The nonprofit 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 is made up of a diverse group of sailors including North American cruisers returning after a season in the Caribbean, as well as European cruisers continuing their “Atlantic Circle” and looking forward to a summer on the Eastern Seaboard. As always, the Spring Rally is a great way to meet other cruisers, and to sail offshore in company," said Rick Palm, SDSA Director of Rally Management.
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.
For 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.
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