Salty Dawg 2025 Winter Webinar Series Recordings

Tues, December 17

2025 BVI Rendezvous, Dominica Rendezvous

Come hear about the details planned for the upcoming Rendezvous!

Presented by Diane MacDonald-Mackenzie and Mary Sherrill

Tues, January 7

Self Steering Windvanes and Cruising the Med

Sarah and Will talk about the benefits of wind driven autopilots as a primary or backup autopilot and share their experiences of cruising the med: where to get Orca info, things that surprised us, and other helpful tidbits.

Hyrdovane:  Sarah and Will

Thurs, January 9

Fellow cruisers Lynn and Ian will share why after only a few days visiting the Azores, they decided to move there.  Many feel that the Azores are among the most beautiful places in the world to visit by boat or air. 

Presented by: Bob Osborn, Rally Director and Azores Rally Captain

Tues, January 14

A look at the 2025 winter weather when sailing in the Caribbean and Bahamas

Presented by Chris Parker, Marine Weather Center

Tues, January 21

Yacht Insurance Options for Atlantic Crossings and the Caribbean

Understanding yacht insurance underwriting guidelines for voyages to Europe and summers in the southern Caribbean.

Presented by Jack Martin Associates

Tues, January 28

Sail Trim for the Tropics

Common Challenges:  Whisker Pole Setting, Proper Code Sail Usage, Top-Down Furler Issues

Presented by Jerry Latell, Evolution Sailmakers

Thurs, February 6

SDSA App Update & Q&A 

Presented by Allen Roberts and Allan Vanderheyden

Tues, February 11

Introduction to Celestial Navigation

Presented by Jay and Dale Pokorski, SV Incognito

Tues, February 18

Cruising Saint Martin and the Northeast Caribbean with a local sailing expert

Presented by Chris LaFrance, David Walters Yachts, Saint Martin

Thurs, February 20

Cruising the Dominican Republic 

Presented by Gavi Roustand, Harbour Master Puerto Bahia

Mon, February 24

Exumas Rendezvous

Presented by Kathy Kubic, SDSA Board Members

Tues, February 25

Coastal Cruise Planning 101  

Presented by the DOCKWA team & SDSA

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Thurs, February 27

Cruising Panama and the Canal 

Presented by Shelter Bay Marina Team

Tues, March 4

Making the Transition from Coastal Cruiser to Passage Making 

Presented by Sailing Totem

Tues, March 11

Weather and Routes this Spring

Presented by Chris Parker, Marine Weather Center

Tues, March 18

Sailing Yacht Market Update & Trends

Valuable insights for boat buyers and sellers

Presented by David Walters Yachts

Tues, March 25

Onboard Water Conditioning Options 

Presented by Doug Smith, Aquamarine

Tues, April 1

Spending the Summer South of the Hurricane Box 

Presented by Mark & Sharon Noneman, Calypso Sailing Life

Tues, April 8

Onboard Safety Equipment

Presented by the Datrex Team

Tues, April 22
Postponed

Satellite Communication

Presented by Ron White, OCENS

Tues, May 13

Sailing for Cruising Couples, Part 1, The Partnership 

Presented by Rush Hambleton, SDSA Education Committee.

Tues, May 20

Sailing for Cruising Couples, Part 2, Position and Navigation/Communications 

Presented by Alex Helfand and Kevin Ferrie

Wed, May 21

A LOOK AT THE SUMMER RALLIES

Wed, May 27

Sailing for Cruising Couples, Part 3, Dealing with Emergencies 

Presented by Alex Helfand

Wed, June 4

Sailing for Cruising Couples, Part 4, Preparing Yourself and Your Boat

Presented by Alex Helfand

Tues, June 10

Upgrading Your Boat to Lithium Batteries

Presented by Hank George, Blue Heron Battery

Tues, June 18

PredictWind - Weather, routing and more

Presented by PredictWind

Tue, June 24

A Look at the 2025 Caribbean Rally

Presented by SDSA-Michael Benjamin, Kathy Kubic, and Doug Weibel

Tues, June 26

The latest on Starlink - what we know about systems, plans and how best to stay connected anywhere on your boat

Postponed

Making a Proper Yacht 

Presented by Anne Hutchings, Yazu Yachting