My apologies for the confusion on dates of this popular event – both the above weekend and the following one have appeared as dates for the event but the above is correct.
We do hope that you will be able to come to this.
I shall be sending out menus for you to make choices during the next week but would much appreciate an indication if you are planning (or even hoping, possibly) to come – please let me know as soon as possible so we have an indication of numbers, both of boats for the harbour Authority and of numbers wanting to eat for the Royal Dart YC.
We will meet up during Saturday afternoon – the pontoon to the north of the Town Quay at Dartmouth is reserved for us, with a Happy Hour from 1800 on board Pax (we hope) and other members yachts.
Then to dinner at the Royal Dart Yacht Club - 1930 for 2000.
ALL C A MEMBERS AND GUESTS ARE MOST WELCOME - FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY.
A New Zealand Wharram Meeting is being planned for next (NZ) Summer - likely in January 2011. I thought it best to give plenty of notice. The venue is not finalised yet, but it may be at Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf. It is hoped quite a number of Wharram catamarans will be able to attend. There is already a small group of enthusiastic Wharram sailors working on things!
If you are interested in taking part, please contact me.
IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN GETTING EMAILS ABOUT WHARRAM EVENTS, PLEASE FORWARD THEIR EMAIL ADDRESSES TO floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com. THANKS.
First, Wharrams available and related information (to the best of our knowledge as of this email!):
1. Tiki 26, ‘05, Staten Island, NY, Betsy, betsy@vinestreetworks.com, 718-524-0221.
2. Tangaroa, ’02, MKIV+, Islamorada, FL. Dan, drkunz@hotmail.com, 305-664-0190.
3. Tangaroa, ’83, MKI, Annapolis, MD, Carl, cdkral@gmail.com.
4. Tahini, Pennsylvania, unfinished, Don, don.jones@live.com, 305-801-5663.
5. Professionally built Wharrams, Florida, David, www.boatsmith.com, 561-744-0855.
6. Professional built and kit Wharrams and a very informative website with Wharram forum, Texas, Shane, www.wharrambuilders.ning.com, 254-232-4033.
We will be holding our annual summer rendezvous in May 2010. Specifically, May 14, 15 and 16. It will be in Islamorada, FL (Florida Keys). We are expecting Wharrams of various sizes and descriptions.
WHARRAM RENDEZVOUS (HUI WHARRAM)
SPRING 2010
MAY 14, 15, 16
ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA
(THE FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS)
IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN GETTING EMAILS ABOUT WHARRAM EVENTS, PLEASE FORWARD THEIR EMAIL ADDRESSES TO floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com. THANKS.
Wednesday, December 02 2009 @ 10:04 AM GMT
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The Winter Rendezvous is quickly approaching and we are expecting a good turnout. We have folks coming from Florida, Texas, Idaho, NY, NJ, Rhode Island, Mississippi, Michigan, British Columbia, and Europe!!
Plus, we have two exciting additions to our guest list - Richard Woods, well known British multihull designer, will be joining us in one of his Romanys and American designer Reuel Parker, famous for his shallow draft, traditionally inspired boats, will also be joining the festivities.
There will be one or two Tiki 46s, a Tiki 30, Tiki 26, Tiki 8M, Tangaroa, Hitia 17, Melanesia, and possibly a Tanneui. We are also expecting a large cruising Proa.
How to Find Us
We will be anchoring on the north west side of Peanut Island. We won't be monitoring VHF, but will have our cell phones. Call us at: 561-632-2628 or 561-632-5970 when you arrive.
Food and Amenities
There are bathrooms, showers, and grills on the island, but there are no stores or restaurants. You will need to bring your own food, drinks, towel, sunscreen etc.
We will be having a group dinner on Saturday night at the Sailfish Marina Restaurant on Singer Island, across from Peanut Island.
Since we are a large group, they will reserve a section of the restaurant for us and will provide a fixed price, full course meal including: a choice of: 12oz NY Strip Steak, Grilled Chicken, or Yellow Tail Snapper, with a side, a salad, non-alcoholic drinks and key lime pie for dessert. The price is $45 per person which includes tax and gratuities. They will also offer a children’s menu
Please let us know by Friday (12/4) if you plan on joining us for dinner so we can provide the restaurant with an approximate head count.
2009 WINTER WHARRAM RENDEZVOUS - DECEMBER 11, 12, 13
Peanut Island, Lake Worth Inlet, Palm Beach Florida
What Do People Do at a Wharram Rendezvous? We talk about Wharrams. We tell stories…some may even be true. We compare notes. We look at plans. We take pictures of each other’s boats and get some really good (and a few bad) ideas. If you haven’t seen a Wharram, are building a Wharram, thinking about sailing and cruising for a reasonable amount of money, want to do something unique or just like multihulls (or boats of any kind) we welcome you to the event.
