2017 Annual Spring Rendezvous

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1 2017 Annual Spring Rendezvous May 4th 7th Arrival & Dockage Information Preliminary Schedule of Events Sci Fi Theme Party Dinner & Awards Need More Information? Contact Marlow Marine Sales, Inc or

2 Arrival By Sea Marina Telephone: (Office) Those arriving by boat should have made arrangements through Marlow Marine for dockage at the Faro Blanco Resort. Faro Blanco Harbour Master monitors VHF Channel 16. Please contact HarbourMaster prior to your arrival. Marina Amenities Include: Showers, Laundry, Restrooms, Wi Fi, free pump out, pet friendly, daily newspaper delivery, complimentary ice and more. DIRECTIONS BY SEA are at the end of this itinerary for reference. IMPORTANT: Please note that the NEW Faro Blanco Marina is on the Gulf of Mexico side of Marathon Key Arrival By Land Telephone: Those arriving by car should have arranged for their accommodations directly with Hyatt Place in Marathon, FL 1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL Upon Arrival Thursday May 4th Registration: 2 4 pm Arrive at your leisure. Marlow Marine Sales staff will be visible on the docks. Register with us to receive your Final Event information and 2017 Cruising Club Goodie Bag. This is a great time to sign up for the Pigeon Key Tour, Turtle Rehab Tour, Sombrero Reef Snorkeling and/or Christenings/Open Boats. We know some of you have already indicated your interests; however, we request you confirm by completing and returning the official Event Sign Up Forms included in this packet. Welcome Cocktail Party Thursday May 4th Party: Located on the Yacht Club Lawn, 6 9:30 pm We will be serving terrific hors d oeuvres & extra items and, of course, cocktails to kick off this festive weekend. Reacquaint with old friends and meet new ones. Dress is casual but no blue jeans please.

3 Preliminary Schedule of Events Friday May 5th Please Look at the Marlow Marine Message Board for any changes to the Schedule. Located either inside or just outside of our Breakfast Buffet 7 9 am Location: Veranda Room, Lighthouse Grill Seminars 9 am 12:00 pm Location: Hyatt Meeting Rooms :00 9:45 Ringpower/CAT Ronny Stewart, Glen Howard, Neil McClellen, Bill Livingston and Keith Stanley (ZF). Engine performance, maintenance and warranty. How to get the best out of your engines. Reps will be on hand for consultation throughout Rendezvous. 10:00 10:30 European Cruising Thomas Kittel. Preparation, Port Clearance and highlights of travels from Russia, Norway. Members interactive participation encouraged. 10:45 11:15 MPI Marc Curreri Everything about WI FI Network 11:30 12:00 Dometic Care and maintenance of A/C systems, heads and new products Lunch on Your Own 12:00 Sombrero Reef Snorkel 1:30 3:30 pm Meet on dock at 1:15 back by 4pm Adventure One of the largest, most magnificent coral reefs in the Middle Keys. See Sign Up Sheet for full description. Space is limited Kayak Tour 1:30 3:30 pm Meet at 1:15 Sandy Beach, launch next to marina. Back by 4pm Island kayak tour to explore the water between the keys. See Sign Up Sheet for details. Space is limited. Tour of Pigeon Key 1:30 3:30 pm Meet on docks at 1:15 pm Back by 4pm The historic site is accessible by our private charter boat. If you missed it last year, you ll want to see the beautiful, culturally rich sites this year! See Sign Up Sheet for full description. Space is limited. Tour of Turtle Rehab Hospital 2 3:30pm Meet at Hyatt Place Entrance 1:45 back by 4pm Enjoy a special behind the scenes look at the hospital and an up close visit with it s residents. See Sign Up Sheet for full description. See Sign Up Sheet for full description. Space is limited. Party at the Yacht Club Lawn 6 10pm It s an Alien Invasion!! Featuring live music for your listening pleasure, all night! Enjoy an out of this world experience. May the force be with you. (Dress the part to win best of in various categories!)

4 Preliminary Schedule of Events Saturday May 6th Please Look at the Marlow Marine Message Board for any changes to the Schedule. Located either inside or just outside of our Hospitality Suite. The Hospitality Suite is open to our members please help yourself to any refreshments you may find. Breakfast Buffet 7 9 am Location: Veranda Room, Lighthouse Grill 9:00 9:30 Yacht Controller Tony Valiente Need to Re energize upon re entry to earth Seminars 9:00 am 12:00 pm Location: Hyatt Meetings Rooms Presentation on the features and latest updates on the Yacht Controller system and how it can enhance your yachting experience. 9:45 10:15 High Seas Technology Ken French, Alex Hill Presentation on the features and latest updates to the Garmin line of marine electronics. 10:30 12:00 Round Table Discussions, David Marlow and the Marlow Crew Start thinking about those questions to ask the experts. David Marlow and the sales staff will be there for a lively discussion about anything yachting. Other yachting specialists will be available for questions too. BBQ Marlow Style 12:00 1:30 Location: Marina It s time for lunch and we re serving delicious BBQ and fixins with refreshing cocktails and Lemonade to wash it all down! Christenings & Open Boats 1:30 3pm Location: Marina Christenings We would like to welcome several new members into the Marlow Marine Cruising Club Family. This is a special occasion for our proud new owners, so join them in the blessing of their new boat. Open Boats an opportunity to show off your boat, share memories and tips with fellow cruisers or just relax together in communal camaraderie. Awards Dinner 6 10pm Location: Yacht Club Lawn Cocktails 6 7 includes Derby Day Run for the Roses from 6 to 6:45!!! Wear your Derby Hats! Our final evening of this four day event will be the much anticipated Awards Dinner. Prizes will be awarded for the best of for the various contests and games held throughout the weekend. We ve ordered up a spectacular sunset for the evening and, in keeping with the Theme of the weekend, entertainment and dancing will follow.

5 Preliminary Schedule of Events Sunday May 7th Breakfast Buffet 7 9 am Location Veranda Room, Lighthouse Grill Thank You in Advance for Coming. We Look Forward to Seeing You There. Thank You Sponsors & Speakers Blue Water Desalination Coastal Yacht Services Dometic Fendmaster Freedom Lift Gulf Coast Canvas Gurit Composite High Seas Technology Thomas Kittel, MMCC Member Marlow Yachts MPI Marine Electronics Naiad Novamar Insurance Power & Motoryacht Magazine Quinn Marine Hardware Ringpower/CAT Sampson Insurance Agency Southern Boating Magazine Subzero SWD Style TAW Power Systems Tides Marine Yacht Controller Yachts International Magazine Yachting Magazine ZF Contributor: Manatee Apparel For more information, call or sales@marlowmarine.com

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