Here’s a collection of short clips I threw together to show off the great video from our nifty new quadcopter. It’s really a lot of fun!
For more info, you can visit the post I wrote over at my blog. We’ll be sure to bring it to the next rendezvous (unless I sink it first).
Here are some recently submitted photos from our members. More photos are in our photo gallery.
From Sally and Larry Cole …
Lucky Stars, our Europa 46, from the shore on Sucia island in the San Juans with Mt. Baker in the background. Our cruising this summer included Vancouver, to the head of Indian Arm, Howe Sound, Garden Bay, Texada, Cortes Island, Campbell River, Naniamo, the Gulf Islands and home again to Seattle. Nothing too exciting, but good crabbing, clamming, oyster-ing along the way.
From Ken Watters …
“OMG! So now what do I do??” Aboard our Grand Banks 42, 4th of July, at Ocean Falls, BC.
From Roy Brooks …
North bound in Colvos Passage on a beautiful northwest morning, Triumph, our Grand Banks 42 was joined for several minutes by these guys that just wanted to play. I might add they are much faster than our Grand Banks as they made repeated large circles crossing in front as close as they could without being hit. It was a great way to start our trip for that weekend.
From Leslie Simmons …
KIAWAH, (52EU-004) at Eshamy Bay in Prince William Sound, Alaska. June 4, 2014.
From Kim Lewis …
Archimedes, our Grand Banks 42, on a mooring buoy at Blake Island. It was a fantastic sunset and the perfect end to a wonderful day!
Check out our photo gallery for more photos from our member’s travels and past rendezvous.
Submit your photos to our site. It’s easy. Just send the photos and adventures to stories@psgbowners.org. We will do the rest. Visit the submission guidelines page for the details.
A Legacy of Boating. A recent video from Discover Boating. Shot in the San Juan Islands aboard a Grand Banks 32.
Click here to download the Rendezvous Schedule of Events
We would like to make the open boats portion of the rendezvous a true learning experience. Have you made customizations, improvements, modifications, or interesting additions to your boat? Would you like to show them to others? Send us an email to add your name to the list. We will distribute the list at registration.
If you wish to participate, please provide the information below to Terry Stanford and John Creighton at: Fringle@aol.com.
A. BOAT (NAME/MODEL/YEAR):
B. OWNER’S:
C. MODIFICATIONS OF INTEREST:
D. COOL FINDS:
(Note: We will provide participants with a small flag that, when displayed, will notify others that they can ask to come aboard to see your boat’s modifications.)
Questions? Shoot us an email at rendezvous@psgbowners.org.
Salish Sea Potlatch: Exposition on the 2014 Annual Rendezvous Theme
The theme of this year’s Annual Rendezvous is “Salish Sea Potlatch.” Curious? Read on.
Some definitions are in order.
Salish Sea: The body of water encompassing Desolation Sound and the Strait of Georgia, the Strait of San Juan de Fuca, and Puget Sound. The name was created by a marine biologist in 1988 to designate the above marine ecosystem and to honor the Coast Salish peoples. It is now an officially recognized title, according to learned sources. See more. http://staff.wwu.edu/stefan/salish_sea.shtml
Potlatch: A ceremonial feast given by Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest in which everyone receives a gift. The potlatch has had many uses, but here is an interesting one that might be valuable one day. “If an important person fell off a canoe, a small but elegant and costly potlatch would be given to offset the humiliation of the fall. You could not be laughed at. You could not lose dignity.” See http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northwest/potlatch.html
“Salish Sea Potlatch” will provide terrific opportunities to socialize and have fun in Fabulous Roche Harbor. Join us Thursday, May 8th through Sunday, May 11th. Mark your calendar now and stay tuned to this site for the additional information that will soon emerge.
A Video Invitation to the 2014 GB Annual Rendezvous
John Henson, Lily Jung Henson, and Brian Pemberton are the 2014 Annual Rendezvous Co-Chairs.
Shoot us an email at rendezvous@psgbowners.org if you have questions. New information will be posted here as soon as we receive it.
This article was written by Kim Lewis of the Archimedes and originally appeared on her blog.
One thing notable about most couples who take to boating is that when it comes to docking (or generally navigating in tight quarters), you’re most likely to find the male at the helm. Note that I didn’t say all, as we have encountered couples where this was not the case at all, it’s just that generally speaking, it’s the guy who takes the boat into the slip, and the gal who’s standing ready to tie up ashore.
Greetings Salty Friends ~
As the days are getting longer, our minds start to wander….”where ever should we go on our boats this year”….Make your first stop the 2013 Grand Banks Rendezvous! This is a great way to start your summer cruising or just another excuse to get out on your boat. Great food, great friends and (fingers crossed) great weather.
It is time to run to your post box and check your mail. You should fine your “SAVE THE DATE” card. Please post this to your reminder board, refrigerator or whatever you might use for those gentle (and not so gentle) reminders.
This year’s Rendezvous will be held May 9th thought May 12th at the ever beautiful Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island. This schedule is currently being worked on and we hope to make it another great year with fun topics and activities for everyone. Rumor has it that “CARNAC THE MAGNIFICENT” will make an appearance! One can hardly wait to hear what stories he has to share with our crew….
This year, we will have a theme to our gathering ~ South of the Border Fiesta! Gather those sombreros, hot pepper lights and let’s party like animals!
Afraid you won’t know anyone? Never fear, there are only friends here!
THIS IS A CASUAL, RELAXING AND FUN EVENT!
Spring will be here before you know it, so keep an eye on our website for additional event information and registration details.
Hope to see you in May!
Brenda & Bill Davis 2013 Grand Banks Rendezvous Chairs Brendabilldavis@comcast.net