Great Lakes area 2023 summer Rendezvous

Have been to Tobermory many times, but not in the last 20 years, probably first trip there was about 1960. I have heard about the changes. Have also been in Georgian Bay in less than wonderful conditions, and I can relate. Came back to the tub once hiding in the lee of the ferry, but that is story for a different time. Alternative would be to head north (I am in Port Huron Mich.) and go to Mackinac or Cheboygan for a couple of days, then go on north. It would be easier to be sure of arrival time that way also. More than I want to drive in one day.
Thank you for the info and suggestions.

Fred
 
Hi Jim
Brian and Carole styles would like to be added to your list for the Great Lakes rendezvous 2023 if possible thanks
RANGER TUG 25 2007 serendipity looking forward to hearing from you
 
Updated attendee list. As of today there are the following on the “keep me informed list, I think I might want to attend”. The official registration will start in late April, so there’s nothing that needs done now other then if your name is not listed and you want to be included in the official registration emailing. If you do not show up here please email, pm me or make a post here. I need your names and email address only at this time.

1. Sonny & Suzy MODIANO
2. Fred and Marianne Kemp
3. Todd and Anita HITTINGER
4. John and Sandra Manson
5. Matt and Kathy Murphy
6. Tom and Pam Zimmerman
7. Jim and Lisa Favors
8, Darin and Beth Stormer
9. Rodney and Lisa Waite
10. Craig and Lisa Riegel
11. Dan and Connie Westbrook
12. Dan Horning
13. Ken and Carla Venables
14. Jim and Susan Vachon
15. Mike and Debbie Evan
16. Brian and Carole Styles

Jim Favors
Jimf@favorsweb.com
 
PanaSeaAh:
We launched our R29S in Lions Head, which is not far from Tobermory. It is a charming small town with a wonderful marina and ramp. They allowed truck/trailer parking at the ice rink parking lot for free and after spending 8 days in Georgian Bay there were no issues with our truck/trailer. We did this trip in 2019. The ramp at Tobermory is located in the downtown area and is quite cramped with pedestrians walking all over. I would not recommend launching in Tobermory. After launching from Lions Head we went to Tobermory for a couple days - a great place to stop for a few days. My wife and I look forward to the rendezvous this summer and meeting everyone.

Rodney and Lisa Waite
Rx Isle
 
On or around May 15th I’ll be emailing those that have given me an indication that they’re interested in attending our July 30, 31 and August 1 Great Lakes Ranger Tugs/Cutwater Boats rendezvous in Little Current, North Channel, Ontario…..see list below. If you want to be included on this list so you have first opportunity for the official registration please make sure you let me know by a post here, PM me or call me at 231-642-7625. If I do not answer the phone do leave me a message. I’d like to also let everyone know that Reed Yacht Sales, Global Marine Insurance and Fluid Motion will be sponsors again this year. I mention this because for all 7 Rendezvous we’ve had in the Great Lakes they’ve always stepped up to help out. They’re participating helps keep our costs down, which means that each participant pays less to attend. They understand our community of boating lifestyle and this is one way they can support that. In return and where appropriate, I’d suggest you give them an opportunity to earn your business.

Jim F
 
Good news…….it’s always nice when the factory offers to send a Fluid Motion rep to one of our Great Lakes Rendezvous’. I was just informed that Connor Dietz, Customer Service rep for Ranger Tugs/Cutwater Boats will be joining us in Little Current for this summers event. Thank you Fluid Motion for supporting our boating lifestyle.

Jim F
 
Please put Dave and Nancy in Hygge down as interested.
 
Dave and Nancy, I’ve added you two to the keep me informed list. If you would pm or email me your email address? I’ll need this for group emails as well as when official registration time comes along.

Jim F
Jimf@favorsweb.com
 
Hi Jim and Lisa,

Please count us in! We would also love to spend a week or so exploring the area with a group, either before or after the rendezvous.

Joyce and Wolfgang Han-Voth
joyceandwolfgang@gmail.com
R-23 'Ode to Joy'
 
Hi Joyce and Wolfgang, nice to hear from you. Consider yourselves added to the “keep me informed list. Nothing else needs done at this time, however if you have any questions feel free to post here, email or call me.

