2018 Great Lakes Rendezvous Day Two

Yesterday Was Fun, But the Rendezvous Day Two Was Action Packed! –

The scheduled meals and presentations, of the rendezvous on day two, were easily accessible, located across the street from Port of Orillia, at the Royal Canadian Legion, which worked out well. The RCL folks were easy and delightful to work with, they made us feel like members. After breakfast Ranger Tugs Customer Service Rep Tim Bates conducted a Q & A for everyone, which continued on the docks with one-on-one sessions on attendees’ boats. Much appreciated by all. We left open a 3-hour window for “free time.” Attendees could explore downtown Orillia for shopping, eating, or walking the large, 20th Orillia Classic Car Show. One of the best I’ve ever attended, and I go to these every chance I get.

Two more boater education sessions filled the afternoon agenda

First up was a presentation, about the history of the Trent Severn Waterway, conducted by waterway Lockmaster Alec. We all learned a great deal about this Canadian treasure. Our own, Mark Renshaw (R29 owner of Irish Mist and an Orillia local), presented a talk about local boating. A big thanks to Tim, Alec, and Mark for their presentations today.

We concluded the day with a group photo and happy hour on the docks before dinner back at the RCL. The second day of the rendezvous was complete when Jodie Renshaw won a $250 Ranger Tugs parts certificate, during the Last Person Standing contest.

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Tim Bates, Fluid Motion’s Customer Service Representative gave a Q&A presentation after breakfast.

Lisa and I spent our free time during the rendezvous on day two at the Orillia Car Show. There were some unusual cars on display. There were so many crisscrossing the streets of downtown Orillia, it was almost hard to see them all.

Did I ever tell you how much Lisa like the color red?

Alec (above) gave a very informative talk about the Trent Severn Waterway and the locking system.

Mark shared with us his local navigation knowledge, pointing out some hazards and what to watch out for, on the waterway.

Before we knew it… it was Happy Hour again. Dinner was at the RCL again, so we only met on the docks for drinks before we walked to shore for dinner.

  

  

Hendricks, (with his mom, Andrea-above) Tim’s son was a real trooper during the event. Easily entertained with a good disposition, we think he enjoyed being at the rendezvous.

Our Facebook group Ranger Tugettes (a private group for women Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats) met on the dock for a group photo. As with many of these rendezvous, there are always some Tugettes present.

  

Introducing the 2018 Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats Great Lakes Area Rendezvous Attendees.

The last person standing was Jodi Smith (below-left), on Irish Mist. She won a $250 parts certificate.