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May 2025 Newsletter 70
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INTRODUCING THE NEW SDSA APP!
Written by Michael Benjamin and Allen Roberts
We’re excited to announce the new members-only app, 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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PAYING IT FORWARD WITH THE DAWGS
Written by Bob Osborn, SV Pandora
 When I retired in 2012 my goal was to spend my time on something that made a difference. Within a few years I found my place with Salty Dawgs, as a board member, later as president, and for the last five years as rally director where working with many aspiring blue water sailors over the years has been one of the most fulfilling things that I have ever done.
My desire to do what I could to help other cruisers was kindled, in large part, during Brenda’s and my first run down the ICW and to the Bahamas for the 2012-13 season. Along the way we met many cruisers who took us under their wings and helped us, setting the stage for many years to come. Among those who were particularly generous in sharing their experiences were Bill and Maureen of Kalunamoo, helping us along the way as we gained confidence. That chance encounter proved invaluable and now, more than a decade later, we still see them regularly and count them as among our closest cruising friends.
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DISCOVERING NEW ANCHORAGES IN THE BAHAMAS
Written by Doug Weibel, SV Frolic
 Are there any new anchorages for a cruiser left to discover in the Bahamas? Perhaps at Andros with its long, poorly documented coastline, but surely not in the Exumas. A popular cruising ground for decades, one must assume that some cruiser has anchored in every possible nook or cranny in the Exumas at some point. Still, there are spots that aren’t much recognized as anchorages. We had the pleasure to wander our way into one, and I’m going to give up the info on this great spot.
We had a boatload of guests. Our son, Drew, and his wife, Jenny, and our daughter, Ashley, and her boyfriend, Chad, had all come for a long week. We were having a great time, excepting trying to transport six people about in our dinghy. After a few days of beaches, snorkeling, and scuba diving, conch, lobster, and other fun, I had to make an announcement. We had some adverse weather coming and were going to have to find a place to ride it out for a day or maybe a day and a half.
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SAILING AT THE EDGE: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE AMERICA'S CUP
Written by JB Braun, SV EOS
 Fresh off the 2024 America's Cup in Barcelona, JB and Kelley are excited to share a glimpse into the incredible technology and intense teamwork that define this iconic race. Having joined the Salty Dawg community while preparing for their next cruising adventures, JB and Kelley were thrilled to be invited to contribute to the newsletter—especially given their shared adventures following alongside fellow Marbleheaders Katie & Jeremy Bloxham (Persephone) and Kate & Bill Jones (Carried Away).
JB’s career in the America's Cup world spans seven campaigns, with roles from sail designer to aerodynamic and hydrodynamic integration specialist, contributing to two America's Cup wins and a 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup victory. His recent work with the British INEOS Britannia team has given him a front-row seat to some of the most advanced sailing technology ever seen.
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