IT’S FUN TO BE A SALTY DAWG!

There are lots of reasons to become a Salty Dawg Sailing Association Member!

The Association strives to transfer knowledge and skills from veteran “Salty Dawgs” to less experienced cruisers, enabling independent decision-making and offshore confidence.

If you are planning your first ocean passage and can’t wait to explore new worlds, membership in the Salty Dawg Sailing Association is perfect for you.

If you are an experienced long distance sailor and relish the thought of joining like-minded, passionate cruisers for offshore adventures, the SDSA will offer you unmatched benefits.

Join us to take advantage of benefits for both experienced and developing sailors. Come rub shoulders with other Salty Dawgs. Join at the Family Membership level now for $75 per year and receive full Member Benefits! Your membership year begins when you pay your annual fee. Click the “Join” icon to be a part of the fun! Salty Dawg Burgees are available from the Ship Store at an additional cost.

REASONS TO BECOME A DAWG

	LIFETIME FRIENDSHIPS
	EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF SAILORS HELPING SAILORS
	ACCESS TO EXPERT EDUCATION AND OFFSHORE RESOURCES SDSA Members have access to (1) A large library of recorded Webinars on an array of topics related to preparing yourself and vessel for offshore sailing, and handling conditions when offshore; (2) a series of live webinars each year, at no charge; (3) A library of reference articles on offshore sailing selected by Salty Dawg experts; and, (4) Many seasoned Salty Dawg Members, to reach for advice and assistance.
	ACCESS TO THE MEMBER MAP AND MEMBER DIRECTORY Find other members in the Directory and on the Member Map.
	PORT REFERENCE ASSISTANCE Our Port Captain Program provides Members with a local resource for obtaining information about unfamiliar harbors. Contact our Port Captain for information such such as Navigation, Marinas, Moorings, Anchoring, Marine Products/Services/Vendors, Provisioning, Restaurants and More. Our Port Captain is your "Go-To" person for knowledge about your destination. Log in to access the Port Captain program details.
	DISCOUNTS ON RALLIES, RENDEZVOUS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Members are invited to attend SDSA Rallies, Rendezvous and Educational Events at discounted prices. Join one rally each year and pay yourself back for your annual SDSA membership Fee.
	SPONSOR DISCOUNTS TO SDSA MEMBERS Check out the discounts and promotions available to SDSA Members. Premium products from top-rated vendors at special prices for Member Dawgs only. Click here.
	FOR MEMBERS ONLY Access various Member Benefits from our secure Members Only webpage.
	OCEAN CLASS REGISTER The official Salty Dawg Ocean Class Register recognizes SDSA Members who have achieved a high level of sailing prowess by completing a non-stop ocean voyage of over 1,400 nautical miles. Click here.
	WORLD CLASS REGISTER The official Salty Dawg World Class Register recognizes SDSA Members who have achieved a high level of sailing prowess by completing a circumnavigation or 15,000 nautical miles of ocean sailing. Click here.
	SDSA EVENTS - SPECIAL PRICING FOR MEMBERS SDSA Members are invited to attend SDSA Events — rallies, rendezvous, and seminars —- at discounted prices. Join one rally each year and pay yourself back for your annual SDSA Membership fee. Fees for Members and Non-Members are listed on individual events pages.
	CREW SERVICE FORUM SDSA Members may use this service at any time to find crew or to serve as crew. Members may use this service for matching crew with captains for SDSA Rallies, for day sails, racing, coastal cruising, or any other contemplated short or long offshore passage, or even a circumnavigation! Beyond a simple tool to get a boat to a destination, our Crew Service provides a way for experienced sailors to educate and assist less experienced sailors, while also fostering friendships and promoting camaraderie. Click here.
	SELL YOUR BOAT OR GEAR Need to sell your boat or extra gear? Members can place free listings in the Treasures of the Bilge forum.
	CHARITABLE EVENTS & VOLUNTEERISM As a non-profit charitable organization managed by volunteers, you will have opportunities to participate in charitable events and share your expertise with fellow sailors. Please Contact Us for more information.
	TAX DEDUCTIBLE As we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our CPA tells us that your $75 dues can be considered a tax deductible contribution. You may wish to consult your tax advisor. (Ref. IRS Publication 1771).