The Island Packet Yacht Owners in the Rock Hall Maryland and Chesapeake Bay area will be gathering for a 2017 Mini-Vous/Rendezvous at the beautiful Spring Cove Marina in Rock Hall Maryland on Aug 26 and 27, 2017. This marina has been Island Spirit's home dock since 1991 and we encourage you to stop in and spend the weekend and you will see how nice and how peaceful Spring Cove Marina really is. We count this as one of our homes on the water. Madelyn Reni, the owner of Spring Cove will be our host. Please plan to dock Friday or dock Saturday by noon. Please call to make a reservation or use their web site.
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Docking Reservations:
1. Call Madeyln at 410-639-2110 and see dock layout at: http://www.SpringCove.us
2. Dock FEE $50 per night. Payment by cash or check directly to Madelyn Reni at the marina. No Credit Cards.
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Registration....NOW CLOSED....
1. Fill out the registration form HERE http://tinyurl.com/RockHall2017
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2017 IPYOA Rendezvous Outline of Event:
Friday: Aug 25, 2017
Optional (preferred) arrival and dockage at Spring Cove Marina
6 pm: Potluck gathering under the tent, informal gathering
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Sat. Aug 26, 2016
8-12 Boats sail in and dock
1-4 pm Pool Time, yacht visits (25+ IPs will be in dock!) porch gatherings, owners sharing cruising plans
4-5 pm Presentation: Rock Hall-Panama-So Pacific-Alaska-Washington! IP420 CATHARPIN BLUE: Sam and Marilyn
5-6 pm Q&A and BYOB Cocktail Party, bring your own drinks/snacks. (Beer and Wine by S&J Yachts)
6:30-7:30 pm Catered meal, Beef Brisket, Salads under the tent by Fish Whistle of Chestertown, MD
7:30-8:30 pm Island Packet Yacht Dealer and Factory Update, IP models (Sharon/Jack S&J Yachts and Leslie and Darrell owners of Hake Marine/Island Packet Yachts!)
6:30-8:30 pm MooMobile Ice Cream Truck, scoops for everyone! (Sponsored by Whiteaker Yacht Sales)
8:30 pm - ??? IPY Owner's informal Jam Session, led by James Osborn of IP 38 ULLR. All instruments and voices welcome.
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Sun. Aug 27, 2016
8-10 am Simple snacks under the tent, please bring your own beverage.
9-9:30 am Q&A Time: ICW, Bahamas, USVI, BVI, Living aboard Island Packets Hayden/Radeen
9:30-10:30 am Presentation: Onboard Navigation Practices: Tom Tursi of The Maryland School of Sailing
11 am - ?? Yacht visits, pool time, stay as long as you can, you will love Spring Cove Marina!
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What to Bring?
1. Good ideas to share with IP owners
2. Your own beverage and snack to share for cocktail hour
3. Swimming suit to enjoy the pool
4. Good stories to share
5. Your guitar or musical instrument for the Jam session Sat night
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If you need a hotel...
Please see the site http://www.RockHallMD.com for hotels and B&Bs
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Saturday Catered Meal MENU:
BBQ Beef Brisket with rolls (brisket is Gluten free)
Cabbage & pepper slaw
Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables, Parmesan cheese & basil pesto
Local corn & cucumber salad with fine diced sweet peppers & a creamy tarragon vinaigrette
Local tomato & fresh mozzarella salad
Dessert will be the MooMobile by Kilby Cream
6:30-8:30 Ice Cream Truck with 6 homemade ice cream flavors! Whiteaker Yacht Sales sponsored
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Price and Budget Break Down based on 75 people attending. (balance sheet to emailed to all post event)
Tent, tables, chairs: $1033 / 75 = $13.77 per person
Sat Dinner, BBQ Beef Brisket etc: $1700 / 75 = $22.67 per person
MooMobile: $100 truck, $2/scoop, min 75 scoops = $250 paid for by Whiteaker Yacht Sales. Additional scoop per person = $150 = $2 per person
Sunday AM breakfast treats for Sunday gathering $75 / 75 = $1 per person
PayPal invoice fee so people can pay via credit card 3% charge. $40=$1.20 charge
Summary of: $13.77 + 22.67 + 2 + 1 + 1.20 = $40.64 per person, rounded up to $42 per person
Extra funds will be given to the Spring Cove Marina for facility fees and extra costs.
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Organized and managed by...
Hayden and Radeen,
IP35 Island Spirit bought in 2001. Our boat is currently on the hard in Fajardo Puerto Rico. We are home in PA working on Island Packet web sites and projects.