Meet the Salty Dawg Sponsors

Vital to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association mission is our dedication to bringing events to the offshore sailing community that are offered at the lowest possible entry fee with the greatest possible value to participants. To achieve this goal consistently, we rely heavily on the contributions of our sponsors. Some of the most respected companies in the marine industry offer financial and in-kind support to the operation of our events and, in many cases, promotional programs for rally participants and SDSA members.

The generosity of our sponsors is critical to our mission as a non-profit educational organization … to help sailors realize their long distance cruising dreams. Enjoy the Products & Services they can bring to you!

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

	PredictWind - Leading provider of highly accurate global weather data. Weather download and passage routing Apps; Satellite communication devices and plans, like Iridium GO, at great rates; vessel and fleet tracking services.
	David Walters Yachts - Founded in 1982 as a New England yacht design company David Walters Yachts has grown to become the premier brokerage for quality blue water sail yachts.
	Hylas Yachts - Builder of award-winning luxury cruising yachts since 1985
	Marine Weather Center: Chris Parker - Custom Weather and Routing Information for Small Vessels in the Caribbean, Bahamas and US East Coast.
	Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau - Your source for information about Hampton VA; Guide to Hampton. Provides support for the SDSA fall rally.
	Quantum Sails - Our Salty Dawg Sails Consultant: Sailmaker, repairs, and inspections

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

	Blue Heron Battery - Lithium Batteries
	Food Lion - Groceries, Hampton VA
	West Marine Hampton, VA - Marine Supplier
	M Yachts - Rigging and spars, marine systems. fiberglass and hull painting
	Jack Martin & Associates - Premier Brokers of Boat and Marine Insurance
	Victron Energy - Inverter/Chargers
	Hydrovane - Self-steering windvanes, solar panels, hydrogenerators, watermakers
	Surf9 - Watersports equipment (stand-up paddle and other boards) and lifestyle footwear
	LRSE - Everything you need to keep your boat SAFE!
	SeaKits - In an emergency offshore, you do not want to lose your boat out there. Be prepared to fight to save it. Seakits Expedition gives you the tools to take on the battle.
	Puerto Bahia Marina - a full service marina in Samana, Dominican Republic. A must stop if you are cruising any where near there!

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS

	A7 Advertising - Advertising services: Brand development, advertising campaigns, advertising materials
	SubSalve - Collapsible Fenders
	PlainSailing- Charters in the Caribbean or Mediterranean
	Fiorentino Para-Anchor - Sea Anchors and Drogues
	Bluewater Sailing Magazine - Leading All-digital Magazine
	Datrex - Survival Rations and equipment
	Shelter Bay Marina - an option for Salty Dawgs who may wish to leave their boats south for the summer in a full service facility located in a hurricane free latitude.

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

	OCENS - Satellite phones; email, weather data, tracking services
	Edson Marine - Steering systems, dinghy davits, marine pumps
	Kinetic Sailing - Marine consultants and licensed instructors providing consultation, instruction and certification, charters and yacht delivery
	Sport-A-Seat - Folding and reclining cushioned deck seats