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March 2025 Newsletter 68
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AN UPDATE ON THE SALTY DAWGS APP
As the popularity of the Salty Dawg app continues to grow, so does the number of questions about its various functions. To address those questions, I plan to write a monthly article highlighting various features. This month, the focus is on Posts.
Most members have used the Message feature extensively, but what about Posts? How are they different from Messages and when should you use Posts instead of a Message?
Posts keep information together better than Messages. Whereas Messages are a real-time stream of dialogue, Posts are focused on a topic, which allows others to easily comment and for those comments to be easily seen with the Post. Think of Posts like Facebook and Messages like Messenger or WhatsApp.
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THE SALTY DAWGS APP
The new members-only app is available on both iPhone and Android platforms. (Non-member rally crew may access the app for a limited time before, during and after each rally. SDSA membership is required for continued access.) The app combines many SDSA membership benefits in one easy-to-access program that includes the following:
- Messaging your fellow Dawgs (similar to WhatsApp),
- Posting information and photos (similar to Facebook),
- Membership directory,
- Member and rally tracking maps and
- Library of Zoom education recordings
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MARTINIQUE CRUISING NOTES
There have been some changes in logistics for cruising in Martinique. Kate and Bill Jones from SV Carried Away shared their experiences and tips
 First note - as we heard from the Capitainerie in St. Pierre and several cruisers - the procedures and rules are always subject to change - so while this is what we experienced in early February 2025, it’s best to always check with the websites, Salty Dawg messages and posts, noonsite.com, Facebook groups etc.
Customs in Martinique :
Customs clearance in the French islands has gone online - and it’s really easy. Here’s a link (thanks to several Dawgs who shared) https://www.demarches-simplifiees.fr/commencer/declaration-clearance-antilles
It provides an overview of the procedures, including a list of customs clearance locations and is the place where you can create a user profile (account) and use it to clear in and out of any of the French Caribbean islands. All of your documents are kept there so you can login and access them or update them at any time.
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MODERN ELECTRONICS AND THE NEW WORLD OF CRUISING
Written by Doug Weibel, SV Frolic
 Cruising has been fundamentally transformed by modern electronics, there’s no doubt about that. While some seasoned sailors lament the ways connectivity has altered the cruising experience—with some even claiming that it compromises safety - I take a different perspective. Easy access to comprehensive weather data, for instance, enhances my safety at sea. But I’m not here to weigh in on those debates. Instead, I want to highlight a different benefit of modern connectivity: how it provides context for the unfamiliar wonders you encounter while cruising. Let me share a personal example.
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