We are very excited to announce that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the annual PSGBOA Rendezvous, our celebration of 50 years of Grand Banks in the Pacific Northwest! May 6th-10th at Roche Harbor Resort and Marina.
This year promises another great Rendezvous – we have exciting new seminars and hands-on demos, delicious food and beverages, and social events where you can meet up with old friends as well as make new friends…Plus, enjoy FREE MOORAGE on Wednesday, if you depart Sunday (or later).
Click here to download the current schedule
Here are some highlights:
- Planned demonstrations from a U.S. Coast Guard boat
- Fire preparedness: The fire department will be setting fires (and WE will putting them out!)
- Managing onboard medical emergencies
- Cruising with your 4-legged loved ones (including how to handle onboard health issues) with a seasoned offshore cruising expert
- Learn the latest about new boating apps and technology available
- Listen to a three-time Space Shuttle Commander present the world from space
- Learn shipwreck folklore from the San Juan Island museum director
- Hear the latest in trials and tales from the UW oceanographers
NEW Activities this Year:
- Chandlery: Bring items off your boat that you would like to sell, swap or give away (e.g. hardware, electrical items, tools, keys, cabinets, whatever!). Stay tuned for more details.
- Dinghy trip to an oyster farm
- Walking tours: Guided history tour of Roche Harbor; docent guided tours of the art park; guided tours of a local distillery
- A hosted bon fire and “loaded” coffees and desert followed by a spooky late night walk to the mausoleum with RH executive chef Bill Shaw
- Nightly cigars (or not) under the stars which will always lead to exaggerated sea stories!
Also, we’ve listened to your feedback, past participants! The Chef Shaw Cooking Demo will feature more substantial nibbles and wine, and will be limited in participation numbers so as to not feel too crowded!
Click here to download the current schedule
So what are you waiting for? REGISTER NOW! Early bird pricing is in effect through March 15th. For only $200/boat (up to two adults), you get a variety of seminars, activities, food, drink and more! We are a non-profit organization (emphasis on NON!); as you can see that $200 registration fee is just a fraction of the actual expenses. In fact, the majority of our costs are covered by OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS most of whom have been with us year after year. We provide time for you to greet and THANK them on Friday afternoon (and throughout the event!) and encourage you to keep them in mind when you have a boat need/project/service come up
We hope you continue to help us make the next 50 years truly the best for our Grand Banks community!
I am in the market for a Grand Banks Europa model…………will there be boats on display or for sale and is this event open to non owners who have an interest in Grand Banks trawlers?