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The Cape Dory Owners' Association
The Cape Dory Owners' Association was formed as the company grew from
its original beginnings in 1964 as a sailing dory builder. The earliest
Cape Dory owners would gather for regattas, races, and picnics in summer
and during the frostbite season in the winter months. Later, as the
Typhoon spread in popularity, more and more activities began taking
place involving that class. With the advent of the Cape Dory 25, other
Cape Dory owners readily welcomed the newcomers.
Today, the Cape Dory Owners' Association is national in scope, and
activities are increasing in number rapidly. Several Typhoon fleets are
actively established and most Cape Dory owners find the Association an
excellent means of communication. The Association periodically
publishes a newsletter which contains interesting, as well as helpful,
information.
[Addendum:
The Cape Dory Owners Association sponsored by Cape Dory disappeared with the demise of the
company but there are several independent owners associations from which to choose:
Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association (CDSOA, Inc.): http://www.capedory.org/
This is a national association of Cape Dory sailboat owners headquartered in Maryland. It has
members located nationwide, as well as abroad, and with several regional fleets they hold
multiple on-the-water rendezvous events annually for both Cape Dory, Intrepid and Robinhood
sailboat and powerboat owners in each region.
California Cape Dory Owners Association : http://www.toolworks.com/capedory/
This owners group is based in California and most of its activities take place in the San
Francisco Bay area.
Lake Michigan Cape Dory Owners Association : http://www.lmcdoa.org/
This owners group centers its activities around Lake Michigan.
End of addendum.]
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