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Rendezvous Update

Greetings and happy Saturday! This is a quick Rendezvous update. It’s still a bit early for the Rendezvous committee to have the details sorted out, but rest assured, we are working tirelessly to make this another great event. Here is what we know so far.

The Rendezvous begins with early arrival Wednesday, May 6th and concludes Sunday the 10th. This is the 25th anniversary of our Rendezvous at Roche Harbor and the 250th anniversary of the United States. We expect to see many old friends and make new friends this year at the largest Grand Banks Rendezvous in the world (at least as far as we know. 😉) Rendezvous registration will be live on or about March 18th.

We asked for feedback after the rendezvous last year. Thank you all for responding to our survey. The feedback we received is very helpful to our planning process.

The Rendezvous will follow the same general format we have come to expect each year. Popular events like Women on the Water, vessel safety inspections, interesting and informative seminars, and fresh doughnuts will be back. We are working with long time sponsors and a few new ones too. I am going to go out on a limb and say we are expecting a special guest from the east coast this year.

Expect to see more from us as we get closer to registration and the Rendezvous. We will also update this website at https://psgbowners.org with all information as we sort out the details. If you have not attended the Rendezvous in the past, the postings from last year’s event will give you a good idea of what to expect at our annual Rendezvous. It is a great event at a wonderful location and we look forward to seeing you there.

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us at rendezvous@psgbowners.org with questions, comments, suggestions, and ideas.

More to come soon …

Rusty

Rusty Lewis
2026 PSGBOA Rendezvous Chair

Rendezvous Update – Procrastinators Take Note 😊

Hello again! I hope you all are having a great Sunday. It is a beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest. Just a quick update. We want to remind everyone “early bird” Rendezvous registration ends at midnight this Tuesday, April 15th. Register before the 15th and save a few bucks. Rendezvous registration ends at midnight Tuesday, April 29th.

Demand for our ever popular Women on the Water sessions is high again this year. The additional sessions we added on Saturday are full and we are taking names on a waiting list. Thank you Ross and NW Explorations for providing the boat and the training captain for these sessions!

See our site for the latest Rendezvous schedule updates.

Saturday evening’s entertainment will feature a dazzling extravaganza of prestidigitation featuring JR Russell. 

Have I mentioned Roche Harbor doughnuts lately? Each morning? 😊

Click the link to the registration form for complete information and important details. 

Click Here to Register

or https://psgboa.wufoo.com/forms/2025-grand-banks-rendezvous-registration/

Thanks again to our sponsors. Their continuing generosity and support are what makes our Rendezvous possible. See our sponsor page for more information. Please support our sponsors when you can.

Questions? rendezvous@psgbowners.org or visit our website at https://www.psgbowners.org.

We hope to see you all at the Rendezvous!

Rusty

Registration is now open for the 2025 Rendezvous!

Good morning and happy Tuesday. I’ll keep it short and sweet today. As promised, Registration for 2025 Rendezvous is now open!

See the registration form for complete information and important details.

Click Here to Register

or https://psgboa.wufoo.com/forms/2025-grand-banks-rendezvous-registration/

We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2025 Rendezvous at Roche!

Ciao!
Rusty

Rusty Lewis
2025 Rendezvous Chair
aboard Archimedes

It is Time! Registration Opens Tuesday

Happy Saturday! It’s Rusty again. Registration for the 2025 Grand Banks Rendezvous opens Tuesday the 18th. It is going to be a great Rendezvous. See the registration form on Tuesday for complete details.

The Rendezvous is May 7-11 at the beautiful Roche Harbor Resort. Activities begin Thursday morning.

The generosity and support from our sponsors has allowed us to LOWER the cost of this year’s event. The cost per boat is $200 — $55 less than last year.

Roche Harbor is providing free moorage Wednesday night for folks who would like to arrive early and stay through Saturday night. Registration fees do not include moorage costs. Those will be payable directly to Roche Harbor upon arrival. We will make the moorage reservations for all Rendezvous attendee’s again this year. You do NOT need to call Roche and make a moorage reservation.

Our dinner will be Thursday evening. This worked well last year and helps to reduce the overall event cost.

The Chef Shaw cooking event will not take place this year. Unfortunately, Chef Shaw will be out of town while we are there. We are replacing it with a burger/brat BBQ event provided by the association at no additional cost for attendees. Thank you again to our sponsors!

Northwest Explorations is graciously providing training captains and a boat for the very popular two hour Women on the Water boat handling courses. This is a hands on course. The trainings fill quickly so register early to reserve your spot. 

Join us for a great weekend of seminars, stories, food, fun, friends, and more. We have requested beautiful weather and another spectacular Northern Lights display just like last year. We hope to see all of you at the 2025 Rendezvous at Roche!

You will receive an e-mail Tuesday morning with the link to register. 

(sorry, we can’t publish the link until we have the form complete and tested. That’s just the way the software works. You get what you pay for.)

Thank you again to our sponsors – We couldn’t do this without their generous support.

Grand Banks
Northwest Explorations
S3 Maritime
Novamar Marine Insurance
Life is Good Detailing
Emerald Harbor Marine
Philbrooks Boatyard
Seaview Boatyard
Guyer Boatworks
Fisheries Supply
Fine Edge Publishing / Waggoner Guide
The Yacht Group
Petro Clean
Pacific Yacht Systems
Avalon Brightwork/Raven Marine

More to come as we get closer and finalize the schedule.

Questions? Contact us at rendezvous@psgbowners.org.

Ciao!
Rusty

Rusty Lewis
2025 Rendezvous Chair
aboard Archimedes

PSGBOA Members Featured in April’s SEA Magazine

Don’t miss the April edition of SEA magazine (proud sponsors of the 2015 PSGBOA Rendezvous!)… Inside the April edition you’ll find a fantastic six-page spread on PSGBOA members Rusty and Kim Lewis, owners of the 1978 Grand Banks 42 Classic “ARCHIMEDES.”

M/V Archimedes Featured in Sea Magazine

M/V Archimedes Featured in Sea Magazine

The article profiles Rusty and Kim’s travels throughout the Northwest aboard their trusty GB 42. The fun, Q&A style profile also features tons of great photos from their trips aboard ARCHIMEDES.

Pick up the April edition of SEA magazine to read the full story, or visit Rusty and Kim’s blog “The Voyages of  Archimedes” for a link to the story.

Join Us for the 2015 PSGBOA Grand Banks Rendezvous!

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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!

Click here to download the current schedule

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!

Join us for the 2015 Grand Banks Rendezvous!

ANNOUNCING THE 2015 PSGBOA ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS
MAY 6th – 10th
ROCHE HARBOR RESORT & MARINA

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It may be chilly right now but before you know it, Spring will be here and with it, the PSGBOA Annual Rendezvous!  Join fellow Grand Banks enthusiasts for another fantastic Rendezvous, May 6th through the 10th at beautiful Roche Harbor Resort and Marina.

The details are still coming together, but here are some highlights:

  • FREE Wednesday night moorage, for those staying 4 nights or more (we’ve “officially” extended the event to run Wednesday to Sunday due to popular demand)
  • Additional Wednesday/Thursday activities and social opportunities
  • Delicious hosted meals, snacks and drinks throughout the Rendezvous
  • Fun, informative seminars from industry and community experts
  • A variety of small group outings – pick the activities that appeal most to you
  • And most important… Plenty of time to hang out with old friends and make new ones!

We’ll post additional information as the event takes shape and registration will open in early 2015.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, shoot us an email at rendezvous@psgbowners.org

Looking forward to another amazing Rendezvous!

-Terry Stanford, 2015 Annual Rendezvous Chair