Next Years (2006) Ericson Rendezvous
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Mike.Gritten
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Nope, but we're always looking for someone to help organize it!
Attention: Stuart.....Attention: Stuart.......We've got a live one.......
Attention: Stuart.....Attention: Stuart.......We've got a live one.......
FWIW, I vote for Pt Townsend again. It was less than 5 hours drive for us Portlanders, and attracted a lot enthusiastic Canadians.
The shoreside facility seemed to suit our needs well, and having Brion Toss speak and take questions was even more 'icing on the cake'.
Loren
The shoreside facility seemed to suit our needs well, and having Brion Toss speak and take questions was even more 'icing on the cake'.
Loren
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I support the Port Townsend location.It's a great destination, and a good start for heading north. Harold, S/V MIschief Maker
Nigel Barron
Notorious Iconoclast
I also vote for PT. I could not make it this last year because of a race commitment. A long way off, but I would be happy to donate a free haulout...
Steve Swann
Member III
Another PT Vote from Idaho...
Count us in!
Steve & Tawni Swann
E25 s/v Seahorse
Meridian, ID
Count us in!
Steve & Tawni Swann
E25 s/v Seahorse
Meridian, ID
wurzner
Member III
I can definately say I'm in and Pt Hudson/Port Townsend if fine as well. There are so many nice places to stay, but it seems like Pt Hudson is the best logistical choice for people driving in. Also, Rhonda in the office if very helpful reserving slips for us. Next year, it'd be nice to hit 45+ boats and fill all the slips. Based on this years success (I never saw the final tally), I would think 45+ is a reasonable goal. Imagine what a picture that would make...
Shaun
Shaun
2006 Ericson Rendezvous
Hi All
Here is a copy of what I just sent to Shaun about 2006.
Hi Shaun
Great stuff! I was concerned about starting to organize too soon, guess not. Just to fill you in, this is what I have been up to. I spoke with Ronda at the end of the Rendezvous last year and told her we want the entire Marina, if you count the boats on the transient slips we would have filled all the book able slips as well as some did not bring their boats and were in sailing range. I would not be concerned about booking the entire facility and also think they will hold the marina for a couple of months with no deposit, as we fill up the 5.00 thing will go away. I will book my slip Jan 2/06 (usually can't do much on the 1st!) if in May there are open slips we can decide what to do then, PH requires only a 24 hour cancellation so if we cut off May 15th or so that pretty fair. After all we should have our token sea ray or something.
Heather and I hung out in PT for a few days after the rendezvous and discovered a couple of wineries and a brewery that do tours and tasting, what do you think about a bus tour Saturday afternoon to a brewery and a winery to taste the local wares then off to the State park for an all you can eat buffet dinner for 10.00 per head? Usual antics Saturday morning have lunch on board, guest speaker? (I have some thoughts and it might need to be linked to our sponsor) Then head out for a road trip to the booze factories.
Also I am trying to get a corporate sponsor for about 2500.00, each boat would get a cool goodie bag, containing two t shirts, Ericson burgee and a bunch of other stuff. Our sponsor would be on the bag and their logo on the T shirts (small). A small registration fee would be charged per boat and membership in the yet to be formed Ericson Owners Association may be included or optional, not sure yet but as the EOA is being worked on. What do you think?
Oh yeah, had a great sail yesterday so I went and did it again today! Cheers
Stuart MacKenzie
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Here is a copy of what I just sent to Shaun about 2006.
Hi Shaun
Great stuff! I was concerned about starting to organize too soon, guess not. Just to fill you in, this is what I have been up to. I spoke with Ronda at the end of the Rendezvous last year and told her we want the entire Marina, if you count the boats on the transient slips we would have filled all the book able slips as well as some did not bring their boats and were in sailing range. I would not be concerned about booking the entire facility and also think they will hold the marina for a couple of months with no deposit, as we fill up the 5.00 thing will go away. I will book my slip Jan 2/06 (usually can't do much on the 1st!) if in May there are open slips we can decide what to do then, PH requires only a 24 hour cancellation so if we cut off May 15th or so that pretty fair. After all we should have our token sea ray or something.
