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2009 Rendezvous Midland Ontario

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).

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).

One suggestion is the Ottawa River. (The Ottawa River Sailing Page) do take time to read the forum and input your suggestions and locations. 

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;

Sailing to the top of Beausoleil Island Provincial Park.

Overnight rafting.

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.

Swimming as the hot weekend temperatures was 31+ degrees F.

A Chance of winning a new set of tanbark coloured sails (main and jib) that CL Sailboats donated. They were won by John Cunningham.

Bayport Yachting Centre Facilities

Dinning Out on Friday and Sunday nights.

Making New Friendships.

Examining new boat tweaks, ideas and improvements. 

This year had the highest turnout of Sandpipers, 12 boats that attended with only 11 that sailed.

2009 Midland Beausoleil Rendezvous Photos

Ric and Sylvie "Gem"

Dennis's Gallery "Sapphire"

John's Photos "Jenny"

Frank's Pre-Beausoleil Rendezous Sailing "Greatheart"

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.

Click on the pictures to enlarge.


Midland 2009


Beausoleil Island 2009


Jumping Powerboaters
 wake at Midland 2009.


Bay of Quinte 2008.

Sandpipers at the Rendezous, click to enlarge
Rafting Up for the Night 2006.

Rendezvous 2005, Click on picture to expand it.
Arriving at the dock 2006.


T-Shirts 2005

Rendezvous Contact Info:

CL-Sailboats Online Forum (Rendezvous discussion groups)
Committe Members: darcy@dunal.ca and Ken@Lakeshore.on.ca
 

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