Recent content by rudy

Sorry to say we can't make itl. Sorry to say we can't make it. Intentions were great but unforeseen events have us at a standstill. Wishing you all a great rendezvous. Captain & First Mate of Dawntreader

Sorry to have missed the rendezvous. Captain was ready to go but boat had other plans.(Lazy thing decided to stay in its' berth and play sick.) I'm with you for having next reunion at Kevin's. Those crab sure look tempting.

Dawntreader has booked in. Looking forward to the get-together.

PowerPoint presentation Thanks for posting your PowerPoint presentation. We were unable to make the Rendezvous and it was nice to see your pictures.

Windlass Thanks for your reply...Considering I purchased this windlass and installed it in the first place, I am pretty sure I have the know-how of its removal, which incidentally I have done twice. Considering the company that manufactured it no longer exists and no other suppliers have...

My boat is a 1983 35' Mark 111. The windlass brushes wore out and I couldn't find anyone to repair or replace them. The ongoing reply was "buy a new one" and unfortunately that is just what I have to do. An old sailor once told me to buy the darn thing before you strain your back and really...

I have to replace my windlass on my 35 Ericson. Would like some feedback on which ones you have or have heard about that are reliable.

Maple Bay Maple Bay sounds good to us and so does June 24-26. Rudy & Patricia on Dawntreader.

Music Festival Dawntreader will be cruising Desolation Sound this summer and is planning a stop at the music festival. Maybe we will see you there. We don't play an instrument, but love to listen to others. Cheers, Rudy & Patricia

Ahoyi Vikings Dawntreader is signed into Slip 52 . Looking forward to the Rendezvous as we couldn't make it last year. (SIGH--AND IT WAS ON OUR SIDE OF THE POND TOO! )

Booked in !!!!! We're booked in and looking forward to the "RENDEZVOUS". Dawntreader is 31 this year and does want a bite of the birthday cake. See you all in June. Rudy & Patricia

Chas and Judy, Can you take "the helm"?? We would be happy to help ! Can you also find out if the North Sannich Yacht Club can accommodate all the boats on the 7th & 8th.

2012 Rendezvous Hi all Vikings, Can someone who is close to Sidney or Victoria take the helm? We are happy to lend a hand, but need someone "Captain? First Mate?" to start the ball "er boat" rolling. We're on Denman Is. but will do our best to assist from here. So far the date has been...

2012 Rendezvous Hi everyone, Had a great time at our first rendezvous last year and looking forward to this years. July would be great and Sidney or the San Juans is fine with us. Rudy & Patricia "Dawntreader" 35' Erickson