the Pardeys, “the enablers.” Others have debated their view that when it comes to offshore voyaging, simpler is better. But no one has questioned that their sailing exploits have encouraged innumerable people to get out and dip their stem in the big waters. Though Lin and Larry are contemplating future voyages on their self-built Taleisin, which is currently in Victoria, British Columbia, they were unable to attend the November presentation because of a new boat in their lives. Late in October they flew to their home base in New Zealand to take possession of Thelma, a 37- foot racing yacht, built and designed in 1895 by C. and W. Bailey in Auckland, New Zealand. They intend to return Thelma to her original glory. “We hope to have her out racing with the other classics by the end of the southern summer,” Larry commented. “She’ll still need another winter’s work to bring her to the condition she deserves. But that might take a few years, as we are going to try to avoid true winter by rejoining Taleisin for the northern summer months.” Lin adds, “We’ve read that each of us is allotted a limited number of summers. If our plan works, we might just be able to double that number from now on out.” The Seven Seas Cruising Association, with an international membership of 5000 families, promotes the enjoy-
ment of cruising while “leaving a clean wake.” The service award is presented only periodically, to commend those who have performed special services to the sailing and cruising community. For more information, call Paradise Cay Publications at (800) 736-4509, or e-mail info@paracay.com.
Recently Formed Florida Beneteau Owners Group to Meet Beneteau sailboat owners are cordially invited to attend and participate in the first annual Club Beneteau of Florida statewide Beneteau Rendezvous. This inaugural statewide rendezvous will be held this year at Marina Del Mar in Key Largo, FL and is scheduled for the weekend of March 18-20. Beneteau USA representatives, dealer support, special guest speakers and seminars, in addition to the fun, sun and games will make this a memorable and not to be missed statewide Beneteau Rendezvous. Door prizes, hats, burgees, T-shirts, etc… Parties and/or meetings will be held under a Tiki Hut, and there is a restaurant and bar that overlooks the marina. Activities abound in the Key Largo area; scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, small boat rentals, a glass-bottom boat, casino cruise, parasailing, you name it, it’s there…. Of course, the famous laid back “Keys” atmosphere is always there, too!
Schedule of events: Friday evening: welcome cocktail party and hors d’oeuvres, then dinner. Saturday morning: breakfast, guest speakers, seminars. Saturday afternoon: lunch, fun, games, activities, mini private boat show with dealer boats. Saturday evening: party and dinner, presentations. Sunday morning check out; sail out or stay for as long as you like. For more information or any questions, contact Jeffrey Schwartz, commodore of Club Beneteau of Florida at js2@adelphia.net or Beneteau sailboat owners gather at the first meeting last year of the newly- (305) 495-2300. formed Club Beneteau of Florida. Photo by Jeffrey Schwartz.
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