The Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association (CDSOA) was formed in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Our purpose is to enhance social enjoyment and good fellowship among owners and interested parties of Cape Dory and Robinhood sail and power boats and to advance the sport of yachting and the individual and family enjoyment thereof and to promote the educational and technical interests of the membership. All interested individuals are welcome in the association- regardless of whether they own a Cape Dory or Robinhood boat.

The national organization is led by Commodore Carl Thunberg, Secretary/Treasurer John Arsenault, Information Officer Fred Mueller and a Director at Large.

CDSOA is comprised of five fleets: Northeast, Southeast, Chesapeake, Carolinas, and Gulf Coast. The Northeast fleet captain is Dave Hemenway and its treasurer is Doug Jesseman.