For Immediate Release

Press Contact:

Marnie Read

207-266-9381

Fireworks, Dance Band, Airshow, Previews and Premieres all Part of

the Second Annual Penobscot Bay Rendezvous – August 16-19

Stephens Waring Yacht Design to Debut new Daysailer at Wayfarer Marine

Stanley Paris, owner of Kiwi Spirit to Speak at Lyman-Morse

Camden, Maine  The event is just a month away and organizers are busy putting together the final details on what promises to be another great event. To date forty-five sail and powerboats have signed up for the four-night three-day event co-hosted by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. Organizers expect between 60-70 boats to participate this year.

The participants will be feted at Lyman-Morse on Thursday, August 16^th. Guests will be among the first to see Kiwi Spirit, the new Farr 63 being built for Stanley Paris whose goal with Kiwi Spirit is to break Dodge Morgan’s round the world, solo and unassisted record. Mr. Paris will also attend the event and give a presentation Thursday night. Also new to this year’s schedule is an airshow by the Texas Flying Legends, Friday August 17^th at 1130. The public is encouraged to watch the show from the Rockland Breakwater. The airshow will be followed up by the start of the sailboat racing so a great opportunity to see some PBR action. Friday night’s post-event party for the regatta will be held at Rockland’s The Pearl on the Pier restaurant. Saturday night’s festivities will take place at Wayfarer Marine in Camden. Stephens Waring Yacht Design is bringing two stunning boats to the event: their newest design, the Rivolta Vintage 43 daysailer will debut at the event. Plus they are bringing Ginger another stunning design by SWYD. During cocktails on Saturday guests will get the first look at the new yacht plus and Ginger – a real treat.

The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous welcomes both the hard-core sailor as well as the recreational sailor who is not so competitive or concerned with getting around the marks first but would like to join in a new activity on the water. Last year’s fleet featured many first time racers and they are all coming back this year for more. Ted Smith the Rendezvous’ Primary Racing Officer is once again in charge of assigning everyone to his or her desired class so that everyone participates at his or her level of intensity. In other words, super yachts to daysailers are encouraged to participate. Bucket Rules will apply to the super yachts, and skippers can recruit rock stars and pile on the rail meat or you can spend the day in the cruising class, leisurely going from mark to mark and join in the festivities each evening.

Ben Ellison, long time Maine cruiser and photojournalist is the go-to-guy for the weekend’s powerboat owners and guests while accompanying the fleet aboard his Duffy 37 Gizmo.  Powerboaters will participate in two days of a Photo Pursuit and a Poker Run. What is a Photo Pursuit? First of all it is not a race but a challenge to take memorable digital photographs from your boat. This is a great event whether you have been cruising Penobscot Bay for years or are visiting the area during your summer cruise.

The primary challenge of Friday’s Photo Pursuit will be to take fine pictures of each other's yachts while underway and framed by worthy local scenery like Owl's Head Light, with the bonus being that everyone should end up with shots of their own boat. Other photo opportunities on Friday will be the action around the Texas Flying Legends airshow, the sailboat race starts and the remarkable variety of working waterfront subjects to be found in the nooks and crannies of Rockland Harbor.

Saturday’s course will include more powerboat photography, this time at speed, as the fleet crosses the Bay to the Vinalhaven and North Haven area. This year PBR is adding a historical element to the Photo Pursuit and the Sunday Poker Run with the help of Penobscot Marine Museum's Ben Fuller. Part exploration, part artistic endeavor, part history, the two Bens will make sure that each day's Photo Pursuit is one to remember.

Each afternoon, contestants will download their best images with a team of Photo Pursuit Techies who will create a slide show of the day’s images. Well-known marine photographers Billy Black of Newport and Jamie Bloomquist of Maine Boats Homes & Harbors and US Harbors, as well as Lincolnville's Joseph Corrado and others, will choose the top three photographers for Sunday’s Awards Ceremony.

Last year the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous was recognized by Yachting Magazine as one of the Year’s Best events for good reason.  The vast majority of last year’s fleet have signed up again this year as have the sponsors.

The $360 sailboat registration fee covers the following for two people:

- Boat registration for three days of on the water racing or power boat activities

- Thursday night's Opening Night barbecue and fireworks at Lyman-Morse

- Transportation to and from the dinner from Rockland Harbor

-Friday post-event party at The Pearl

 -Saturday night Surf and Turf dinner dance at Wayfarer Marine

-Sunday afternoon Awards Ceremony at Wayfarer Marine

Powerboaters pay $460 as their ticket includes all of the above features plus brunch at North Haven’s Nebo Lodge. Extra guests are $230 each and include all of the above.

A limited number of Sail and Power Only Tickets will be offered for $180 per boat for those only interested in racing or the power boat events.

