October 1 - 5 , 2003
The 2003 Grand Banks Eastbay Rendezvous was a smashing success. You can view pictures of the party at Pintail Point and the Rendezvous at St. Michaels. We will be adding more pictures of the affair for your enjoyment.
Also you may read one participant's overview of the rendezvous.
Wednesday, 10/1/03
- Arrival and registration in Oxford, MD - free dockage provided at the Oxford Yacht Agency, Town Creek
- Boat vistitations and seminars which include- Price's Yacht Canvas, Bilge Medic, Exide Marine Battery, Fawcetts Boat Supplies, Groco Marine, DMO Fuel testing, Diesel fuel at discount rate
- 2:30PM - Ladies trip to the new Oxford Museum followed by a reception at one of the local Historic homes. Meet at dockside at 2:15
- 4:30PM - Welcome cocktail party and light hors d'oeuveres
- Dinner on your own - restaurants in walking distance
Thursday, 10/2/03
- 8 AM- Continental breakfast at the Oxford Yacht Agency followed by a Captain's meeting to review the Predicted Log Contest rules.
- DMO Fuel service continues
- 10 AM - Departure from the Oxford Yacht Agency to Pintail Point Lodge.
- 10:30 AM - Rendezvous at Choptank Marker #1 for start of race
- Arrive at Pintail Point on the Wye River. Plenty of deep water and anchorage available, tender service provided until 10 PM.
Attendees may enjoy this nationally recognized Orvis endorsed reserve, the pool and hot tub, biking, golf, sporting clays, fishing or just relax at the water's edge. - 6 PM - Cocktails and dinner the Manor House
Friday, 10/3/03
- Attendees may depart for St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina at their Leisure (approximately 10 miles)
- Golf Tournament at Hunter's Oak for those interested (Excellent course!) Jitney transportation provided from St. Michaels to and from the Course.
- Free time: Visit downtown St.Michaels for shopping
- 3 - 5PM - Attendee boat visitation
- 6:30 PM - Dinner at Crab Claw Restaurant
Saturday, 10/4/03
- 9 AM - Grand Banks Owners Meeting
- 10 AM - Boat Handling for Ladies with Captain Geoff Holmes
- Lunch (on your own)
- 1 PM - Docent Tour of the Chesapeake Maritime Museum or St. Mary's Museum
- 3 - 5PM - Attendee boat visitation
- 7 PM - Awards Dinner at the St. Michaels Harbor Inn and Marina
Sunday, 10/5/03
- Departure
See the rendezvous roster here.
See Eastbay 58 Hull #1 at the Rendezvous!
Archived Information
All the details from the 2002 rendezvous are still online. If you missed it, be sure to check out this as it will give you an idea of the sort of things you can expect from this year's event.