Here are a few highlights that we plan for this coming summer. \u00a0 \u00a0Our first rendezvous will be in Ziegler’s Cove, in Darien where we will connect with friends from the sailing. \u00a0This chart<\/a> shows exactly where this great spot is. \u00a0 I will be attending this and other events with a\u00a0group, The Corinthians<\/a>, \u00a0that have been a part of Brenda’s and my life for many years.<\/p>\n As part of this group, I am planning a number of rendezvous for the coming season, in part because the group wants to expand their on-water activities but also because Brenda and I are planning to spend some time in local waters this summer, instead of spending much of the summer in Maine as we did last year. \u00a0 By setting dates for on-the-water activities and being involved in their planning, I can choose where I want to be and, at the same time, enjoy the company of others along the way. \u00a0What better way to make sailing even better than to connect with others for a party on the water.<\/p>\n After that early spring event the week after Memorial Day, Pandora will go to Mystic where we will use a friend’s mooring for a few weeks where we will participate in another rendezvous including one at Watch Hill RI, a place that we have visited many times over the years. \u00a0There are fun places to visit there including a walk among the stunning homes along the cliffs overlooking Block Island Sound. \u00a0Check out these shots of some of the “cottages”.<\/p>\n And these homes have wonderful gardens too. \u00a0Very nice. n \u00a0Looks like a perfect spot for an “adult beverage” on a summer evening.<\/p>\n There’s also an Op Sail<\/a> event, with sailing ships from all over the world, planned for New London, the weekend of July 6th and a 50th anniversary rendezvous of the Catboat Association at Mystic Seaport planned for that same weekend. \u00a0So much to choose from. \u00a0Brenda and I participated in the 25th anniversary\u00a0rendezvous\u00a0of the CBA way back when in our 22′ catboat Sappho. \u00a0 It’s been a while since that event. \u00a0 We are all grown up now. \u00a0Hmm…<\/p>\n Additional destinations may include a run to Maine to participate in the annual Corinthians cruise which will begin and end in Camden Maine this year. \u00a0 Having visited Maine nearly every year for over 15 summers, I am always eager to go back yet one more time.<\/p>\n Another highlight of this summer’s plans will be the “Non Cruise Cruise” that I am planning \u00a0 \u00a0with The Corinthians in\u00a0Narraganset\u00a0Bay RI. \u00a0More like a rally, this cruise designed to be a follow on event after the Corinthians cruise in Maine and will include stops throughout the bay including such great stops as East Greenwich, Potter’s Cove, Bristol and the ever popular port of Newport RI. \u00a0 We even expect to include a visit to the majestic Harbor Court clubhouse of the New York Yacht Club for cocktails and dinner. \u00a0Their site includes some great panorama views<\/a> that are worth checking out of both Harbor Court in Newport and their 44th street main clubhouse. I always enjoy the panorama of the model room<\/a>, perhaps the most stunning room in NYC. \u00a0In particular, this of the patio overlooking the harbor <\/a>in Newport\u00a0is just the spot for a cocktail on an August evening followed by dinner in the Bolero Grill<\/a>. \u00a0Not bad, not bad at all. If your computer doesn’t have the most recent Java plug in to view these, you can get it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.sailpandora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/July-2009-133.jpg\" "\\"OLYMPUS")
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