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5th Canadian All Islander Rendezvous Telegraph Harbour Marina Thetis island, BC July 9-11, 2010 |
(If you like, you can skip down through the prose and go straight to the pictures below!)
A record breaking heat wave finally backed off a little on Friday afternoon as Islanders gathered at Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island, BC for the 4th Canadian All Islander Rendezvous. With about 60% returning boats from previous years and 40% new, there were many old and new friendships to rekindle or kindle. Shirts and logos from previous rendezvous were in abundance. From 28 feet to 41 feet, a whole range of Islanders filled the docks.
Bert & Carey Vermeer once again organized a terrific event. Thanks to them for all their effort to get people lined up, boat information cards and name tags for all, and a warm welcome when they arrive. All the details flow so easily. The cakes are tucked into Natasha's icebox on Friday morning; 10 heads of lettuce for salad; 3 giant bags of potatoes - plain, onion, and onion with garlic, sliced, oiled and foil wrapped; garlic bread; forks and plates, and then there's the welcome packet. Each boat gets their history, with the rendezvous logo, a folder and ties to hang on the lifelines. Name tags too. Really a first class rendezvous!
Here's the table of everyone who attended, as best we could count. Send corrections to names and spelling please! (Email corrections to Rick.)
Boat |
Type |
Owners & Crew |
Home Port |
Year |
Fri |
Sat |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aurora |
I-32 |
Henk, Kate & Heilen Heinsch |
Duncan, BC |
1963 |
X |
X |
Baleena |
I-33 |
Mark & Gayle Romero |
Bremerton, WA |
1967 |
Info |
|
Carolyn H |
I-36 |
Lorraine Hillman & Delcia |
Ferndale, WA |
1976 |
X |
X |
Cheetah |
I-36 |
Brian Aurthers |
Pleasant Harbor, WA |
1973 |
X |
X |
Equation |
I-30 |
Rick & Ann Berry Sandy Halliwell |
Sidney, BC |
1976 |
X |
X |
Free Spirit II |
I-30 |
John Jensen |
Vancouver, BC |
1974 |
X |
X |
Frendy |
I-36 |
Charlie & Jennifer Park |
Garden Bay, BC |
1977 |
- |
X |
Good News |
I-41 |
Thomas & Hannah MacDonald |
Anacortes, WA |
1975 |
X |
X |
Holole'a |
I-36 |
John & Marion Rodall,
Dave & Kathy Rodall |
Ladysmith., BC |
1980 |
X |
X |
Irish Cream |
I-32 |
Gil & Sylvia Shaw |
Bowen Island, BC |
1977 |
X |
X |
Island Girl |
W-30 |
Evan Harper |
Everet, WA |
1967 |
|
|
Lady Frost |
I-30 |
Barry Patchett & Gwen Jewett |
Chemainus, BC |
1973 |
X |
X |
Movin' Spirit |
I-36 |
Harry & Sharon Dorsten |
Omak, WA |
1974 |
X |
X |
Natasha |
B-30 |
Bert & Carey Vermeer, & Natasha |
Sindey, BC |
1978 |
X |
X |
New Dawn (ex-Lynnie) |
I-28 |
Paul & Patti Jankowski |
Pleasant Harbor, WA |
1977 |
Crew |
|
Pallas Athena |
I-30 |
Daniela Lucas & Mitch |
Vancouver, BC |
1975 |
X |
X |
Passat |
B-30 |
Juergen (Hans) & Karin Hobein |
Kamloops, BC |
1982 |
X |
X |
September time |
F-41 |
Loyal & Ann Morrow |
Meridian, Ind |
1977 |
X |
X |
Tatoosh |
I-40 |
Doug & Eileen Penny |
Bellevue, WA |
1982 |
- |
X |
Tranquility |
F-41 |
Robert & Karen Dinsmore |
Oak Harbor, WA |
1978 |
Crew |
|
Vanishing Animal |
I-36 |
Rick & Sandy Van Mell |
Brisbane, CA |
1973 |
Car |
|
Wild Hare |
I-30 |
Bob & Lisa Everson |
Richmond, BC |
1973 |
X |
X |
Friday evening was a nice dockside potluck of appies (appetizers to you US folks) served up on small portable TV trays and many bringing out soft chairs too. Of course there were some beverages available, including bottles labeled with Pandora's beautiful 2010 Rendezvous logo on their labels. Plenty of visiting as the light lingered until 2130 - then time for a good night's rest.
