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2009 Rendezvous
Midland Ontario
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One
of the highlights of the year is when all the Sandpiper Owners get
together and Trailer-Sail. We travel from all over towing our Sandpipers
to the Rendezvous to have a fun weekend of sailing, and meeting others
Sandpiper owners with their families.
The
yearly Rendezvous includes a 3 night sleep over on the boats and was
set up as an introduction to overnight cruising. Usually the first night
(Friday) is spent at the
docks which has shower and bathroom facilities and the second night (Saturday) is usually at
anchor, and the third night (Sunday) could be a combination. Some folks who
travel longer distances to arrive at the Rendezvous extend it a bit by arriving
on Thursday and departing on Monday. For those who chose not to sleep aboard
usually find overnight accommodations in local Towns or Bed & Breakfasts
close by.
The
Rendezvous are usually held in August. The locations and dates for
each Rendezvous can change from year to year which can add to the excitement and
allows for more to attend. Each Rendezvous has been a unique experience for all
those who attend and often share memories of past sailing events. At the
Rendezvous are fun events and a "Open House" event were Sandpipers
owners share helpful tips of sailing and demonstrate personal improvements added
to their boats (as some Sandpipers were built back in the 1970's).
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This
year's Sandpiper Rendezvous is officially launched!
Registration & ordering is now open at http://jibe.ca/r10/en/register.php
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Please register ASAP; we are trying to
get the clothing orders sent before July 22.
Sixth
Annual Sandpiper 565 Rendezvous
FroliQUE
NautiQUE
Aug 13-16, 2010
Club de Voile de Grande Riviere (CVGR)
Lac Deschene
Aylmer
QC
Here's the Sandude to describe the
Rendezvous program...
Friday afternoon/evening - boats arrive in
Aylmer
& are launched The ramp is located adjacent to the CVGR & is free
of charge. Once launched, the boats can be tied off at the City public
finger docks or the CVGR service dock, both just aside the ramp. Trailers
may be stored adjacent to the launch ramp (along with accompanying tow
vehicles) in the parking area designated for trucks and trailers. There is
a nominal fee of $15 each boat PER NIGHT, plus tax, for the use of the
slips. For those wishing to overnight on the hook at no cost, as it were,
there is an anchoring field located in close proximity, just beyond the
harbour seawall. Trailer storage/parking is free.
Friday evening - a 'meet-and-greet' gathering on the upper deck at
the yacht club will be the order of the day. As has become our custom, it
is VERY informal. Dinner can be prepared using the stove or the BBQ at the
Club, if so desired - so BYOF. Refrigeration is available as well, as are
tables for dining. In the alternative, there are several restaurants
within EASY walking distance of the CVGR. These run the gamut - from
upscale, quaint cafe-style gastronomic experiences to "poutine
special" establishments.
At the end of the evening, we'll sleep on our respective boats. If we're
lucky, the revellers will be silent by 23:00; allowing the old folks (like
moi) to get some shut-eye.
Saturday - After breakfast we'll review the sail plan and marine
charts for the
Ottawa River
. We'll then begin sailing up river, for roughly about 2 hours or so, then
raft-up the boats and have lunch. The luncheon area may have a beach
and/or toilet facilities (depending on which locale is chosen).
If the weather is conducive, after lunch we'll swim and frolic (or is that
froliQUE?) for awhile. Then, probably about 14:00, we'll sail for another
couple of hours further up-river to our evening anchorage destination.
Once there, dinner prep (as with lunch) will fall to each respective boat
skipper & crew. The evening will afford plenty of opportunity for
socializing (D'Arcy, don't forget your dinghy oars & get that
Cognac
ready!).
Sunday - Rise late, breakfast, & then sail back to home port...
dilly-dallying along the way (...that'd be the nautiQUE part, right?).
Once back at home port, settle into your slip or mooring, and relax.
Sunday evening - This year, the wrap-up dinner will be at chez
Sandude, rather than a restaurant. A fixed cost of $15 per person will be
collected at registration time. BYOB, of course. Camaraderie will be in
evidence well into the evening I suspect, basically "to the last
sailor standing".
