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2025 ANNAPOLIS RENDEZVOUS

Thursday October 9, 2025
6 - 10 pm
Annapolis Elks Club
Featuring Ryan and Sophie Sailing, presenting an interactive presentation:  "Crazy Stories at Sea".
This event is open to all. Early Bird special, $65 for SDSA members, $75 for non-members. After September 15, $70 for SDSA members, $80 for non-members.
Join us at the Fall Annapolis Sailboat Show October 9-12.  Visit our SDSA Booth. volunteer, and join over 200 SDSA members and friends for dinner at the Elks Club. 
Volunteers needed - please sign up here.
 

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.  

 

Watch a recording of our webinar:   A look at the 2025 Caribbean Rally.

 

Many captains are looking for crew for the rally.  Sign up here  and gain valuable experience.  

Have a question?  Post it on the Salty Dawg app!

 

 

JANUARY JUMP TO THE BAHAMAS, 2025

Depart West Palm Beach, FL January 16, 2026 (weather permitting)
Join us for the Salty Dawg January Jump Rally from West Palm Beach, Florida to Great Harbour Cay in the Berries, Bahamas. This rally allows cruisers to stay home for the holidays and still enjoy a warm winter in the Bahamas.

 

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Sonas under a smoky sky

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Correction:  Last month's newsletter incorrectly identified the boat featured under On the Water.  The boat was Wings, not Sapphire.  Apologies to both boats.

 
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