2024 Canadian Tollycruisers Tollycraft Rendezvous Info

2024 Tollycruisers Rendezvous

FAQS & INFO

as of

August 23, 2024

Pre-Rendezvous Info

The 2024 Tollycruisers Rendezvous is a TROPICAL TOLLYCRUISERS RENDEZVOUS! Many of the events/decorations/games taking place during the weekend will feature this theme.

Join in the fun by:

Decorating your boat
Dressing the part for our Rendezvous theme dinners
If your pet is attending the Rendezvous, be sure to include a Tropical themed outfit for our Pet Parade
Taking part in our themed days:
Friday: Flip Flops, Flowers & Flamingo Friday
Saturday: Parrothead Saturday
Sunday: Tropical Luau Sunday

Many Tollycruisers are known to celebrate the theme all weekend long. Prizes for best costume and decorated Tollycraft announced on Sunday night.

Please see the Rendezvous Registration page for details, dates and refund policy. To complete your registration now click here.

Full refunds (minus 10%) are available for cancellations until July 31.
Between August 1 and August 15 cancellations receive partial refunds:

Rendezvous registration: $25
There are no refunds for optional add-ons during this period

There are no refunds after August 15.
To cancel your Rendezvous registration, please complete the cancellation form.

The Rendezvous registration fee does not include moorage. Payment for your moorage is completed directly to the marina once you arrive at Telegraph Harbour.
Reserve your moorage directly with Telegraph Harbour via their online booking form. Be sure to put “Tollycruisers Rendezvous” in the group booking section.
Upon entering Telegraph Harbour contact them on Channel 66A.

Volunteers make our Rendezvous great! A couple hours (or so) of help ensures everyone has a wonderful experience.

Download the current volunteer schedule (August 23)

During registration you will select your volunteer preference. Once registration is complete, a volunteer schedule will be sent so you can plan your weekend.

Morning Coffee: Greet guests, make coffee, transfer coffee to urns, provide water for kettle (tea), tidy food area as necessary. Clean up at the end of service.
Burgers & Brews: Assist with meal prep, organize service area, initial cooking and serving | Final cooking, serving and clean-up of cooking and serving area.
50/50 and Raffle Ticket Sales: Sell tickets to all participants, ensure all tickets are torn apart. For raffle, assist participants with how to “bid” on items.
Photography: Take lots of photos!! Upload to our photo library (TBD)
Potluck Dinners: Set-up tables for serving, keep food service moving, ensure tables are clean following the potluck.
“Ruby-Marge”arita Dock Tales: Prep and serve margaritas, clean-up service area.
Set-Up / Tear Down: Assist with general set-up and tear down of Rendezvous activities throughout the weekend.
Activities, games & events: Assist with bingo, games, pet parade or marine swap meet.

Activities & Other Events

Dates, Times & Locations:

Thursday, August 29 @ 7:15 p.m. on the lawn near the ramp
Friday, August 30 @ 7:15 p.m. in the pavilion

Provided: Champagne, non-alcoholic bubbly, glasses

What to Bring: Lawn chair (Thursday) and your questions

All first time Rendezvous participants, new Tollycruisers members and anyone attending after being away for a while are invited to one of our 1^st Timers Meet & Greets.

This year we’re hosting two meet and greets – one on Thursday evening and a second on Friday evening (see the schedule for exact times) on the lawn.

Everyone is welcome to attend one or both! We’ll meet our new attendees, go over the schedule, answer your questions and mark your first Tollycruisers Rendezvous with a toast (or two… or four if you attend both)

For more ideas on what to expect, check out the photos from our recent Rendezvous:

Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Table space, labels and markers for labeling

What to Bring: Marine related items needing a new home

Do you have boating items taking up valuable space on your Tolly or your garage? Then bring them to sell at our Marine Swap Meet.

All items must be clearly labeled with you and your Tolly’s names. Please remove any unsold items promptly at the end of the Swap Meet (if we return them, we might include more than you brought).

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Location: Pavilion

What to Bring: Line (rope), boat pole or something similar (i.e. something to attach knots to)

Knots are back!! We’re refining this seminar to give you the basic knots needed on your Tolly. (And we won’t lose the handouts this year!)

During our Sunday dinner the following awards (1st – 3rd) are presented:

Best Decorated Tollys
Best Costumes

Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 5:15 p.m.