Monday morning - (once all
fallen sailors are again standing), our awards breakfast will be held at
the club, where awards will presented, plans for next year discussed, and
well-wishes prevalent no doubt.
Old salts will probably depart around noon; all having had a "rolliQUE-ing"
good time.
Registration
& ordering is now open at http://jibe.ca/r10/en/register.php
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Rendezvous Gatherings.
6th Annual, August of 2010
Where will the 2010 Sandpiper 565
Rendezvous be? Get onboard and help out and cast your vote in the
pre-planning and location selection. This year let's set a new record for
having the most Sandpipers gathered and trailered, together at this
event. Do check out the message forum at CL Sailboats (check the Discussion Groups).
Do take time to
read the forum and input your suggestions and locations.
One suggestion is the Ottawa
River for more information visit the The
Ottawa River Sailing Page.
More details will be posted here
once plans have been formalized.
5th Annual, August 14 - 17, Bayport
Marina in Midland Ontario
The 2009 Rendezvous was held in
Midland Ontario utilizing the Bayport
Yachting Centre facilities as home base. The Bayport
facilities were top notch, very clean, and the staff were very helpful.
Bayport also helped out the Rendezvous with a reduction in price for the
entire group.
The Launch and Haul out used the
public boat launch located beside the Midland Sailing Club which was
next door to Bayport.
Some of the Rendezvous highlights were;
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Sailing to the top of Beausoleil
Island Provincial Park. |
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Overnight rafting. |
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Sailing back down and over to Giant's Tomb Island (but when only a few miles away
the entire group decided that there were closer swimming areas. |
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Swimming as the hot weekend temperatures
was 31+ degrees F. |
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A Chance of winning a new set
of tanbark coloured sails (main and jib) that CL Sailboats donated.
They were won by John Cunningham. |
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Bayport Yachting Centre
Facilities |
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Dinning Out on Friday and
Sunday nights. |
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Making New Friendships. |
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Examining new boat tweaks,
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This year had the highest turnout
of Sandpipers, 12 boats that attended with only 11 that sailed.
2009 Midland Beausoleil Rendezvous
Photos
4th,
August 8 - 10, Lake Ontario, Bay of Quinte (Belleville to Picton) 2008.
This year includes 26 miles of Sailing. Launch at the
city of Bellville and haulout at Picton. There is a message
thread on the CL forum on this event.
3rd Annual, Lake Rosseau (Village of Rosseau,
Muskoka Area) 2007.
Same great location with 9 Sandpipers attended and 20 miles
of sailing. This year on the the second night at anchor will have access to a primitive cottage bathroom and wood
fired hot tub. The Village of Rosseau is located at the north end of Lake
Rosseau.
The lake is smaller than others, but has much to offer the trailer sailors. It’s
beautiful small village is not as commercial as
many areas in Muskoka but offers much more to do. Rosseau offered clean clear water
with no weeds. Excellent low slope ramp for launching. Excellent mooring with washrooms and showers. Covered gazebo in case it
rains. Public dock adjacent to park with superb sandy beach. Muskoka Lakes Marina located next to the public dock. The marina is set up
primarily for powerboats but they do have other supplies including charts.
Rosseau General store, Post Office, LCBO / Beer Store, Several bed & breakfasts
in the Village, and Farmers market on Fridays. muskoka_lakes_map.htm
2nd Annual, Gananoque area in
the Thousand Islands. 2006.
With 6 Sandpipers attended.
1st Annual, Parry Sound, Big Sound
Marina, 2005.
With 7 Sandpipers attended, one highlight was the
pig roast.
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Click on the pictures to enlarge.
Midland 2009
Beausoleil Island 2009
Jumping Powerboaters
wake at Midland 2009.
Bay of Quinte 2008.
Rafting Up for the Night 2006.
Arriving at the dock 2006.
T-Shirts 2005
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