Bruce,
We are just as miffed at the current international malaise as I can imagine our Canadian counterparts are at this uncertain point in time. My paternal grandparents immigrated from Ontario with my dad as a boy and prospered and raised a family of nine kids who each raised a bunch of kids that also raised a bunch of kids of which I am one. I always loved Canada and my siblings built a camp home on the Canadian shore of East Grand Lake in New Brunswick that we make use of when the ice is out. That makes me eligible for dual citizenship but I wonder if I would become divided amongst myself. LOL
That said I would invite you and your wife (if you are married) to join my wife and I on a sail from Westbrook Ct. To Newport and back if this purposed rendezvous materializes.
I understand a number of Americans flew into Toronto in 2024 and were hosted by their Canadian counterparts for that event.
Anyway I have hope that the Divided States of America and our neighbors can find a way to reconcile the fracture that the powers that be have created.
I have sailed my Nonsuch to both Newport and Toronto Rendezvous in the past. . When I traveled to the Toronto my boat still had a diesel engine. The Newport Rendezvous was my first cruise after converting to electric propulsion. I often think how much nicer the trip to Toronto would have been If it had been if I had the EP system installed. The trip through the Oswego and Erie Canals was memorable but, would have been much quieter and cleaner using the electric motor. Still I have great memories of the journey to and from the events. The Nonsuch Rendezvous is all about sailing these wonderful boats not politics. IMO One should keep that in mind when making the decision to attend or not attend the Rendezvous.
Newport? In the summer? WHY? Most of us who sail Narragansett Bay usually try to avoid Newport during the high season, which I believe is when the rendezvous usually occurs. We don’t even like to go there by car in the summer. I absolutely recommend having it on Narragansett Bay, but there’s so many other places that offer a much more reasonable experience (less crowds, less cost). And a day excursion to Newport from Jamestown, East Greenwich, Bristol, or Fall River or many other great spots is easy.
Dan Weinstein
Look Farther, 30C #205
East Greenwich RI
I wonder how many Nonsuch boats could fit behind the breakwaters enclosing Point Judith at the entrance to Narragansett Bay? I stayed there a couple of times. The holding is good and the living is easy. Also a nice sail into the port of Newport. Anyone coming from the west can find safe harbor before heading from that fishing village to the historic village of steel and oil barons of old.
Hearing a variety of opinions (and some very unnecessary political comments ) in a forum that is designed to discuss a boat we all admire and enjoy in our common pass-time along with less than constructive remarks and ideas reminds me of Sir Alec Issigonis. I think he pretty much nails the recent banter here and I suggest we simply stop it.
Please offer constructive ideas, not just negative criticisms. Newport IS a busy place in the summer as well as an exciting place. It’s a great place for a Nonsuch Rendezvous, (for reasons of weather protection, places to visit and food). It was in 1986 as well. Please, Let’s work together not against … Regards, Gary
I’ve had seasonal moorings in Jamestown, RI as well as Greenwich Cove in East Greenwich, RI for my 1989 NS30U.
If a distance race is contemplated by the organizers they might want to consider the annual events already on the Narr. Bay
calender for 2026.
East Greenwich Yacht Club Annual, held in mid-July (this year’s date is July 12). It’s a pursuit distance race in upper West Passage, around
government marks, but the RC may allow the Nonsuchers to determine their own course.
Safe Harbor Annual Regatta typically the first weekend in August. The first day is typically around Prudence Island but varies on weather conditions.
The Nonsuchers could probably do just the first day as the following days are W;L courses.
Following the first day distance race there is a great post-race party held at Safe Harbor New England Boatworks marina under a huge tent, on the grassy knoll
overlooking East Passage.