The
Rendezvous of Classics 2005
Welcomes You
August 26, 27, and 28
Roche Harbor Resort, San Juan Island, Washington
Also known as the CanAm -- Canadian American -- a late summer gathering of
classic motor yachts.
Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island is
hosting a grand rendezvous of classic yachts, sports cars and aircraft on
the 26th, 27th and 28th, the last weekend of August. All of the viewing is
free, and moorage half-price to CYA craft.
This is the second year the gathering will not
only show the best of the vintage oldies, but also be a charity event to
help support the only full-fledged medical center in this county of 122 islands.
The event will formally begin around 6pm at
the dockside "Party Barge" on Friday the 26th, with drinks and edibles
served for a charitable donation. Many boaters, pilots, drivers and
admirers will have begun to arrive at the resort the previous day or even
earlier.
Those organizations participating are the
Pacific Northwest fleet of the Classic Yacht Association, the Sports Car
and Croquet Club of the San Juan Islands. Planes and motorcycles round-out
the display of old and well tended vehicles. A brief description of
the craft and vehicles to be displayed is as follows:
Yachts -- The Classic Yacht Association
is a group dedicated to the preservation, restoration and maintenance of
fine old power-driven pleasure craft built prior to December 1942. There
will be 15 to 20 such boats on display, ranging from 70 feet down to a
vintage mini cruiser of 20 feet. Moored on the main dock at the center of
the harbor, many will be open to boarding by the public.
Automobiles -- The Sports Car and
Croquet Club of the San Juan Islands was formed in 2002 by a group of local
car enthusiasts. Their first meeting brought out a broad mixture of
vintage and classic sports cars, most of which will gather on the lawn
next to the swimming pool on Saturday the 28th. Many Ferraris, Jaguars,
Porsches, Mercedes and some rare European and domestic models will be on
display Saturday.
Aircraft -- Depending upon weather,
cranky motors and other concerns, a number of old and unusual aircraft
will fly into Roche Harbor and park at the most westerly end of the
runway, adjacent to the arch at the resort entrance. Everyone is
invited to view the planes and chat with the pilots. In the meadow across
the road is a fine display of sculpture.
Details :
Yachts: The special rate is $1.00 a
foot per night. Make your reservation through the Roche Harbor Marina -
360-378- 2155. We will all be right up front at the Main Dock where
the
opening celebration on the Party Barge the evening of Friday, Aug. 26,
will be hosted by the Port Captain and the Medical Guild, who will
appreciate a donation to the Inter Island Medical Center. If you are still
hungry, dinner that night is individual responsibility. Reservations at
the Roche Harbor Restaurant: 360 378-5757.
Planes: In the meantime old planes will
be flapping in and parking at the northern end of the landing field. We do
not at this time have any idea how many aircraft will arrive but we expect
a good representation. It is being advertised to enthusiasts in the
Seattle area. Contact Bill Cannam 360 378-4822 or Ray Bigler 360 378-5902. Roche Harbor
Airport: 360 378-3500
Saturday night a salmon BBQ will be held on the
Green in the area of the car exhibits. They plan to keep the costs at
about $20.00 per person.
Auction: In tents on the green there
will be a Saturday-long Silent Auction and a Live Auction that will meld
into dinner time. We will be selling a great collectable 17"X22" poster,
"Land, Sea, and Air" (shown above) dedicated to this year's
event and designed by CYA member David Huchthausen. Proceeds will
also benefit the Inter Island Medical Center.