To register go to www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com or call 207-236-4378

For Immediate Release

June 18, 2012

Contact: Marnie Read – 207-266-9381

Texas Flying Legends Museum to Perform at

2012 Penobscot Bay Rendezvous

Camden, Maine:  Penobscot Bay organizers announce that the world famous Texas Flying Legends Museum will perform at the 2012 Penobscot Bay Rendezvous on Friday, August 17^th at 11:30am. The public will have a perfect view of the airshow from the Rockland Breakwater.

Based out of Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, the Texas Flying Legends Museum flies their growing collection of aircraft from Texas to Minot, North Dakota each spring, to Wiscasset, Maine each summer, and back to Texas in the fall. The group acquires the best flying WWII aircraft available today and campaign these Flying Legends with a sense of inspiration for those who are not aware or involved in the great history of the United States, and most importantly, honor the many that are.

The museum’s planes participating in the airshow are: B-25 – Betty’s Dream, P-40K – Aleutian Tiger, P-51D – Dakota Kid II, FG-1D Corsair – Whistling Death, and A6-M2 Japanese Zero – Last Samurai. Information on the Texas Flying Legends Museum can be found at www.flyingfreedom.us.

After the ½ hour airshow, the public should stick around to watch some great sailboat racing as the start the first day of racing will get underway immediately following the air show. 

Presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, last year’s inaugural event was just what the organizers, participants and sponsors hoped for: great weather for racing and power boat events, a fantastic mix of sail and power boats, and three nights of fabulous parties.

The 2012 Penobscot Bay Rendezvous will adhere to a similar format of three days of on the water events for the fleet of power and sailboats. This year the powerboat fleet has its own PRO or Powerboat Guide in Ben Ellison. The power and motor yachts will take off on a Photo Pursuit on Friday and Saturday. This is not a race; rather each powerboat will be given a list of well-known Penobscot Bay landmarks or features to photograph. The event will combine the navigation skills and creativity of our power fleet. The images will be shown each night. A panel of professional photographers and other distinguished Judges will judge the work and awards will be presented to the top three photographers at Awards Ceremony on Sunday. What powerboat event would be complete without a Poker Run? Cards will be left at various local establishments and can be collected throughout the weekend. Hands will be dealt on Sunday before the Awards Ceremony.

Sailboat racing will be on a variety courses set in Penobscot Bay. Ted Smith, the regatta’s Primary Race Officer will officiate the weekend’s on the water activities. Three-days worth of fun and scenic courses and exciting and competitive racing will be offered. There will be a class and level of intensity to fit every sailor. This is a great regatta to enter if you have never raced before as the Race Committee takes great care in assigning boats to the correct division. The coveted Yellow Jerseys will be handed out each evening to the day’s winning skippers. Yellow Jerseys must be worn during the following day’s competition – penalties will be assessed, if the skipper does not abide the dress code!

A welcoming dinner kicks off the event on Thursday at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding in Thomaston. Stanley Paris, the owner of Kiwi Spirit will give a talk about his plans to break Dodge Morgan’s round the world record and PBR guests will be among the first to see Kiwi Spirit. Fireworks over the St. George River will cap off that night.

Rockland is the center of attention on Friday with the Texas Flying Legends airshow starting the event off the Rockland breakwater. The Pearl is the location for post-race celebration and that evening the sail and power fleet will overnight in Rockland.

Saturday’s destination is Camden Harbor. Stephens Waring Yacht design will once again have one of their designs dockside for guests to view during the cocktail hour. Wayfarer Marine will host the night’s surf and turf dinner dance. After dinner, guests will dance the night away to the seven-piece dance band Groove Authority.

Registration is now open! Go to www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com You really do not want to miss this party!

Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is presented by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Wayfarer Marine and these terrific sponsors: Allen Insurance and Financial, HUB International, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Stephens Waring Yacht Design, Billy Black Photography, Cruising World Magazine, Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce, Yachting Magazine.

For Immediate Release

Press Contact: Marnie Read – 207-266-9381

Marnie.read@gmail.com

It’s On! Penobscot Bay Rendezvous August 16-19^th, 2012!

Camden, Maine:  Save the Date, Pencil us in, Chart a Course, however you want to phrase it, the point is the Second Annual Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is scheduled for August 16-19^th.  While the detailed schedule has not officially been nailed down, events will take place in Camden, Rockland and Thomaston, Maine with on the water events for the sail and power fleet running from Rockland to Camden.

Presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, last year’s inaugural event was just what the organizers, participants and sponsors hoped for: great weather for racing and power boat events, a fantastic mix of sail and power boats, and three nights of fabulous parties.

