Rendezvous
July 27–29+, 2011
11th Annual Northeast Nordic Tug Rendezvous and Cruise
At Essex Island Marina In Essex Harbor
2011 Rendezvous and Cruise Schedule
Day 1: Wednesday, July 27
- 12:00–5:00 Arrive ar Essex Island Marina - pick up NENTOA registration materials
- 5:00 Rum Party on the marina covered deck
- 5:45 Potluck Dinner (bring an entree or dessert to share)
- 7:00 Association business meeting
Presentation by Bill Sisson on Disasters at Sea
Day 2: Thursday, July 28
- 7:30 Coffee
- 8:30 Full Breakfast
- 9:00 Welcome & Introductions from Commodore of NENTOA, Wilde Yachts & Nordic Tugs
- 10:00– 11:00 Seminar 1
- 11:15– 12:15 Seminar 2
- 12:15 Lunch
- 1:15 Mystic Seaport on the Restoration of the Whaler Charles W. Morgan
- 2:15 Walking Tour of Historic Essex - this is an alternate to other afternoon activities
- 2:15 Live Flare Demonstration & Participation
- 3:15 Live Docking Demonstration
- 4:15 Life Raft Demo & Vessel Safety Checks
- 5:30 Cocktail Party on the deck
- 6:30 A NEW approach to dinner on the deck at Essex Island Marina (served hors d'ouevres and various "stations" for entrees. Come & go to the stations as you like
- 7:30 Raffle
Day 3: Friday, July 29
- 7:30 Coffee
- 8:30 Full Breakfast
- 9:00 Russ Jones on his recent visit to Nordic Tugs & Tour
- 9:20 Skippers' meeting for mooring accommodations in Hamburg Cove & Cruise Instructions (Herb Nickles)
- 11:30 Parade of tugs along the Essex Waterfront (Dress Ship if possible) and then informally to Hamburg Cove for a leisurely afternoon
- 5:00 Dinghy to host boat Nordic Lady, Nordic Tug 54, for BYO cocktails & BYO hors d’oeuvres
Day 4: Friday, July 30