Islander Owners United

We love to hear about people using their boats, and one of the best ways to ensure you’ll consistently use it is to join some kind of cruising club. We’ve run several reports from those adventurous Potter Yachters, who gather monthly to take out their little boats, but today’s report is from Don Grass, who organized the inaugural All Islander Rendezvous at Two Harbors on Catalina, September 10-12.

"Though 14 Islander owners had signed up for the cruise-out," says Grass, "only seven were able to make it. Islander owners began gathering at Isthmus Cove on Thursday, and by Friday everyone had made the trek to the safety of Two Harbors. We must have made an impression because, more than once, people told us they’d never seen so many Southern California Islander boats in one place before.

"Some owners spent Saturday visiting other boats, shooting the breeze, and seeing what innovations others had made to their boats. At 2:00 p.m. the coals were lit, and the festivities officially began. Like most potluck BBQs, there was no shortage of good things to eat and drink, and by early evening, most owners had retired to their boats. Since Sunday was a free day, some of us took hikes, some explored by dinghy, and others just relaxed. The event was wrapped up that night with a dinner at the Harbor Reef Restaurant, with a raffle featuring prizes from Seaman Marine Software, Cruising Solutions, San Diego Marine Exchange, and West Marine Shelter Island. It wouldn’t have been the same without their great prizes. Hopefully we’ll have twice the turn-out next year!"