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| BLISS Rendezvous 2008 July 11,12 and 13th, 2008 Greenport, Long Island New York updated 11/18/08 (Pictures) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This year's BLISS Rendezvous was held in Greenport NY. We would like to thank our major sponsors Hellier Yachts and Eastern Yachts, as well as Island Packet for all the support! The Island Packet navy started arriving on Friday morning. There had been sightings in Block Island and Three Mile Harbor as early as Wednesday of boats making the passage to Greenport. By Friday night most of the 27 boat flotilla had arrived and the crew went ashore to enjoy "dinner and cocktails in the park". A number of boats brought food and beer, local Long Island wine and pizza were added to the menu. Saturday morning brought a class on diesel engine maintenance and a round table discussion for the women sailors. Each group gained a lot of tips for future use. The rest of the day was spent touring the town and shopping. Saturday night the group gathered at the Loft for dinner. There was a door prize give away of our sponsors wares. Please take a look at our sponsors link page (BLISS 2008 Sponsors). The event was extremely successful. At this point there are no planning activities for next year. The thought is to make it a mini- vous. Stay tuned. Thanks to all who attended. For those that would be interested in organizing future rendezvous drop a note to the ganizers@blissrendezvous.com .
The pre Rendezvous news and agenda: The following link is a Google map of
the area with the location of various things in Greenport, take a look.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms The 2008 BLISS burgee has been designed and is here. Check it out on the flag link. (I hope it works this time) To get one of these coveted flags you should register now. This is going to be a great event. There are 29 yachts planning on attending the BLISS Rendezvous July 11, 12 and 13th. Please register by clicking the link below. The web site is going on vacation so if you have not registered yet, you need to call one of the ganizers. Send an email at least ( not sure of connectivity). See you in Greenport!!!! The restaurant is booked and the speakers are in place. The registration fee is set at $55 per person with kids under 12 attending free. We do need to understand how many people are coming so any registrations after June 24 will be at $70 per person subject to availability. For those listed below please send your check by June 24 if you have not already. The Loft Restaurant with a fantastic view of the marina http://www.harbourfrontdeli.com/main_loft.htm is booked for Saturday night. Friday night we will be meeting on the docks or beach (tentative) for cocktails and munchies. This is a bring your own event. More to follow on specifics. Saturday morning we have a couple of seminars lined up that should prove interesting to all Packeteers. There is also a rumor that there will be fireworks in the area this weekend. They must of known BLISS was coming:) There are a number of sponsors that have contributed to the raffles and give aways. Please take a look at our sponsors page. Also when you see Kem and Al please give them a special thank you for getting this organized. Remember that you need to reserve dockage. Agenda: Friday: When you arrive : registration will be onboard “Top Cat” at Mitchell Park. Pick up your Captains bag, and put in your reservation for the Museum tour and Sunday breakfast. Got Question’s? Hail Bliss Rendezvous on Ch 72. 6PM : Meet and Greet Dock Party/Pot Luck Supper. Bring your favorite dish to share with the crowd. Pizza, soft drinks and other goodies will be provided by the committee. We’ll also have plates, napkins and ice. Sample some Long Island wine. The band at Claudio’s Clam Bar will provide the background music I’m sure!
Saturday: 9-11AM : Seminars/Discussions at Brewers Greenport in Sterling Basin! Take your dinghy, we’ll have a special dock waiting. Thank you to Mike Acebo at Brewer’s Greenport for his hospitality! Session 1 : Join Brewer’s 18 year veteran head mechanic Jesse Gaffga for a Discussion of our Yanmar engines and ships mechanical systems. We will be meeting in one of the yard’s shed, with an engine available for demonstration purposes courtesy of Mack Boring. Session 2 : Debbie Roser, Vanessa Williams, and Radeen Cochran will host a woman’s only discussion “Women Sailor’s Coming Together” in the conference room upstairs at Brewer’s Greenport. Join them for an open forum dealing with women’s issues and cruising. 12-1:30pm Lunch on your own. Explore Greenport. 2:00 pm Rendezvous photo’s at Mitchell Park. Wear your T shirt! 2:30-4 pm Tour Seaport Museum. Meet by the Ferry Dock. Join us for a tour of The East End Seaport Museum and learn the history of Bug Light, Claudio’s Restaurant and Greenport’s role in the America's cup. 4:00-6 pm Open Boat/Prepare for dinner. Visit with others aboard their boats or just relax and prepare for dinner. 6-10pm Rendezvous Cocktail Party/Dinner at “The Loft”. A cash bar will be available. Our sponsor’s prize raffle is after Dinner. Shelter Island Fireworks start at 9:15 (Viewable from the deck at “The Loft”) MENU Mesculin Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Sun Dried Cranberries, Pine Nuts, crumbled Goat Cheese and Wild Maine Blueberry Vinaigrette Pan Roasted Chicken with Piccholini Olives, Wild Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Diced Tomatoes and Roasted Red Potatoes Salmon encrusted with braised Red Onions and served over Scallion Basmati Rice Sliced Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Assorted Grilled Vegetables Coffee, Tea and Soft Drink
Sunday: 8am : Group Breakfast at the Coronet, Greenport's “Classic” Diner. Pay as you go. Sign up at registration so we can make reservations. 12pm on: For those staying....Possible group discussions of this years cruising stories. Walking tour of Greenport with provided Brochure. architecture/Gallery Walk/Ride the carousel. Shop Explore Greenport.
Dockage: Al has secured a $.50 discount to published rates for rendezvous attendees. You must stay 2 nights and must reserve by June 15th to get the discount. The discount will be applied to all nights you stay. Regular rates this summer will be $3.50 a night Friday and Saturday and $3 all other times. You can also stay a 5th night when you pay for 4. The Mitchell Park Marina Phone number is 631-477-2200. The town administrator informs us that they only check the phone messages on the weekend so please leave a number and they will call you back. A nonrefundable $50 deposit is required when the reservation is made. THEY ARE NOT holding slips, so early registration is suggested. There are also 3 other Marina's in Greenport, as well as Moorings across the harbor at Deering Harbor. If you are not familiar, with the area, take a look at Google earth to familiarize yourself. The Greenport Website is http://www.greenportvillage The Ganizers Register for BLISS 2008 Rendezvous (click here)
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| BLISS 2008 Sponsors Check out the BLISS 2008 Sponsors! BLISS would like to thank them all for their generous support. Please support them
BLISS 2008 Scenery
BLISS 2008 Rendezvous Dinner Pictures
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