Saturday was a quiet morning as Frendy and Tatoosh arrived and joined the crowd. Trixie was the flagship dog aboard Natasha, but had companionship from Maddy & Marshall on Wild Hare, Murphy from Tatoosh, and Bob & Karen's little dog too. Other canines on visitng boats rounded out the four-footed crew.
Sandy Van Mell rounded up Sharon & Harry Dorsten (Movin' Spirit) and Sylvia & Gil Shaw (Irish Cream) for a driving tour of Thetis. They found the Coffee factory, the glass blower and more. Wonderful views punctuated their trip as they covered most of the island.
The kids had the swings
We've got most of the pictures in, but we'll try to add a short video of Tom's farewell conch blast, and some more description of the weekend's events.
Pictures by Bert Vermeer, Bob Everson, Eileen Penny, John Rodall, Karin Hobein, Sharon Dorsten, Sylvia Shaw & Rick Van Mell. Click on images to enlarge, click "Back" to return.
Natasha is ready ... |
to cast off ... |
looking great ... |
on board Trixie ... |
well, all right. |
Bert's under way ... |
Rick rigs sheets ... |
leaving the harbor ... |
follow that boat ... |
avoid the rocks ... |
up close ... |
Canoe cove ... |
rocks, kelp, ... |
and seal (top left). |
Going our way |
Saltspring ferry ... |
Vancouver ferry. |
Satalite channel. |
making good time. |
Cockpit chart |
Cape Keppel, Saltspring I. |
Bert sets the chute |
Sansum Narrows ... |
headed north |
Some wind makes ... |
Rick happy! |
Now where the Fugawi |
These say it's ... |
Telegraph Harbour |
Fleet's in! |
OK, I'll take ... |
you ashore! |
Here comes Sandy, ... |
Carey & Natasha. |
Tucked in is ... |
Natasha |
Looking pretty is ... |
Irish Cream |
Made them all ... |
looking trim ... |
Lady Frost |
Barry & Gwen |
Here is ... |
Movin' Spirit |
Another regular ... |
boldly said ... |
Passat |
Beautiful I-41 ... |
September Time |
Clean lines ... |
is fitting for ... |
Free Spirit II |
Ship shape is ... |
Pallas Athena |
The well known, ... |
well sailed ... |
crowd pleaser ... |
Holole'a |
Mitch, Hans, Daniela & Karin ... |
add Ann ... |
who clearly is ... |
holding her own. |
Next to arrive ... |
Great weather cloths ... |
Great curves (the tiller too) ... |
Carolyn H |
Nice lines. |
Brian's new, ... |
with colors flying ... |
Cheetah |
On this fine boat ... |
beware the wild crew ... |
of Wild Hare ... |
carefull there ... |
watch it ... |
says Marshall & ... |
Maddy. |
Dock Cheers |
Chill time. |
Well tied ... |
fore & aft ... |
Ann & Sandy & ... |
Rick Barry ... |
Equation |
Just arrived and ... |
looking good, is ... |
Good News |
Vanishing Animal |
Happy hour ... |
Sylvia & Gil |
You don't say! |
Dinner time |
We'll drink to that |
Hans is ready ... |
Karin too. |
Good conversation... |
Barry & John agree, ... |
ditto for Gwen, ... |
Kathy & Marion, ... |
Sandy too, ... |
and Ann ... |
likewise Ann & Bob, ... |
plus Loyal & Rick ... |
and Bob & Mitch ... |
yes, and Lisa too. |
Here's why?! |
Magnum! |
I want some. |
But almost gone ... |
sure was good ... |
Lucky Trixie ... |
that's why. |
Dessert time ... |
thanks Natasha ... |
last call ... |
one for me! |
Crash time. |
Lined up ... |
flying high |
Dave brings more! |
Brian's ready ... |
Paul's washed up! |
Think it's coffee?! |
Yummy! |
Sharon & Harry |
Aboard Cheetah |
Is Rick lucky ... |
you bet! |
Aurora arrives ... |
