We will be holding the Spring Wharram Rendezvous (a Hui Wharram) May 17-18-19, 2013 in Islamorada, FL (Florida Keys) at the world famous Lorelei Cabana Bar.

A “Hui Wharram” or “Hui-o-waa-Kaulua-Wharram” (Hawaiian) is a group or gathering of Wharram boats. There is no easier way to fulfill your sailing dreams – from sailing the trade winds or the local shores – than with a Wharram Sailing Catamaran. Wharrams range from 16’ to 63’ and are mostly home built of plywood. Stable, rugged, fast, FUN, comfortable, inexpensive to build, operate and repair!

Come, see and enjoy the boats. Just have fun. We talk about Wharrams and nearly any other boat. We tell sailing 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. We eat and drink and just have fun. Bring a boat if you have one but everyone is welcome … no boat needed! FREE! No registration, no costs, no plan (a perfect Keys event!)! Join us for a Dutch-treat dinner on Saturday night at the Lorelei…lots of door prizes!

For details send an email to floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com

The USA's Annual Florida Spring Wharram Rendezvous (Hui Wharram) will be May 20, 21 and 22, 2011 in Islamorada, FL USA (Florida Keys). We will be at the Lorelei Restaurant. Send an email to floridawharramrendezvous@hotmail.com for details.

Check 'Calender' for more details.

We've moved the Dec 10-12 2010 Winter Florida Wharram Rendezvous location to Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage in Stuart, Florida.

This venue offers many improvements over the Lake Worth location.

Sunset Bay has very good access by boat and car, a dinghy dock, large mooring field, fuel dock, pump out, bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, wi-fi access in the mooring field, boaters lounge with big screen TV, and restaurant. It is also just a few blocks walk to downtown Stuart where there is an abundance of shopping and entertainment activities. There is also RV parking available.

Sunset Bay is located just west of the Roosevelt Bridges in Stuart on the south side of the St Lucie River (Latitude
27.2 Longitude -80.2583)

Here's their website for additional information: http://www.sunsetbaymarinaandanchorage.com/

We're still planning a pot luck on the boats on Saturday night .

Please RSVP to david@boatsmithfl.com or call David (561) 632-2628 for more information.

DARTMOUTH RALLY

SEPTEMBER 18-19 2010 – PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE.

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.


Mike Eastman

Section Secretary

tel 01837-840147

email:ca@sticklepath.com

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.

Don Brazier
NZ Wharram Agent
braz@xtra.co.nz

WHARRAM RENDEZVOUS
SUMMER 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.

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.

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.

Hope to see you there!!

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, Rhode Island September 2009

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.

WHARRAM RENDEZVOUS
SPRING 2009
MAY 15, 16, 17

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.

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!

Here is new contact information for the Polynesian Catamaran Association (PCA, SeaPeople Magazine). If you are not already a member, do please join!
http://www.pca-seapeople.org.uk/index.html
a new forum exists at:
http://www.pca-seapeople.org.uk/forum/index.php

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!

2008 FLORIDA SUMMER WHARRAMRENDEZVOUS
Report by Gene Perry

It is with great pleasure that Iam reporting on this recent gathering of like-minded people. Not only was it a very enjoyable three-dayget-together but for me, it was a most enjoyable sail both ways to and from theFabulous Florida Keys. Of the manytimes I have made the trip through the years it was the only time that I hadfavorable winds and weather both ways and was able to sail the Atlanticocean passage nearly the entire time. We were also able to stay off the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway), with itsmany bridges, whenever I wished.

2008 WHARRAM WINTER RENDEZVOUS - FLORIDA
December 5 December 7, 2008
Hobe Sound (Stuart), Florida
Greetings, Wharram Enthusiast!


First, let me mention that:

1. There is a Tiki 26 for sale in NY City. Please contact Betsy at betsy@vinestreetworks.com or at 718-524-0221.

2. There is a Tiki 38 for sale in Tampa, Florida. Please contact Hans at 941-769-0857 or chocho2004@embarqmail.com.

If you like Wharram Boats and would like to enjoy a weekend with Wharram owners and enthusiasts, now is your chance! The Polynesian Catamaran Association (PCA-SeaPeople) is the event sponsor.

The 2008 Winter Florida Wharram Rendezvous is scheduled for the first weekend in December (December 5 - 7) in Hobe Sound Florida. Hobe Sound is near Stuart on the Atlantic coast of Florida. We use a wonderful protected anchorage at Peck Lake on the ICW that is only a football field away from a nearly deserted sandy Atlantic beach. We can hear the sound of the surf from the boats all day and night! There is room to assemble and put in Wharrams at the local park ramp. Free overnight parking of cars and trailers is also available.