Seattle Boat Company is sponsoring their 7th Annual Island Rendezvous on San Juan Island. Here’s the text of the invitation:
You are Cordially Invited ~
7th Annual Island Rendezvous
on San Juan Island
It’s that time of year!
Join us July 24th-26th for Seattle Boat Company’s 7th Annual Rendezvous, a getaway for owners and enthusiasts at beautiful Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Meet other boat owners and have tons of fun. All boat shapes and sizes are welcome. With so many things to do, it’s fun for the whole family!
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(Descriptions of events below. Events & times subject to change.)
Friday, July 24th
Registration: 2pm – 8pm
Seattle Boat Company’s Floating Boat Show: 2pm – 6pm
Welcome Reception – Appetizers & “Docktails” : 6pm – 8pm
Roche Harbor’s Traditional Colors Ceremony & Announcements: 8:45pm
Live Music at the Madrona Bar & Grill: 9:30pm – 1am
Saturday, July 25th
Registration: 10am – 4pm
Seattle Boat Company’s Floating Boat Show: 10am – 5pm
Seattle Boat “Barge-E-Que”: 7pm – 9pm
Roche Harbor’s Traditional Colors Ceremony & Announcements: 8:45pm
Live Music at the Madrona Bar & Grill: 9:30pm – 1am
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DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS
~ Live Music at the Madrona Bar & Grill ~
Enjoy 60’s & 70’s rock & roll with Jim Bassnight – performing Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm to 1am at the Madrona Bar & Grill, located in Roche Harbor Village. Madrona Grill is one of the Northwest’s most famous bars offering a breathtaking view of Roche Harbor’s Marina and the sunset.
~ Seattle Boat “Barge-E-Que” ~
Join us at the newly remodeled, twice-the-size covered dock for this year’s barbeque. The tent will be loaded with food and the barbeques will be stoked and fired beginning at 6pm. This catered event features local San Juan Islands fare from Hailey’s Bait Shop & Grill. This year it will be a no host event and each guest will be responsible for individual payment directly to Hailey’s by 7/18/09.
~ Seattle Boat Company’s Floating Boat Show ~
Experience spectacular new 2009 boats from Sunseeker and Cobalt, including our biggest Sunseeker ever – The Sunseeker 60 Manhattan – as well as the much anticipated, very special 37 Cobalt Yacht. This special viewing is sure to float your boat!
~ Traditional Colors & Announcements ~
Stand together with us and celebrate our great nation’s flag as it is lowered at sunset. This has become a proud tradition of Roche Harbor performed daily during the summer months.
~ Welcome Reception – Appetizers and “Docktails” ~
Join us as we kick-off the weekend with a welcome reception and introductions. Bring your favorite boating appetizer and “docktail” to share with your fellow Seattle Boat boaters. Bring your recipe book to collect some fresh new ideas.
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NAVIGATING TO ROCHE HARBOR
For those of you who will need assistance in navigating to Roche Harbor, there will be a lead boat scheduled to leave Shilshole bay Marina at 8:30am on Friday morning to escort the convoy.
REGISTRATION
Please register on the dock between 2pm-8pm on Friday and 10am-4pm on Saturday.
LODGING
Those of you that are in need of lodging, please find the list of recommended hotels below. Or visit http://www.friday-harbor.net for a full listing of all accommodations available on the San Juan Islands.
Friday Harbor House – (866) 722-7356 – http://www.fridayharborhouse.com
Roche Harbor Village – (800) 451-8910 – http://www.rocheharbor.com
Friday’s Historic Inn – (800) 352-2632 – http://www.friday-harbor.com
Also, you can contact Roche Harbor directly – (360) 378-2155 or (800) 451-8910 – they represent the handful of hotels and condominiums available. www.rocheharbor.com
TIP: Each year, we hear that Roche is booked up. Each year, rooms open up and our group is accommodated. Try them all and then try again!
RSVP INFORMATION
If you plan on joining the Seattle Boat Company’s 7th Annual Island Rendezvous, please R.S.V.P. by July 1st, 2009. Be sure to include:
Boat Information – including size & if you are planning to navigate with our lead boat
Crew information – including names
Number of kids, if any – including names & ages
Kindly RSVP to James Baker at 206-633-2628 (ext. 101) or [email protected] .
