The Salty Dawg Rally is hosting two new events on the Chesapeake this summer – the Rally to Maine, from the Southern Chesapeake to Newport and Maine, and a Southern Chesapeake Rendezvous open to all interested in blue water sailing.
The Rally to Maine departs Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club in Virginia July 11th, and arrives in Maine for some great “downeast” cruising July 18th or shortly after, depending on weather and boat speeds. The rally is open to all boats wishing to make this passage, with the usual solid rally preparation assistance, weather services, offshore coordination, and camaraderie and fun events the Salty Dawg Rallies are known for.
Vessels may also join the rally in Newport/Jamestown. Those planning to attend the Salty Dawg 5th Annual Bristol, R.I. 4th of July Rendezvous can stay in the area and link up with the Rally to Maine about July 14th.
The Rally to Maine will be led by experienced offshore sailors Hank & Seale George, with great pre-departure events, exciting stops in Jamestown, RI (near Newport) and Mattapoisett Harbor, transit through the Cape Cod Canal, and landfall in Rockland, Maine. A special arrival reception is planned in Rockland to celebrate the fleet’s completion of its passage. From there cruisers can visit the iconic villages of the area, and explore the numerous attractive anchorages, parks and isles of coastal Maine. The rally will also provide recommended short and longer cruises of the Maine coast participants may use to continue their adventure in Maine.
This rally is a great way to gain offshore experience, as well as to sail with a fun group of sailors. Extensive benefits are offered prior to departure, along the way during the rally, and once vessels arrive in Rockland, all for a nominal entry charge.
Besides the Rally to Maine, the Salty Dawg Rally is hosting a Southern Chesapeake Rendezvous July 9th, open to all interested in blue water sailing, with a full afternoon and evening of great activities. The range of activities include an open house of several blue water sailing vessels, talks by experienced ocean sailors and circumnavigators, introduction of numerous blue water sailors to rub shoulders with, a superb happy hour, fun entertainment, and delicious dining offerings by Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club’s Master Chef.
Visit our website at www.saltydawgrally.org for more details on these great Salty Dawg events: the Southern Chesapeake Rendezvous, the Rally to Maine, and the 5th Annual Bristol, R.I. 4th of July Rendezvous. You may contact Hank George, hank@saltydawgrally.org for information on registration or any other questions.