A Wharram Weekend will be held September 19th and 20th on Peace IV located in Greenwich Bay 41.39 North and 71.26 West. This is in East Greenwich Rhode Island between the East Greenwich Town Dock and the boat ramp at Goddard State Park. Please bring food for the potluck weekend. Please RSVP directly to peacefour@pocketmail.com (NOT to the above email address) and let us know you will come. Motels in the area. Quaint old town. Hiking trails and swimming beaches in Goddard State Park. Some room aboard for overnighters. Phone 401.261.7816.
The winter rendezvous will be at Hobe Sound, Florida in December, specifically Dec.11, 12 & 13. Details will follow at a later date.
The middle of May has again come and gone but will not likely be forgotten by many Wharram boat enthusiasts. Our second annual Spring rendezvous was a great success.
Best of all we had 45 people at the dinner and a total of more than 50 turned out. Nine Wharram boats attended. These are the people who make a "sail in” successful. Our floating attendees included: 1) Tiki 38, Hans Bortman from Punt Gorda, FL;. 2) Narai 42, Gil Grove and Annie, with Freddy from Key Largo, FL; 3) Tangaroa 36 MKIV, Dan Kunz, from Islamorada, FL; 4) Tangaroa 35 MKIV, Carl "SKIP" Lichty and Jan, his enthusiastic mate from Cutler Ridge, FL; 5) Tangaroa 32 MK I, Joe Thrasher from Islamorada and everywhere; 6) Tiki 30, new professional build by David Halladay and his wife with their son and a friend of his, from Jupiter, FL; 7) Tiki 26, Gene Perry from Hobe Sound, FL. with Dale Kipp from Jupiter, FL; 8) Tiki 21, Tom Yarbrough from Islamorada, FL; and, 9) Melanesia (rebuilt and modified) by Kevin Hutchinson of Stuart, FL.
Wharram Weekend September 19th and 20th on Peace IV located in Greenwich Bay 41.39 North and 71.26 West. This is in East Greenwich Rhode Island between the East Greenwich Town Dock and the oat ramp at Goddard State Park. Please bring food for the potluck weekend. Please RSVP directly to peacefour@pocketmail.com (NOT to the above email address) and let us know you will come. Motels in the area. Quaint old town. Hiking trails and swimming beaches in Goddard State Park. Some room aboard for overnighters. Phone 401.261.7816.
IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN GETTING EMAILS ABOUT WHARRAM EVENTS, PLEASE FORWARD THEIR EMAIL ADDRESSES TO floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com. THANKS.
The Florida Keys are a wonderful place to visit. Everything is close to our anchorage and nearly everything you might need is within walking distance. Please note that May is still high season in the Keys. Prices are high and traffic is heavy…some of the yearly sufferings we must go through in Paradise!
What Do People Do at a Wharram Rendezvous? We talk about Wharrams. We tell stories…some may even be true. We compare notes. We share pictures. We look at plans. We take pictures of each other’s boats and get some really good (and a few bad) ideas. If you haven’t seen a Wharram, are building a Wharram, thinking about sailing and cruising for a reasonable amount of money, want to do something unique or just like multihulls (or boats of any kind) we welcome you to the event. We welcome everyone…trimarans and even “half-boaters” (monohulls) too. Stinkpotters are welcome if you are really nice! If you just want to come and hang out that is OK too! Oh, yes, we do eat and drink a lot!
On a sad note, we were all sorry to hear about the passing of Ken Hook, PCA Secretary and long time Wharram enthusiast. Ken worked tirelessly for the PCA and the furtherance of Wharram concepts. His wife, Anita, shared his love of sailing and for Wharram boats and the club. We will all miss him. Fair Winds Ken!
OK, It’s getting close. Planning is progressing and we have been hearing from quite a few people. We hope to have a great turnout. New boats are being built and hopefully some of those will be completed in time to use this as their shakedown cruise. Hope that you can make it. Please let me know if you are thinking of attending.
We are expecting Wharrams of various sizes and descriptions. As of writing this email we are expecting the following boats: Melanesia 17, Tiki 21, Tiki 26, Tangaroa 29, Tanenui 29, Tiki 30, Pahi 31, Tangaroa 36, Tiki 38, Narai 42…and maybe more.
Please bring your dinghy if you can….we always need more transport!
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