Salty Dawg announces Spring Rally

Salty Dawgs

 

Feb 28, 2019

each year, many Canadian boats join Salty Dawgs to the Caribbean and back

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association (SDSA) has opened registration for its Spring Rally from the Virgin Islands to the US. In addition, it has opened registration for three additional Salty Dawg rallies scheduled for 2019.

The Spring Rally will depart the Virgin Islands on May 4 from Crown Bay Marina, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, heading to Blue Water Yachting Center in Hampton, VA (or other ports on the U.S. east coast) or to Bermuda. Pre-departure activities begin on May 1.

The Spring Rally will feature the hallmarks of all Salty Dawg rallies: 

  • Weather routing services, both pre-departure briefings and daily updates during the passage by Chris Parker of Marine Weather Center.
  • Online tracking on the Salty Dawg “Follow the Fleet” web link hosted by OCENS.
  • Shoreside coordination and communication by experienced Salty Dawg volunteers.
  • A twice-daily SSB Net facilitating communication among the boats in the fleet.
  • A cruise-in-company support system where veteran participants offer advice and counsel to others.
  • The lowest possible entry fee with the greatest possible payback as a result of the support of over 40 sponsors and dozens of experienced cruisers who volunteer their time.

In addition, those leaving from Crown Bay Marina in St. Thomas, USVI will benefit from: 

  • Daily pre-departure weather briefings with group discussions.
  • Departure Party and Happy Hour social events.
  • Discounts on dockage and marine services.

Salty Dawg rally 2019For the first time we will be holding destination activities in Hampton, VA to celebrate successful completion of the passage. These will be fun for all, so plan to come to Hampton for a special Salty Dawg welcome. Check our website for updates.

Click here for more information or to sign up for the Salty Dawg Spring Rally.

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association has also opened registration for the following 2019 rallies:

The Salty Dawg Rally to Maine is scheduled to depart the Chesapeake Bay on July 7. After enjoying the beauty of Maine, join the Salty Dawgs for the Rally to Nova Scotia, departing Rockland, ME on Aug. 4. Join the largest rally from the U.S. to the islands each year: the Salty Dawg Fall Rally to the Caribbean. Pre-departure events will begin on Oct. 26 in Hampton, VA, and departure is scheduled for Nov. 2. The Fall Rally opens the door to new friends and experiences while cruising the Caribbean.

The SDSA unites experienced ocean sailors with developing cruisers to broaden their blue water horizons. All Salty Dawg rallies and events are led by seasoned sailors who volunteer their time and knowledge to help cruisers realize their dreams – safely.

With an emphasis on safety, communication, education and camaraderie, over 700 boats and more than 3,000 sailors have participated in Salty Dawg rallies since the organization was founded in 2011.

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association is a non-profit educational organization that hosts rallies, rendezvous and blue water sailing seminars. Memberships in the Association are available to anyone interested in passage-making or long-distance cruising. Salty Dawg burgees are found on vessels around the world. For more information and to join the Salty Dawg Sailing Association, visit the SDSA web site, http://www.saltydawgsailing.org.

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