Rendezvous 2013

We will have ordered our 25 by then and want to meet everyone, get ideas for customizing. Anyone else live in Port Townsend?
 
Wondering if we are doing a silent auction again this year? With this many boats it could be quite the auction. I've been thinking of a few items to put in so will watch to see if that is in the works

Cheers

Kathy & Keith
Sand Dollar II
 
Please add Misty Blue (R-25) to your list of attendees. I plan on arriving late Thursday September 5th. I would appreciate an e-mail confirming my registration. Thanks.
 
Please add Soluna (cutwater 28) to the list. We will arrive on Friday and stay until Sunday. Thanks!
 
Sorry to say that an unexpected work commitment for the week after labor day has made our planned trip with Lady Di to Anacortes out of the question :cry:

Too bad I still have to work for a living!! We will miss not being able to meet the fellow "tuggers" there, but I look forward to many opportunities in the future to participate in many more rendezvous. I will certainly welcome retirement once it finally arrives in the next few years 😀 !!
 
Fellow Tugnuts,
I am new to tugnuts and am impressed with the comraderie that I see on this forum.
I am interested in the 2013 Rendezvous, however I do not know what to expect at this gathering and what is required of each tug owner.
Is there something that is written that I can reference for this information. Any help getting me on course would be appreciated.
Regards
Don
 
Don Cardinal":i177eo3d said:
Fellow Tugnuts,
I am new to tugnuts and am impressed with the comraderie that I see on this forum.
I am interested in the 2013 Rendezvous, however I do not know what to expect at this gathering and what is required of each tug owner.
Is there something that is written that I can reference for this information. Any help getting me on course would be appreciated.
Regards
Don
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Don: Goto http://pnwrangertugrendezvous2012.weebly.com/index.html for the 2012 meeting. This should give you some idea what all goes on at this meeting. Basically, you just show up and you will be welcomed. 🙂
 
I finally got my schedule for September and it looks like we will be able to fly up from Utah for the Rendezvous. So count the Allotrope in. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. Thanks, Jan, Doug and Max Jones.
 
Haven't heard much recently about the final program for the Ranger Tug Rendezvous Sep. 6, 7 and 8 2013, but still planning on bringing PEREGRINO into Cape Sante on those dates. With whom can I confirm our attendance, if not with the marina directly.
Ted Steudel
 
Unfortunately, Robyn and I will have to withdraw our names from the growing list of Rendezvous 2013 attendees. Unforeseen circumstances are restricting our cruising for a while, although we are still hoping to attend Oktoberfest in Poulsbo. Perhaps next year...
Joe
 
The crew of Hoku Kai will be staying at the nearby Cap Sante Inn for this Rendezvous, hoping some of the activities will be wheelchair accessible. One less boat needing moorage space.

Lois and Dan Cheney
Hoku Kai R25SC
 
Olytuggers":yv4lnb01 said:
The crew of Hoku Kai will be staying at the nearby Cap Sante Inn for this Rendezvous, hoping some of the activities will be wheelchair accessible. One less boat needing moorage space.

Lois and Dan Cheney
Hoku Kai R25SC
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Hmmm... that makes two of us.... meaning the wheel chair access concern. I doubt much activities will on the dock side as there's not too much room from what I recall. Maybe up top to one side of Anthony's or further along toward P dock... dunno thought for sure until we see the agenda. 🙂
 
Most of the activities will be on C dock which is on the other side of the marina from P dock. C dock is in front of Anthony's and the marina offices. We will have both of the floating tents and the docks are HC accessible, except at low tide the wide smooth ramp is a bit steep, but workable. The seminars will be at the Seafarers facility which is past A dock where all the commercial boat dock. A bit of a walk from C dock and the opposite direction from P dock which is way over in the low rent district. But all paved accessible walkways.

http://www.anacortes.org/uploads/maps/2 ... rina-1.pdf
 
Thanks Herb. I do hope that as many as possible can participate. Is there now an agenda available for the Rendezvous?

Allan
 
Regarding Holding Tank Discharge in Washington:

We have gotten differing opinions on discharging our holding tanks in Washington waters. While I fully agree it is best to use land-based pumpouts, sometimes that is really inconvenient.
For those of us with electric toilets which macerate on flushing, it would appear we have Type I MSD (marine sanitation devices). See http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/nonpo ... ewage.html which indicates that discharge from Type III MSD's is prohibited everywhere in Washington waters. Type I and II are encouraged to discharge only underway and never in closed waters or marinas.
Then in reviewing this: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/nonpo ... ewage.html it appears that there are actually no No Discharge Zones in Washington waters.
So, on the one hand, we have been told we need to shut and lock our Y-valves and these websites indicate otherwise if you have Type I or II. Does someone have some expertise on this?

