The "2008" Coastal Craft Owner’s Rendezvous was held at Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa on South Pender Island on August 15 - 17, 2008. We were pleased to host 17 boats and 67 guests this year. We would like to thank all our customers and guests for coming and making this year's event so successful.

We would also like to thank all of our suppliers for their generous contributions towards the event.

 

 - Photo Gallery -

 

Welcome to Poet's Cove Resort & Marina.

 

Departing Gibsons on Tom's new 400/IPS.

 

Friday afternoon meet and greet on the docks.

 

Gary & Rob helping secure two more arrivals.

 

"Blueback" prepares for arrival.

 

Dave & Gloria arrive in "Silver Glo".

Steve & Terry on board "Polar Express".

 

Jim on "Rainy Nights" visits with the CC crew.

By late Friday afternoon, the docks were getting full.

 A birds eye view of the resort.

Friday night BBQ on the terrace during a warm August night.

John motions to the dingies in preparation for tomorrow's races. 

 

An enjoyable evening with old and new friends.   

The resort did a marvelous job of hosting the weekends events.

Richard & Joan's "Tobin" at sunset.

 

The Saturday morning breakfast seminar with guest speakers.

 

"Just Because" & "Tide II" in the background.

Wieland & Sue arrived in "Third Pitch".

A stern view of the international fleet of Coastal Craft yachts. 

Robbie with Mustang's new "Throwing Stick". Very Nice!

In preparation of the blind folded dinghy race.

  

George & Jenny preparing for the big event.

KC is pondering his race stradegy.

  

Dave & Ryan in "Neb II".

Eric & Eric working hard against strong wind. 

When the gun sounded, they were off.

Believe it or not, the dinghy heading in the wrong direction won!

Mid point through the race the field was starting to open up.

 

Rendezvous organizer Jennifer and her right hand man Montana, take in the race. 

And the winner is - Ross & Bev. Great job!

 

Saturday afternoon we visited Pender Island's own Morning Bay Winery.

They had a nice selection of wine to choose from.

Lunch was served.

 

Saturday night dinner in the Banquet Room.

Ryan celebrated his birthday with us at this year's Rendezvous.

As did Steve - Happy Birthday Steve!

Sunday morning we all said our goodbyes at the Farewell Breakfast.

The Peterson family departs.

 

KC & Mindy drop their lines and pull out. 

Robbie & Gary talk with Krista aboard "Stella Maris".

Dave prepares to depart.

"Morning Star" backs out and heads south.

Gloria on board "Silver Glo".

John heads out on "Paradise" for his next adventure.

Jane & Doug depart on "Tide II".

Gloria & Ed slip the lines on "Midnight Blue".

Stephanie & Krista prepare "Stella" for the voyage home.

Alicia, Dave & Family on board "Nebuchadnezzar".

"Tin Inn" pulls out of Poet's Cove.