Join hands with fellow sailors, charting courses and creating bonds amidst the waves. Here, connections are crafted, friendships are forged, and every journey becomes a collective adventure. Embrace the camaraderie, share your passion for the sea, and discover the joy of sailing together. In this community, every sailor finds their crew, and every voyage is a tale woven by many hands navigating the same ocean.
provide easy access to expert-led learning sessions designed to educate and inform members. These online sessions cover practical topics, offer real-world insights, and allow participants to learn, ask questions, and stay updated—all from anywhere.
Track and monitor boats in real time with our Member Maps feature. View the live location of boats using accurate latitude and longitude data along with detailed MMSI information. This feature allows you to track movement paths, monitor real-time positions, and visualize routes on an interactive map. With clear location insights and continuous tracking, you can stay informed about boat activity, improve coordination, and ensure better situational awareness at all times.
Bring members together through organized journeys and shared experiences. Participants can easily register, securely complete payment processing, and manage their participation in one place. Members can follow rally routes using interactive rally maps, stay updated with real-time announcements, and coordinate with fellow participants throughout the event. Whether it’s a short local rally or a multi-day adventure, rallies are designed to keep everyone informed, connected, and moving together.
Join our Volunteer Program! Embrace the camaraderie and make a difference in the world of sailing. Be part of a community where passion meets purpose, where every volunteer sets sail to create positive waves of change. Are you ready to navigate towards a journey of impact and camaraderie? Join us, and together, let's harness the winds of volunteerism to shape a brighter sailing future!
Communicate instantly and efficiently using our Messaging feature. Create groups for teams or events and send messages to everyone at once, or reach out to individuals for one-to-one conversations. Message anyone in the community without needing to know their telephone number. With organized group chats and direct messaging, you can keep discussions clear, reduce email clutter, and ensure everyone stays informed in real time—all from a single platform.
Our commitment lies in delivering exceptional value through high-quality events at remarkably low entry fees with minimal requirements. This feat is made possible by the generous support of over 60 industry-leading sponsors and dedicated cruisers who generously volunteer their time.
Experience the blend of fun, friendships, camaraderie, and engaging social events that introduce you to like-minded cruisers, transforming mere acquaintances into lifelong friends.
Dive deeper into the world of sailing through interactive workshops featuring expert interviews and analyses. Explore industry trends and pressing issues from unique and insightful perspectives.
Prepare extensively with assistance from seasoned Salty Dawgs and industry-leading experts, ensuring you're well-equipped for your sailing adventures.
Experience peace of mind with online fleet tracking via Predict Wind. Share your progress with friends and family during offshore events and ensure swift emergency location capabilities if the need arises.
Learn about the discounts and promotions offered ONLY to SDSA Members 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.
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.
Custom Weather and Routing Information for Small Vessels in the Caribbean, Bahamas and US East Coast.
has been making boat life better since 2010 with in-depth courses, handy references, detailed articles, books, and quick-tip podcasts. 25% discount on courses.
Your source for information about Hampton VA; Guide to Hampton. Provides support for the SDSA fall rally.
Leading All-digital Magazine. A year's subscription to Bluewater Sailing Magazine (one time only offer)
Sea Anchors and Drogues. Discounts on para-anchors and sea drogues to SDSA Members. Discounted shipping, too.
Maintain fresh safe drinking water on your boat with AquaTabs Marine!
Be prepared when the unexpected happens. Sea Kits offers both the Essential Coastal Cruising and the Expedition Offshore emergency damage control and repair kits as well as the TruPlug emergency thru-hull and drain plug.
a full service marina in Samana, Dominican Republic. A must stop if you are cruising any where near there! 15% discount on slips year round.
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.
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