Heather and I hung out in PT for a few days after the rendezvous and discovered a couple of wineries and a brewery that do tours and tasting, what do you think about a bus tour Saturday afternoon to a brewery and a winery to taste the local wares then off to the State park for an all you can eat buffet dinner for 10.00 per head? Usual antics Saturday morning have lunch on board, guest speaker? (I have some thoughts and it might need to be linked to our sponsor) Then head out for a road trip to the booze factories.
Also I am trying to get a corporate sponsor for about 2500.00, each boat would get a cool goodie bag, containing two t shirts, Ericson burgee and a bunch of other stuff. Our sponsor would be on the bag and their logo on the T shirts (small). A small registration fee would be charged per boat and membership in the yet to be formed Ericson Owners Association may be included or optional, not sure yet but as the EOA is being worked on. What do you think?
Oh yeah, had a great sail yesterday so I went and did it again today! Cheers
Stuart MacKenzie
wurzner
Member III
Time is Flying - I can't wait for next year
Stuart,
Thanks for the update. Like I said, I know that the Port Hudson folks really liked our event taking place their and are very interested in supporting it going forward. As new years comes closer, one of us can contact her to make sure no one sneaks in, but I'm sure they will work closely with us. That's why I think a heads up to Rhonda prior to new years will keep it fresh in her mind. I don't normally look too far ahead, but this event is one that I eagerly look forward to. Kind of like the way I felt about Christmas when I stilled believed in Santa! I like your idea about the bus and I look forward to hanging out a little longer with you and Heather, as well as everyone else.
thanks
shaun
Stuart,
Thanks for the update. Like I said, I know that the Port Hudson folks really liked our event taking place their and are very interested in supporting it going forward. As new years comes closer, one of us can contact her to make sure no one sneaks in, but I'm sure they will work closely with us. That's why I think a heads up to Rhonda prior to new years will keep it fresh in her mind. I don't normally look too far ahead, but this event is one that I eagerly look forward to. Kind of like the way I felt about Christmas when I stilled believed in Santa! I like your idea about the bus and I look forward to hanging out a little longer with you and Heather, as well as everyone else.
thanks
shaun
Richard Elliott
Member III
PT Rendezvous
Agree that the bus and the State Park buffet sound great. Dick Elliott.
Agree that the bus and the State Park buffet sound great. Dick Elliott.
date?
Has a weekend date in June 2006 been proposed?
Thanks,
Loren in PDX
Has a weekend date in June 2006 been proposed?
Thanks,
Loren in PDX
Richard Elliott
Member III
Rendezvous
I for one would like to avoid Father's Day weekend. Father's Day is June 18. Perhaps the weekend after? Dick.
I for one would like to avoid Father's Day weekend. Father's Day is June 18. Perhaps the weekend after? Dick.
wurzner
Member III
2006 PNW Rendez Vous Date?
Why don't we stick with Father's Day that is the 23-25th of June? This seems to have been a long standing date that works for most everyone. Are their any Father's out there that can't break loose for that weekend that warrants moving it one week either direction? Since it is Father's Day, the guys on the list should be able to indulge in a Ericson R. V. as their treat?
Shaun
Why don't we stick with Father's Day that is the 23-25th of June? This seems to have been a long standing date that works for most everyone. Are their any Father's out there that can't break loose for that weekend that warrants moving it one week either direction? Since it is Father's Day, the guys on the list should be able to indulge in a Ericson R. V. as their treat?
Shaun
2006 Rendezvous
I believe June 18th (Sunday) is Fathers Day in 2006, we have always had the rendezvous on this weekend since I have been attending and seems to work for most. This would be my vote for the date and as mentioned I was under the impression we all wanted to go back to Port Hudson and have told Rhonda this. We just have phone and book our slips Jan. 2, 2006 if this is what we want.
A poll, or should we just do it!
Cheers
Stuart
I believe June 18th (Sunday) is Fathers Day in 2006, we have always had the rendezvous on this weekend since I have been attending and seems to work for most. This would be my vote for the date and as mentioned I was under the impression we all wanted to go back to Port Hudson and have told Rhonda this. We just have phone and book our slips Jan. 2, 2006 if this is what we want.
A poll, or should we just do it!
Cheers
Stuart
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