SUCCESS AT YET ANOTHER SALTY DAWGS SAFETY PROGRAM!

Written by John DiMatteo, Madrigal

On Sunday September 20, 2025, the Salty Dawgs Sailing Association put on another successful Safety at Sea Program at Port Jefferson Yacht Club, Long Island, NY.  Led by veteran SAS instructor Sheila McCurdy, 29 Dawgs were trained in fire suppression, how to abandon ship into the water or, preferably, into a life raft, suppress a leak, and much more. That was in addition to an extensive on-line course offered through the U.S. Sailing Association.  As one Dawg said “The class as offered was terrific. Good venue. Water temp was fine and quality was very perfect.  Conditions were perfect.”  As you can see from the photos below, this was a very “hands on experience”. 

Thank you, Sheila, for teaching a great course, and a special thanks to David Hubbard, Fleet Captain at PJYC, for bringing everything together for a wonderful day on, in, and about the water.

Check out Dawg Pix for more pictures from this program.