Location: On the lawn

What to Bring: Yourselves

Before our final Dock Tales, we’ll gather for a group photo. Please be on time so we can snap the photo and get on with all the fun of our Tropical Luau evening!

Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (this one starts on-time!)

Location: Pavilion

What to Bring: Pen, Paper

Join other Tollycruisers for our annual Business Meeting. Share your ideas for future club events and be part of all the Tollycruisers fun.

Date & Time: Friday, August 30 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: The Docks

Provided: Tollycrafts to explore

Curious what other Tollycraft owners have done on their Tollys? Then hit the docks and check them out during our Boat Open House.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Your Tolly

Provided: Voluntary and free safety check by RCMSAR Station 29 members

Increase your peace of mind that your Tollycraft meets the minimum safety equipment requirements with a free RCMSAR safety check.

Download their brochure for more details on what the check entails.

Sign-up now for your preferred time slot. You can also sign up at the event depending on availability.

Food & Drink

Please bring your own plates, utensils, glasses, etc. to all events.

Date & Time: Thursday, August 29 @ 4 p.m.

Location: On the dock

What to Bring: Lawn chairs, Dock Tales beverages

Planning to arrive on Thursday? Then join other early birds for Dock Tales to start the party!

Date & Time: Friday, August 30 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Behind the “old” fuel dock

Provided: Margaritas!

What to Bring: Glasses for your margaritas, chairs

Margaritas on the dock are a long-standing Tollycruisers tradition. Started by, and staffed by Ruby Olsen and Marge Felton (Rhubarb II,) it’s always been a great way to kick off Rendezvous weekend.

Donations of tequila and/or mix are appreciated.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 12:15 p.m. – 1: 30 p.m.

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Burgers and all the fixings; tropical inspired SPAM side-dishes

What to Bring: Plates, utensils, glasses and beverages

Enjoy freshly grilled burgers prepared by our volunteers

Accompanying your burger will be SPAM side dishes created for our Cook-Off. See the Fun & Games tab below for the Cook-off Information)

Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Pancake breakfast; coffee/tea; Caesars (with glasses)

What to Bring: Plates, utensils, mugs, etc.

Join us for our traditional pancake breakfast with a Caesar (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) – thanks to Brad & Cheryl Butler (The Dog House) for organizing the Terry Murphy Pancake Breakfast

Dates & Times:

Friday, August 30 @ 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 31 @ 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Monday, September 2 @ 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Location: Under the Tolly Teal tent

Provided: Pastries, coffee, tea and the fixings

What to Bring: Mug and any other utensils

Pastries and coffee/tea are served to start your day with some caffeine and a sweet treat.

Date & Time: Friday, August 30 @ 6 p.m.

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Potluck card to describe your contribution

What to Bring: Potluck contribution, potluck card (see below), plates, utensils, glasses, beverages, Friday’s 50/50 tickets, wasp deterrers (optional)

Bring your favourite Tropical themed appetizer to share as we enjoy an appy dinner.

RETURNING IN 2024: You’ll find a potluck card in your goodie bag. Please use this to describe your dish.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 5:30 p.m.

Location: Pavilion

What to Bring: Potluck contribution, potluck card (see below), plates, utensils, glasses, beverages, Saturday’s 50/50 tickets, raffle tickets, wasp deterrers (optional)

Bring your favourite Margaritaville themed potluck dish to share.

RETURNING IN 2024: You’ll find a potluck card in your goodie bag. Please use this to describe your dish.

Dates & Times: Sunday, September 1

4:30 p.m. – Ohana Dock Tales on the Lawn
4:45 p.m. – BBQs turned on
6 p.m. – Dinner in the pavilion

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Fresh BC corn, shucked by you (see Fun and Games) and prepared by Doug and Kathy Bell (Bellelaff)

What to Bring: Your favourite protein, plates, utensils, glasses, beverages, Sunday’s 50/50 tickets, wasp deterrers (optional)

We’ll fire up the BBQs at the pavilion at 4:45 p.m. So grab your chairs, dock tales and grilling supplies and join us for a “backyard BBQ” on the lawn.

NOTE 1: the club provides the corn, you provide your protein.

NOTE 2: you can also prepare your protein on your Tolly instead of using the marina’s BBQs.

