2012 Ranger Tug Rendezvous in Essex, CT

It would be nice to have a systems and maintenance review. As an example I never realized that the air conditioner needed a "scaling" until an a/c mechanic mentioned it to me during a service call.
 
Following on Howard and Deb's comment about the presentations, I think if there is going to be a demo of fire extinguishers, it would be good to have a practical on dry chemical. most of us probably have this type on the boat and might benefit from seeing one of them work. For sure, they are a mess to clean up!
 
I'm constantly amazed at the different smart phone and PC apps people are using. Maybe we could have a session where participants share their technology favorites? That's if we can keep Mike and Howard talking regular English. :lol:

Ted
 
Ted,

That is a great idea. I use an iPad on "Little Debbie" and also have a couple of apps on my iPhone. Hopefully the Garmin marine app will be available before the rendezvous, I am looking forward to trying it.

Howard
 
John Shea said:
Mon Petit Chou-Chou will hopefully have good seas in August and be able to cruise to the event from the Cape as we did last year. I hope by the time of the event we will be able to have other Tugs cruise with us.
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John,

This is a good idea. We could meet up with you in the vicinity of Pt. Judith. We will have to coordinate this when the date gets closer. Hopefully others can join.

Howard
 
Please count us in for the cruise to Essex. Meeting up at Pt. Judith is a good idea. Kit and Ginny
 
Mike Rizzo and I are working on the events and agenda for the Ranger Tug Northeast Rendezvous scheduled for August 16, 17, and 18 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) at Essex Island Marina in Ct.
Seminars under consideration are:
Yanmar Engines
Garmin - GPS and Radar
Keeping your boat clean - inside and out
Log Books
Organization of "stuff" - sharing ideas
Ready Reference Information
Check Lists
Maintenance Tasks
teak
rails
fiberglass
windows
humidity
VHF primer
Safety Inspections

Social events:
One catered dinner (BYOB), lunch on your own, one hot dog/hamburger dinner sponsored by Esses Island with pot luck hors d'oeuvrres wine and beer provided, morning coffee, any interest in more than coffee??? or breakfast on your own
Other ideas for social events:
Cribbage tournament?
Bourbon tasting?
gathering at Griswold Inn?

We are soliciting interest in any of the above topics or events and any other suggestions are welcomed!
Also, please email gipetto58@yahoo.com, to indicate interest in participating and ideas, or post on Tugnuts, but that might be more difficult to track.
Thanks for your help.
Carol Whittier
 
Hi Carol and Mike,

Thank you for working on this, the topic has been quiet for a while.

I would like to have a live flare demonstration and practice session. We did a fire extinguisher session last year that was very good. I would like to have some experience with flares in a non emergency setting!

For the Garmin session it would be good to have a rep demonstrate the upcoming Garmin marine iPad app and how it is linked to the chartplotter.

For breakfasts some bagels, etc. would be fine for me.

We could have a "boat crawl" hour for those who want to open their tugs for others to see. It is always nice to see mods/improvements done by others.

Maybe someone from TowBoatUS or Seatow could do a presentation about towing.

At TrawlerFest in Baltimore last year I attended a safety presentation by Henry Marx, President of Landfall Navigation. This is a CT company and he said he would like to come to our rendezvous if we are interested. At TrawlerFest he had an assorment of PFDs, EPIRBs, PLBs, and other safety/emergency items and did an interesting presentation. Maybe he could help with a flare demonstration?

Howard
 
Hi Mike,

Capt. Henry Marx
President, Landfall Navigation
203-487-0775 X13
151 Harvard Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
www.landfallnavigation.com

Howard
 
Hi Bill,
Just saw the date for the Rendezvous in Essex, August 16, 17 and 18.
I am looking forward to being there, with a boat this year.

Toni
toninolder@aol.com

Li'l Red
 
Carol and Mike,

Do you have a schedule of events for the rendezvous? I have not made a reservation at Essex Island Marina yet, is there anything I need to tell them other than it is for the Ranger Tugs Rendezvous?

Hi Toni,

Congratulations on your new Tug and welcome to TugNuts! Were you at the rendezvous last year looking at tugs?

Thanks,
Howard
 
We are hoping to finalize the agenda this week. When you make your reservations at Essex just let them know you are with the Rendezvous
 
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