looking great ... |
welcome Henk |
Aurora |
All smiles ... |
Let's play! |
Me too! |
Getting late. |
Mellow time. |
Rick & Sandy's B&B ... |
cozy. |
Mornin' Bert! |
Mornin' Carey! |
Flags fly ... |
Irish Cream |
nice breeze ... |
good size ... |
parallel ... |
Passat & Natasha |
Pallas Athena |
The dock says ... |
it's really ... |
low tide. |
Lunch break. |
Smile break. |
Vancouver - Nanaimo race winner ... |
Frendy |
Cockpit locker for ... |
propane storage. |
Great table too. |
Heat relief ... |
space age style. |
Barry wants ... |
heat relief! |
Inside door ... |
Outside door. |
Pavillion flags ... |
cover the ... |
west coast ... |
very thoroughly ... |
best in the middle! |
Play time. |
Islander 40 ... |
big and strong ... |
clean lines ... |
NW flag ... |
Tatoosh |
Doug & Eileen Penny (center) |
Murphy |
Clear water. |
Perfect afternoon. |
Island Tour - Sylvia, Sharon, Harry, Sandy, Gil |
Shaded view |
picture perfect |
Calm cove |
Arbutus grove |
Goodies hunting ... |
old & new ... |
local color ... |
more plants ... |
perfection. |
Tall color ... |
mixed color ... |
short color. |
Candle section. |
Ann is relaxed ... |
Bert will be! |
Lots of pictures ... |
of rendezvous past. |
Happy campers. |
Ditto here |
Hi Kate! |
Torch man ... |
well done ... |
Ill drink to that ... |
Me too. |
Ann & Sharon |
Ann & Doug ... |
have a laugh |
Laugh makers |
Jurgen's salmon |
Brian's mug |
Good brew! |
The gang is ... |
gathered. |
Carey & Trixie ... |
roast potatoes ... |
"OG" = onions & garlic |
Bert gets ... |
everyone's attention ... |
and a laugh. |
Carey & John |
Eileen & Rick |
Wise men. |
Fine wine |
All relaxed |
Rick clicks. |
Rick & Bert |
Grillin' starts ... |
how long? ... |
I'll wait ... |
flipping time ... |
Think it's ready? |
John & Charlie serve |
just right. |
Good eats ... |
table, after ... |
table, after ... |
table, after ... |
table, after ... |
table, after ... |
table, after ... |
table, after ... |
table! |
Cheers! |
What about ... |
us, says Murphy. |
Last call. |
Almost sundown ... |
all is quiet ... |
dessert time! |
Chocolate & ... |
white cake. |
Doug's looking for ... |
a laugh! |
Picture time ... |
eating time. |
Bob leads auction ... |
lots of bidders ... |
sold to Jurgen ... |
Four Islanders! |
Songfest begins ... |
Lisa likes ... |
Tom joins in ... |
Sylvia & Carey enjoy ... |
with gusto ... |
Barry's banjo ... |
is a hit ... |
Strummin' ... |
attracts singers! |
Rick & Sandy |
Now what? |
Carey & Natasha - OK |
One happy girl! |
Says it all. |
Bob's picture show ... |
duet? |
big screen size ... |
backside viewers ... |
the screen ... |
front side viewers. |
Twilight ... |
Good Night. |
Sunday morning ... |
Breakfast line ... |
good eats ... |
plenty to share ... |
all relaxed ... |
here's why!!! |
Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Group 3 |
Group 4 |
It's quiet at ... |
Telegraph Harbour. |
Ditto at Thetis Marina |
Camino group ... |
nice pocket trawler ... |
and bigger ones too ... |
flying bridge. |
Spiffy dinghy system ... |
pick up outboard & ... |
dinghy together. |
John & Marion ... |
making tracks. |
Pallas Athena under way |
Cheetah departs |
Bob & Bob make DVDs |
Loyal & Ann are ... |
headed south. |
Karen supervises ... |
getting Good News ... |
headed out. |
Charlie's history too. |
Waiting for the ferry. |