| | Sandpiper565 Rendezvous (2008,
4rd Annual)
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 on the long weekend. The locations 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.
 | 4th, August 8th, 9th and 10th,
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, Lake Rosseau (Village of Rosseau,
Muskoka Area) 2007. |
Same great location with 9 pipers 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.
| 2nd, Lake Rosseau (Village
of Rosseau, Muskoka Area) 2006. |
With 6 pipers attended. 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
| 1st, Parry Sound, Big Sound
Marina, 2005. |
With 7 pipers attended, one highlight was the pig roast. |
Click on the pictures to enlarge.
Map: Bay of Quinte 2008.
Rafting Up for the Night 2007.
Arriving at the dock 2006.
T-Shirts 2005
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Contact Info:
The Sandpiper Rendezvous 2007 Rosseau Raid registration
form (in Adobe .pdf format) is now available. If you prefer a hard
copy let me know and I’ll send or fax you one by snail mail or if you require
additional information or have any questions please contact me. D'Arcy L Dunal, (Shortwave), 55 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9,
bus: 416-604-7766 toll free; 1-877-604-7766, fax: 416-769-8139,
darcy@dunal.ca
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