Rendezvous Events

Join the Fun with Salty Dawgs at our Upcoming Rendezvous Events! Dominica Rendezvous - March 15-22, 2020

A quick note about COVID-19 and our events from the SDSA President

Details for 2021 events coming soon

All sailors --- past, present, and future --- are invited to join our Salty Dawg Rendezvous Events. These events are a great way for Dawgs to learn from Dawgs and have fun! As always, our volunteers are terrific. They make the Rendezvous Events fun and informative for everyone who attends. If you would like to plan and host a Rendezvous Event, click here. You'll enjoy it!

March 15 - 22, 2020 Dominica Rendezvous - Portsmouth, Dominica

Join us at the Fifth Annual Salty Dawg Dominica Rendezvous during Dominica’s Yachtie Appreciation Week in Portsmouth, Dominica.

Combine exploration of the natural beauty of the island with volunteer efforts to help PAYS (Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services). Get ready for lots of fun! Invite your cruising friends and join us for all or part of the week.

Click here to let us know you are coming.

July 9, 2020 Midsummer Rendezvous Hampton,VA

The Midsummer Rendezvous at the Bull Island Brewing Company is a great gathering of Salty Dawgs, friends, and interested sailors. Sailors trade sea stories and talk about their upcoming cruising adventures.

The Bull Island Brewing Company is located at 758 Settlers Landing in Hampton.

July 14, 2020 Newport Rendezvous Dutch Harbor, RI

Rally to Maine Participants join Newport area Salty Dawgs for the Newport Rendezvous at Chopmist Charlie's on Conanicut Island, Jamestown, RI. Dawgs come by land and sea to enjoy a seafood fest in the midst of a nautical decor - and the camaraderie of like-minded cruisers.

Chopmist Charlie's is located at 40 Narragansett Ave in Jamestown.

JULY 19, 2020 Downeast Rendezvous Camden Yacht Club - Camden, ME

Cruisers gather in Maine for the Downeast Rendezvous, at The Camden Yacht Club at Bay Street in Camden, ME.

All interested cruisers - Dawgs and friends - are invited.

October 8, 2020 Annapolis Rendezvous by Hylas Annapolis Yacht Club Clubhouse

Announcing a new location for the Annapolis Rendezvous by Hylas! .... our 9th Annual Event:

  • Annapolis Yacht Club Clubhouse
  • 2 Compromise St.
  •  Annapolis, MD 21401

The event will begin at 1700 hours. Join us for a Happy Hour, buffet dinner, speaker, and lots of fun with the Dawgs.

Join us when you come to town for the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis. The Annapolis Rendezvous is open to all those interested in blue water sailing.  This is always a fun and informative event for sailors.  Once again we have an excellent dinner, an engaging speaker, an attractive location, and lots of blue water sailors – all at the lowest possible cost.  Registration will open soon. Once open, be sure to sign-up while space is available – we were at capacity last year and expect to be again this year.

Thanks to Hylas Yachts for their sponsorship of the Annapolis Rendezvous!

October 31, 2020 Halloween Costume Party and Pig Roast Hampton, VA

Come to our Annual Halloween Costume Party, sponsored by the Hampton Convention and Tourist Bureau. Come in fancy dress or not. A scrumptious Pig Roast dinner will follow the costume judging. And don't miss the silent auction of valuable marine products donated by our sponsors!

Complimentary Rum drinks sponsored by Papa's Pilar Rum!

Join the fun at the Bluewater Yachting Center in Hampton. All SDSA Members, Fall Rally participants and their guests are invited to attend.

SAVE THE DATE!  Be sure to register and pay for tickets on-line.  Details and registration link to follow.