Jim F
 
Please put us on the interested list.
Tuggin Aweigh R27
Pam & Frank Mathon
 
Hello Pam and Frank. I’ll add you to the growing “keep me informed” list. We are now at 22 possible boats. Nothing else needs done at this time. I’ll be sending out formal registration forms at the end of April or beginning of May to those on the list. If you have any questions before then please feel free to reach out to me.

Jim Favors
 
Jim
We plan to be in the area and would love to attend before we head to Mackinaw City and ship our boat back to the NW.
John & Carol Dorsey
M/V Anna Mae
RT 29-CB
johndorsey101@comcast.net
 
Thanks for reaching out, John and Carol consider yourself added to the list. I’ll be in touch late April or so. Questions in the meantime, don’t be shy.

Jim Favors
 
With start of spring on March 20 many boaters in the upper Midwest (Great Lakes area) start to think and plan for the new boating season. With that in mind our Great Lakes area Rendezvous is only is only 4 1/2 months away and we have 26 couples on the “keep me informed” list, see below. If you’re thinking you might like to join us and are not on the list, simply let me know. Official registration for those on the list will commence on or around May 1, when I’ll be emailing everyone the registration form….along with the agenda for the three days. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me by replying to this post or call me at 231-642-7625. If I do not answer leave a voice message and I’ll return your call.

1. Sonny & Suzy MODIANO
2. Fred and Marianne Kemp
3. Todd and Anita HITTINGER
4. John and Sandra Manson
5. Matt and Kathy Murphy
6. Tom and Pam Zimmerman
7. Jim and Lisa Favors
8, Darin and Beth Stormer
9. Rodney and Lisa Waite
10. Craig and Lisa Riegel
11. Dan and Connie Westbrook
12. Dan Horning
13. Ken and Carla Venables
14. Jim and Susan Vachon
15. Mike and Debbie Evan
16. Brian and Carole Styles
17. Tom Haggerty and Traci Murphy
18. Jeff and Joanne Pritchard
19. Dave and Nancy Hygge
20. Joyce and Wolfgang Han-Voth
21. Mary and Gary Battaglia
22. Pam and Frank Mathon
23. Peter and Tina MacPhail
24. Tom Tyler
25. John and Carol Dorsey
26. Jim Fuhry

Jim Favors
 
Updated “keep me informed” list for the Great Lakes Area Ranger Tugs/Cutwater Boats July 30, 31 and August 1 Rendezvous.

1. Sonny & Suzy MODIANO
2. Fred and Marianne Kemp
3. Todd and Anita HITTINGER
4. John and Sandra Manson
5. Matt and Kathy Murphy
6. Tom and Pam Zimmerman
7. Jim and Lisa Favors
8, Darin and Beth Stormer
9. Rodney and Lisa Waite
10. Craig and Lisa Riegel
11. Dan and Connie Westbrook
12. Dan Horning
13. Ken and Carla Venables
14. Jim and Susan Vachon
15. Mike and Debbie Evan
16. Brian and Carole Styles
17. Tom Haggerty and Traci Murphy
18. Jeff and Joanne Pritchard
19. Dave and Nancy Hygge
20. Joyce and Wolfgang Han-Voth
21. Mary and Gary Battaglia
22. Pam and Frank Mathon
23. Peter and Tina MacPhail
24. Tom Tyler
25. John and Carol Dorsey
26. Jim Fuhry
27. Mark Sandell
28. Jeff Malcolm
29. Norman Schroeder
30. Dave Kanzler
31. Gene Helveston
32. John Peters
33. Jeff Lamont

Jim Favors
 
I’m needing Dave and Nancy Hygge’s email address in preparation for emailing official registration forms out. If Dave or Nancy see this PM me your email address.

Jim Favors
 
If you are someone that like to have backup paper charts before cruising in an area with numerous rocks that can adversely impact your trip, TrakMaps has a chartbook for the North Channel and for the next two days the promotion code CHARTBOOK gets the price down to $65.44. I have no interest in this company but have ordered Maps from them in the past and was satisfied with their product.
Todd
 
Lyn and Tari Detzler will be attending with new to us RT25, as yet unnamed.
 
Before I begin digging into what will be required to enter Canada this year for both crew and vessel, does anyone have any information?
Tari Detzler
 
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