Fun and Games

Date & Time: Poker hands can be purchased beginning on Thursday, August 29 from Doug & Kathy Bell (Bellelaff). Completed packages must be returned by Sunday, September 1 at 12 p.m.

Location: Thetis Island

Provided: Poker run info ($5/hand)

What to Bring: Mosquito repellant for the walk/bike around Thetis Island

Cost: $5/hand

Take a leisurely walk (bike ride, scooter ride, etc) around Thetis Island to complete your hand(s) for the Bud Cooper Memorial Poker Run. The three Tollycruisers with the best poker hands take home a share of the pot!

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 2:30 p.m.

Location: Lawn

Provided: Regulation flip flops; “Tolly Cruise” the avocado; prizes

What to Bring: Chair; beverage

Join us for some Tropical Tolly Fun!!

Flip Flop Flippin – Who has most accurate flip flop flippin’ skills? We’ll provide the regulation flip flops.

Hot Avocado -Who will be the last person to escape the avocado? You don’t want to be caught holding Tolly Cruise when the music stops.

Date & Time: Friday, August 30 @ 8 p.m.

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Bingo cards, daubers (if you don’t have a favourite one)

What to Bring: Cash; your good-luck troll; a drink; favourite dauber; mosquito repellant

Cost: $5 for one card or $20 for 5

A crowd favourite, join other bingo lovers to see if you will be the first to yell Bingo (and make enemies of everyone needing just one more square).

All proceeds go to the winner(s).

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 11:30 a.m.

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Can of SPAM; prizes

What to Bring: Your yummy SPAM side dish in the provided judging cups; remainder in a serving dish for participants to enjoy alongside their burger lunch.

Take our key ingredient (SPAM) and elevate it into a yummy side dish for our burger lunch. Judges will select the winner.

Details

Three judges will taste the Cook-Off using the following criteria:

10 points: Taste
6 points: Use of SPAM in the dish
4 points: Creativity and theme

Use the three containers in your goodie bag to prepare samples for judging. These have been labeled with your contest number. On Saturday, take your samples for judging to the pavilion between 11:30 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. Please do not include your name or boat name – it’s a blind judging.

Bring the rest of your side dish to the BBQ area in a serving container for lunch.

Your dish must contain the key ingredient and all other ingredients are up to you. Dish may be served hot or cold.

Date & Time: Friday, August 30 @ 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Docks – have your dinghy ready to go by 1:30 p.m.

What to Bring: Your dinghy; PFDs

Join us for a Blind Man Dinghy Race – who will navigate the course fastest??

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Shuffleboard Court

Provided: Music and prizes

What to Bring: Chair, favourite dock tale

Now this one may get you singing! Grab your favourite docktail, lawn chair and join Bill Hennis for our annual Name That Tune!

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31 @ 7 p.m.

Location: Pavilion

What to Bring: Cash ($5/team); a drink; mosquito repellant; cards; crib board (if your Tolly has one)

NEW FOR 2024! Join us for our inaugural cribbage tournament. Only $5 to enter with the proceeds going to the top 3 teams.

We will supply 10 cribbage boards but if you have one on your Tolly, please feel free to bring it.

Rules for the Tollycruisers Cribbage Tournament

Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 1:30 p.m.

Location: Shuffleboard Court

Provided: Corn; bottle of rum; prizes

What to Bring: Toonies (or cash) for the Rum Toonie Toss; chair; beverage

Join us for some Tropical Tolly Fun!!

Aw Shucks Julie Hausberg Corn Husking Competition– Our longest standing tradition – husking corn for our Saturday dinner. Named in honour of Julie Hausberg who brought the idea of a Canadian Rendezvous to life, you’ll compete to shuck your corn the fastest (and cleanest).

Rum Toonie Toss – Take home a bottle of rum if your toonie is closest to the bottle of rum in this club fundraiser! See more details in the Fundraising section below.

Lei Toss Relay – Which team can toss the lei fastest? This knock-out tournament will crown the fastest lei tossers on the island.

Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Location: Shuffleboard Court (Pavilion if it’s raining)

Provided: Judges and prizes

What to Bring: Completed pet parade bio; your pet; comfy chair (optional)

All pets (with their humans) are welcome to take part in our annual Pet Parade. Tollycruisers celebrities judge the pets based on the following criteria:

Theme: How well the Rendezvous theme is portrayed by the pet.
Personality: How well is the pet’s personality reflected?
Strut: Do the pet and human “own” the red carpet?
Creativity: Incorporation of creativity into the overall presentation.
The pets with the three highest overall scores receive prizes.

