2002, 2nd Annual Pacific NW Can-Am Jeanneau Rendezvous in Pictures & Words
The second annual Can-Am Jeanneau Rendezvous was held again at Bedwell Harbour in the Canadian Gulf Islands.
This year attendance almost doubled, 33 boats and 102 participants compared to last year's 17 boats and 60 participants. Compare the picture at left to the similar picture (taken in 2001)shown in the announcement "Jeanneau Rendezvous June 21-23, 2002" (see link in the left margin).
The event was organized jointly by Marine Servicenter of Seattle and Anacortes (WA), Fraser Yacht Sales of Vancouver (BC) and Jeanneau America of Annapolis (MD) and was sponsored by:
Boat US, Canada Springs, Chimo Marine, Crown Publications, Cruising World, Dinghy Shop, Dreamspeaker Cruising Guides, Fisheries Supply Company, 48 North Magazine, Genoa Bay Marina, Granville Island Boat Yard, Helly Hanson Leisure Canada, House of Brussels Chocolates, Kits Boat Sales, North Sails, Quantum Sails, Quarter Deck, Raincoast Books, Raymarine, Red Sky at Night, Roton Industries, Sail Magazine, Sailing Magazine, Stevenston Marine, Sunsail, The Russell Brewing Company Ltd., Tuulos Boat Works, West Marine, Western Marine.
Friday June 21, 2002
Bedwell Harbour check-in, Rendezvous Registration followed by the Dock Party. Buffet appetizers and salad on the dock, socializing, open boat showing, idea exchanges...
Saturday Morning June 22, 2002
Seminars were held on Outfitting your Yacht for Cruising Near & Far by Jim Rard, President of Marine Servicenter, Inc. and Technical Talk About Your Jeanneau by Erik Stromberg of Jeanneau America.
The scavenger hunt, that ran simultaneously, was SO SECRETIVE that no pictures were allowed!
The kids had a great time however, while the more seriously inclined took in the information at the seminars.
Saturday Noon June 22, 2002
Picnic Lunch by Bedwell Harbour Catering - assorted sandwiches, fruit, drinks. Socialize and eat on docks and/or boats!
Saturday Afternoon June 22, 2002
The afternoon brings on the main event: THE PARADE. It all started in pretty light breezes, but soon the wind built and everyone had a great sail.
L'ATTITUDE and MYSTIQUE playing "follow the leader."
KITY HAWK was first to fly her bright red asymmetrical spinnaker.
Bob Hepple and crew aboard SPICA flying his beautiful "asymmtrical".
SYLVIA turning around with the use of their electric bow thruster. "No Faul" ruled by the Parade Grand Marshal Dan Krier.
George and Noel Miller's SO 45.2 CERTAINTY reaching under spinnaker.
The fleet of Jeanneau yachts blast reaches through the Canadian Gulf Islands with perfect sailing conditions.
Erik Stromberg of Jeanneau America shows the new owners of SO 40 SHAGGY Q what all the parts and pieces can do when working together in harmony with a little water and wind.
After the parade, the fleet returns to Bedwell Habour.
Saturday Evening June 22, 2002
The evening starts off with the ever popular GREAT DINGHY RACE! All that is required is a dinghy, a blindfold, an able bodied rowing volunteer crew member (the skipper perhaps?) and a navigator with great communication skills, and GET READY FOR SOME LAUGHS!
Here is a scenic view of the harbor, it is worth the trip.
Plan to attend this event next year!
Saturday Evening June 22, 2002; DINNER TIME!
After all the aquatic activities, everyone worked up a good appetite. Here is Bill Wilson, skipper of the SO 45.2 TANGAROA with his crew.
This is part of Corbett Platt's crew of the SO 45.2 AMBIDEXTROUS, was Corbett playing on his MEGABYTE?
Alan Merrihew, skipper of 42.2 ELYSIUM and his crew.
Dave and Dina Berger, owners of the Sun Rise 34 SONATINA along with their crew.
Bill and Nan Noble, crew on Brien and Cindy Stafford's SO 40 FLATTERY
Don Walsh and his SO 37 WINDFALL crew.
Roger Argument, skipper of SO 37, Dave and Mary Daniels-Lee of the Sun Legend 41 DANCIN BEAR, Jim
Jeff Lehman, skipper of the SO 37 VERITY and crew, as well as Brad Husick skipper of SO 45.2 CALL of PORT with his crew Gail and Graham.
Liz Sevy prematurely jumps for joy thinking she won the SunSail vacation, Joe Condon and his family brought pictures of their trip to SunSail Antigua last winter.
John Bassingthwaighte of Fraser Yachts is happy with the event!
Jerry and Kathy Reilly with their daughter Page of the SO 34.2 IVORY WIND
Roger van Dyken of San Juan Sailing in Bellingham chats with The Big Boat Table: Cal and Bev Leenstra of the SO 51 NEGOTIATOR, Bob Hepple and Sharon Lee Chapelle of the SO 52 Derek May and crew who just sailed up from California.
Arne Thompson, skipper of the blue 43DS unCERTAINTY and his crew join George Miller, skipper of the blue SO 45.2 CERTAINTYjr and his crew for dinner!
Arne(on the left) arm-wrestles George (on the right), for boat name rights!
Judy Milner SO 43 GEISHA talks with Lucia Cunningham.
David Schutte, skipper of the SO 37 MYSTIQUE discusses his rating with Jim and Jeanna Rard, owners of Marine Servicenter.
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