Salty Dawg 2024 Fall Webinar Series
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 Wed, Aug 28

 5:00 pm ET

Summering in the Caribbean in the wake of Beryl 

Join us for an informative webinar with Chris Parker, of Marine Weather Center, Jesse James from Trinidad, and Amos, of Perfect Finish. Learn  the areas of the Caribbean that are reasonably safe during the hurricane season, Trinidad as a popular destination for cruisers during the hurricane season, Trinidad as a popular destination for cruisers during the hurricane season, and more! 

Tues, Sept 3

Ask The Rigger: Deck and rig passage preparation

M-Yachts: Steve Madden

After a few introductory comments, the floor will be open to all Participants to ask questions ( no question is too simple or obvious )

Tues, Sept 10

Lithium Batteries

Lithium Batteries from a Standards / Safety perspective and from the practical side of planning / selection and installation.
Presented by Kevin Ferrie (USCG Retired) and Hank George Blue Heron

Tues, Sept 17

Working while cruising!

SDSA Cruisers Roundtable

Can I join a rally when I have a full time job? learn from experienced SDSA cruisers how they have managed a full time job while cruising.

Tues, Sept 24

Navigating your Cruising Guide

Doyle Guides : Lexi Fisher

How to get the most from your cruising guides - Navigating the Islands with online and paper Doyle Guides

Thurs, Sept 26

Sail plans and inventory for long distance cruising for monohulls and Catamarans.

On October 2021 thirty boats left the Canaries for a 3 year circumnavigation; meet one of the event managers who will share tips and feedback from this experience, the crews on the sails they chose,  essential sails, which ones they did not use?  We will also talk about sail repairs, the needed repair supplies to carry, spare parts for rigging, and rigging checks along the way.

Presenter: Grand Large Yacht Service and Christine Pernin

Tues, Oct 1

Insurance Options when Cruising Internationally

Health Insurance International: Arno Chrispeels

Learn about what options are available for health insurance and repatriaion options (should it be necessary)

Tues, Oct 8

Cruising Northern Europe (UK, Scotland and Scandinavia)

Speakers: Mindy and Reinhart Piuk

Tues, Oct 15

Prep for Cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean

The Boat galley:  Nica Waters

What do you really need to bring vs leave at home!

Tues, Jan 7

Self Steering Windvanes and Cruising the Med

Hyrdo Vane:  Sarah and Will

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.

Tues, Jan 21

Yacht Insurance Options for Atlantic Crossings and the Caribbean

Jack Martin Associates: Morgan Wells

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

TBD

Yacht Interiors for Cruising

YaZu Yachting: Anne and Don

Yacht interior layouts: what to look for in an offshore passage making vessel

TBD

The Current Yacht Brokerage Market - Buying and Selling

David Walters yachts: Josh McClean

Yacht interior layouts: what to look for in an offshore passage making vessel

TBD

Safety for Cruising Couples

Panel of Experienced SDSA Cruisers

This multi part series will focus on those skills both partners of a cruising couple should develop / have: Topics will include:
What to do if you are suddenly in command; Communication skills and using the VHF radio to call for assistance; Prepare your boat – and yourself – before leaving the dock; Person overboard skills / knowing your boat and equipment; Developing teamwork and partnership with your skipper; Ways to enhance skills using checklists and other additional resources

TBD

Your Sailing Resume

Learn how to easily keep your sailing resume organized and up to date.

Charter Rode