Thanks. I am cross posting this in the Rendezvous topic and as a separate topic for general information.
 
Then Again has been completed except some minor detailing. She is scheduled for delivery in Des Moines next week and the Rendezvous will be our shakedown cruise. We would like to arrive Thursdayu Sept 5 and depart Monday Sept 9. Who can tell us what special arrangements we need to make?
 
aginglawyer":iqz98bvf said:
Thanks Herb. I do hope that as many as possible can participate. Is there now an agenda available for the Rendezvous?

Allan
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I wish there were Allan, Last year there was a web site set up in May

http://pnwrangertugrendezvous2012.weebly.com/

with a wealth of information on it. We are a bit in the dark this year. I do know that we have music scheduled for Friday night, but since the fire in Friday Harbor, the musician is working hard to keep the business displaced running. Hopefully he will be released to attend our gathering.

Other than that, we do have all of C dock reserved for us. The marina is allowing those of us moored over in the low rent district which include J-Q docks and E-F docks to move over to C to be part of the group. Some meals will be furnished, and some will be pot luck. I am sure it will be similar to last year...come and have fun.
 
Our schedule has come together. Online registration and pre-payment will be available soon - watch this thread. Here's a look at what we have planned:

RENDEZVOUS SCHEDULE

Thursday, Sept 5:

As you arrive, call Cap Sante on 66A. The marina workers will guide you to your slip and will assist you with docking, if desired. Once docked, check in and pay for moorage at the marina office.

1300-1600: Bring your receipt to the tent on the float in the middle of "C" dock, where you will receive your welcome bag. Please consider adding your name to the volunteer whiteboard by signing up for a specific task.

1700-1815: No-Host Happy hour/Meet and Greet/Pizza Welcome Party. Come to the float tent with your beverage of choice and an appetizer or salad dish to share. Remember to bring your own utensils and plates.

1830: Pizza will arrive (there will be regular and vegetarian options).

Friday, Sept 6:

0730-1000: Breakfast sponsored by Anchor Marine Underwriters, Inc.

1100-1300: Tug Crawl - Check out what other folks have done with their boats, and share what you've done with yours.

1230-1430: Artisans Fair - If you have a hobby, craft, or art that you enjoy, please consider bringing examples to share at our faire, whether or not you wish to sell anything you make. Examples: building models, woodworking, sewing/quilting projects, photography, crafts, paintings, items you have crafted specifically for your Ranger Tug (i.e. custom cut linens)...anything you are passionate about!!

1500-1630: "The Broughtons and Beyond". Door prizes and video presentation by Mark Bunzel, Publisher of FineEdge Nautical and Recreational Publishing at Seafarer's Building.

1700-1830: Join our own "Margarita Bob" with his famous margarita machine at the float tent! Margaritas, salsa and chips provided, but feel free to bring alternative snacks if preferred.

1900-2030: Catered dinner sponsored by Volvo Penta North America

Stay for evening entertainment by our own Tugnut, Jim Bathurst!

Saturday, Sept 7:

0730-1000: Breakfast hosted by your Rendezvous Committee

1000-1500: Vendors will be set up in one of the float tents. Come meet with Yanmar, Garmin, Volvo Penta, and Anchor Marine Insurance, as well as other folks who have interesting marine products to share. Bellingham Power Squadron will be available for "safety checks" and with information on all of the educational seminars that Power Squadron provides.

1500-1630: "Lake Powell" Door prizes and presentation by Jim and Lisa Favors, the crew of the R-27 Kismet, at the Seafarer's Building.

1730-1830: Wine and Cheese party in the float tent, hosted by your Rendezvous Committee. Wine and Cheese and Baguettes will be provided. If you desire, bring a bottle of your own favorite wine to share.

19:00: Ranger Tugs sponsored dinner at the BBQs between the float tents.

Sunday, Sept 8:

0700-0930: Coffee and Croissants in the float tent

Anacortes and Beyond: Several locals have volunteered to host outings to places of interest in and near Anacortes. There will be a list of offerings posted on the white announcement board in the float tent. If anyone is interested in forming small pods of boats to continue on to the San Juans or to other local destinations, please let us know.

Cheers,

Bruce
 
Sounds terrific Bruce. Thanks so much in advance to you and your committee.
 
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