Prior to the pet parade, complete the pet information form (included in your goodie bag) to hand to the MC during the Pet Parade.

Fundraising & SWAG

Dates & Times:

Tickets sold throughout the day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Drawings following dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Location: Volunteers in red aprons on the docks

Provided: 50/50 tickets; a chance to win the $$

What to Bring: Cash

Ticket Prices: 5 for $5 or 25 for $20

50/50 tickets will be sold throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Look for the volunteers in the red aprons walking up and down the dock (there’s also a good chance they’ll find you).

With three drawings – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – triple the chances to win!

The winner receives 50% of the sales for that day. The remaining 50% goes to the club who will donate 5% to the Princess Louisa Inlet Foundation.

Dates & Times:

Saturday, August 31 @ 8:30 a.m. (bring items you are donating to the pavilion)
Purchase your raffle tickets and “bid” on your favourite item(s) between 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Winners announced following dinner on Saturday, August 31

Location: Pavilion

Provided: Raffle tickets; a chance to win some awesome items

What to Bring: Cash; item(s) to donate to the raffle

Ticket Prices: 1 for $5 or 5 for $20

Our silent auction raffle uses tickets to “bid” on your favourite item(s). Purchase your auction tickets and explore the available raffle items. To bid, leave as many tickets as you’d like in the box in front of your favourite item(s).

There’s no limit to how many tickets you can place in any given box nor how many items you can bid on.

If you have items to donate, please bring them to the pavilion at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 31. We will provide you with a ticket box to describe your item.

Winners announced on Saturday following dinner.

NOTE: Donations are appreciated for the Silent Auction Raffle. Please contact Sandra Lewis if you have items for the silent auction raffle.

Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 1:30 p.m.

Location: Shuffleboard Court

Provided: Bottle of rum; toonies; tape and markers to identify your toonies

What to Bring: Toonies or cash to buy toonies

Ticket Prices: 1 Toonie = 1 toss and chance to win the bottle of rum

Bring your toonies (or buy some from us) to see if you can be the closest to the bottle and take home the rum.

Date & Time: Preorder when you register

Provided: Two new Tollycruisers SWAG items.

NEW FOR 2024! We have created two new Tollycruisers SWAG items – a hat and sweatshirt.

Hat Details:

Price: $25

Colour: White with black visor accent (not shown) with embroidered Tollycruisers logo

This heavyweight cap is made from 100% brushed organic cotton twill. Cap is designed with a pre-curved sandwich visor with black accent (not shown).

Fabric: Organic cotton twill
6 panel construction
Mid-profile fit
Structured crown
Stitched eyelets
Curved accent sandwich bill
Self-fabric adjustable strap with elastic buckle
Interior hook and loop system

Sweatshirt Details:

Price: $45

Colour: Dark Heather with white distressed screen print

This Gildan® 50/50 cotton/polyester blend sweatshirt has a super-soft feel constructed from air jet-spun yarn and a non-pill performance after wash and wear.

Fabric: 13.3-oz/lnyd 50/50 cotton/polyester blend
Heather Sport colours are 60/40 polyester/cotton blend
Non-pilling
Crewneck
Set-in sleeves
Rib-knit cuffs, collar and waistband
Double-needle stitching throughout

How to Order:

Order your SWAG items when you register for the Rendezvous.
We’ll deliver your SWAG items to you when you arrive.

Okay, it’s not quite that simple.

We do have minimum numbers that must be achieved for each item. If we don’t, we will refund you at the Rendezvous.
If you have to cancel your registration, we will refund you as per our refund policy. Please note there are no refunds after August 15 (we can send your SWAG home with another member or pick-up can be arranged at Shelter Island Marina).

Not coming to the Rendezvous?!?!?

While we are unable to ship these items, we are happy to send them home with another member or arrange pick-up at Shelter Island Marina in Richmond.
Please note if you choose to have your SWAG sent home with another member and they are unable to attend the Rendezvous, your items will be available at Shelter Island Marina unless we are notified of alternate delivery during the Rendezvous.

2024 Tollycruisers Rendezvous

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Food & Drink

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Fundraising & SWAG

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