BLISS Rendezvous 2007

July 6 thru 8th, 2007

Block Island, RI

This year's BLISS Rendezvous was held in Block Island, RI on July 6 thru 8th. We would like to thank our major sponsors Hellier Yachts and Eastern Yachts, as well as Island Packet for all the support!

Yachts started arriving in the Great Salt Pond as early as Tuesday to get the best spot in the harbor. By Friday eighteen boats had arrived and the crew went ashore to enjoy dinner at the Oar. Just to make things interesting, as dinner was being ordered a squall came through, sending whitecaps and 42 knot gusts through the harbor. All was well with the Island Packets both moored and anchored. Some less fortunate boats landed on the beach.

Saturday morning brought a class on cruising spinnakers and sail trim given by Vin Petrella of Hellier Yachts Sales. Most of the captains and crew attended. After the talk a few Packeteers boarded Kevin and Anne Grace's IP 370-01, Tiller the Hun, to get some practical sail trim lessons from Vin. The rest of the day was spent touring the island and shopping. Saturday night the group gathered at the National to have dinner and to hear a great presentation by Michelle Boulay on  " Leaving the Shore Behind". There were raffles and give-aways for each boat.

Next year's site was disclosed as Greenport NY on Long Island's north shore. Stay tuned. Of anyone has suggestions for activities at the next rendezvous please forward them to ganizers@blissrendezvous.com. For the next get together Al Theurer and Kem Vassallo will be working the details. Both Craig Roser and Al did a great job on this BLISS Rendezvous. Thanks to all who attended and we hope to see you again next year!

The Ganizers

ganizers@blissrendezvous.com

BLISS 2007  Pictures

BLISS 2007 Scenery

BLISS 2007 Rendezvous Dinner Pictures

BLISS 2007 Registered Yachts