2017 Factory Event & Cruise Dates

[Sam Bisset]

Hi Everyone,

We are excited to announce the dates for our 2017 factory events and cruises. I will create a detailed post for each individual event asap. In the meantime, SAVE THE DATES and register with Marlene at receptionist@rangertugs.com. You do not need to reserve moorage for any of these events. If you are registered for the event, we will make your reservation for you.

Points North Seminar
April 8th, 2017
Elliott Bay Brewing in Lake City, WA
Email receptionist@rangertugs.com to register

Poets Cove Cruise
June 1st – 4th, 2017
Poets Cove Resort and Marina, South Pender Island, BC
Space limited, Email receptionist@rangertugs.com to register

Cutwater Cruise
July 21st-26th, 2017
Roche Harbor Resort and Gulf Islands (marinas TBA)
Space limited, Email matt@bellinghamyachts.com to register

Tugnuts Desolation Sound Cruise
July 21st-25th
Cruise begins at Comox Harbour, BC and ends at Gorge Harbour, BC
First time cruisers can travel North with factory boats departing from Anacortes on July 20th (contact andrewcustis@rangertugs.com to travel with factory boats).
Space limited, Email receptionist@rangertugs.com to register

Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats Factory Rendezvous
September 7th-10th
Roche Harbor Marina and Resort
The Cruise to Margaritaville - Registration is now open.

Please send the following information when you register:
First and last name of everyone that will be attending:
Boat model:
Boat name:
Homeport:
Contact email address:
Contact phone number:
Is it okay to include your contact info on the cruise contact sheet that will be shared at the event?

We can't wait to get on the water with everyone! 😀

Sam

 

[Two killicks]

I was wondering, can a 21EC make all of these cruises without worries about the sea state and currents or is it better suited for the bigger tug?

 

[Andrew Custis]

Hey there Pat,

The Ranger 21EC is perfect for this adventure but you do have to pay attention to certain places where the current can get quite strong. There is one main stretch of water that can get ugly but the key is to watch the weather closely.

 

[Rwnorton]

Wish you had one of these on the SE coast

 

[johnniethek]

Pat,

I took my 2009 R-21 EC on a Desolation Sound trip and it was wonderful. Andrew is correct in that you will need to pay attention to the weather when crossing "big water." But that is true of any boat you may operate.

The R-21 EC is an awesome boat and will easily handle the bulk of this trip...

Johnnie the K
Red Ranger

 

[Sam Bisset]

**UPDATE** Poets Cove Cruise! The dates for the Poets Cove Cruise are June 1st - 4th! The original dates of the 8th - 11th have changed and are now incorrect. I apologize for any inconvenience.

I will update the original post to reflect the correct dates.

thank you,

Sam

 

[Seaquel]

We are considering the Desolation Sound cruise this year with Tugnuts. We did this 20 years ago on our own, and made the crossing of the Strait of Georgia at Nanaimo (both directions). Looks like this year's itinerary is to make the crossing from Comox, and I'm curious as to the rationale for that. My experience is to minimize exposure to the open waters of the Strait of Georgia, and the longer cruise North from Nanaimo to Comox seems to add additional exposure. All of the yacht charter companies also suggest crossing from Nanaimo. Is this a change in itinerary vs. prior years, or the common route for this Tugnuts cruise? Please advise as to the rationale/advantage for this chosen route.

Mark & Peggy Leopold
Seaquel
2013 R27

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Hi Mark and Peggy:

We've been on this cruise twice and both times the final departure for Desolation was from Comox. Not sure prior to 2015. My guess is that the cruise is set up based on availability of dock space for this large group and Comox has the room. This is just a guess on my part, lets see what others say.

Jim F

 

[Red Raven]

Yeah, I expect it is just that Comox can hold a lot of boats and Ranger has a good relationship with them and is a good provisioning stop. It did get a little bit chunky north of Nanaimo last year but that would have been the case crossing over to Texada as well. From Comox to Gorge Harbor was no problem at all. I suppose it depends on the wind direction. We came home this way as well separate from the group. No problem at all.

 

[Seaquel]

Jim and Curt, thank you for sharing your insight, much appreciated!

~Mark

 

[theyachtgroup]

First and last name of everyone that will be attending: Isabel Castro
Contact email address: isabel@theyachtgroup.com
Contact phone number: (305)667-5811
Looking forward to your response!

 

[baz]

Yeah, I expect it is just that Comox can hold a lot of boats and Ranger has a good relationship with them and is a good provisioning stop. It did get a little bit chunky north of Nanaimo last year but that would have been the case crossing over to Texada as well. From Comox to Gorge Harbor was no problem at all. I suppose it depends on the wind direction. We came home this way as well separate from the group. No problem at all.

A few years back we returned from Gorge Harbour in our R-25 via crossing over to Comox and then going due south down to Nanaimo. All went well until maybe 10 or 20 miles out from Nanaimo. At this point the wind picked up and we had 4 to 6 feet waves heading straight at us. It was a very bumpy ride for those last 20 miles. Weather can change quickly regardless of how much preparation one does.