The 2012 event will adhere to the same format of three days of on the water events for the fleet of power and sailboats. The power and motor yachts will take off on a Photo Pursuit on Friday and Saturday. This is not a race; rather each powerboat will be given a list of well-known Penobscot Bay landmarks or features to photograph. The event will combine the navigation skills and creativity of our power fleet. The images will be shown each night. A panel of professional photographers and other distinguished Judges will judge the work and awards will be presented to the top three photographers at Awards Ceremony on Sunday. What powerboat event would be complete without a Poker Run? Cards will be left at various local establishments and can be collected throughout the weekend. Hands will be dealt on Sunday before the Awards Ceremony.

Sailboat racing will be on a variety courses set in Penobscot Bay. Ted Smith, the regatta’s Primary Race Officer will officiate the weekend’s on the water activities. Three-days worth of fun and scenic courses and exciting and competitive racing will be offered. There will be a class and level of intensity to fit every sailor.PHRF Racing Divisions, Cruising Division, DH/SH Division, as well as Multi-hull and One Design Divisions being offered. Bucket Rules and Jim Teeters Bucket Ratings will apply for the super yacht division. Local one-design classes are encouraged to sign-up; a three-boat fleet will qualify for their own start. This is a great regatta to enter if you have never raced before as the Race Committee takes great care in assigning boats to the correct division.

 The committee will be finalizing the party details over the next couple of months. The coveted Yellow Jerseys will be handed out each evening to the day’s winning skippers. Yellow Jerseys must be worn during the following day’s competition – penalties will be assessed, if the skipper does not abide the dress code!

Last year’s event venues included the welcoming dinner at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding in Thomaston. Fireworks over the St. George River capped off that night. Friday evening guests gathered at the Camden Yacht Club for a sumptuous cocktail reception hosted by Cellardoor Winery and Megunticook Market. Saturday night’s fete at Wayfarer Marine was sponsored by Stephens Waring Yacht Design and started out with cocktails aboard their new launch Isobel, followed by a surf and turf dinner. After dinner, guests danced the night away to the seven-piece dance band Nightlife.

Pre-registration is now open! Go to www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com You really do not want to miss this party!

Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is Maine’s newest sailing and power event presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. Super yachts, to classics to performance racers, Picnic Boats and lobster yachts are invited to enter. The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is a celebration of boating and boatbuilding. Featuring daily races for sailboats and a Poker Run and Photo Pursuit events for powerboats, the participants will have access to both Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding world-renowned boatyards and will be hosted each night at a different exclusive venue. Lobster bakes, barbeques, dancing and fireworks are all a part of the ticket. To see photos and results from the 2011 event click here - http://www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com

For Immediate Release

Press Contact: Marnie Read – 207-266-9381

Marnie.read@gmail.com

Inaugural Penobscot Bay Rendezvous a Smashing Success!

Camden, Maine:  It was just what the organizers, participants and sponsors hoped for: great weather, a fantastic mix of boats, some challenging on the water conditions and three nights of fabulous parties. More than a good time was had by all who participated in the first Penobscot Bay Rendezvous, held August 18-21^st and presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding.

Lyman- Morse kicked off the event with yard tours of their impressive facility on the banks of the St. George’s River in Thomaston, ME.  Maine Coast Catering served a delicious “all local fare” barbeque; local historian, Renny Stackpole provided the context of boatbuilding in the state of Maine with a brief talk before the night came to a brilliant finale with a fireworks display.  Central Maine Pyrotechnics put on a show no one will forget!

After a forecast of  “widespread fog” the skies Friday were bright blue and the breeze filled in nicely out of the south for the first race.  A 1.8 mile weather leg greeted the competitors in three divisions, PHRF racing 1 and 2, double handed and cruising canvas.

As expected, Isobel, the magnificent new Stephens Waring custom 75-footer (sporting a PHRF rating of minus 69!)  powered away and but was not able to save her time, with Hoi Ann (Center Harbor 50) finessing a corrected win and War Bride (J/124) second followed by Isobel in third.

In PHRF 2, the J/80 Chaise Lounge was first followed by the J/24 Havoc in second, and for variety,  Cabot Lyman’s vintage Puffin was third.

The double-handed fleet saw the J/42 Bravo win the start and the first leg but then get run down by eventual winner, J/46 Abracadabra, and the well-sailed Sabre 386 Esmeralde in second, withBravo third.  The top two boats were sailed by experienced (and very compatible) husband and wife teams.

Cruising canvas featured a wild variety of types and sizes from the C & C 110 sailed by the Lorraine family, to three 53-foot J/160s, to a Little Harbor 68 and the trophy laden veteran 48’ cat Frers designed-ketch,Acadia.  Acadia took the honors followed by the J/160 True on her maiden voyage under command of Howie Hodgson and the relatively diminutive C & C 110 Hightail.

The powerboat fleet of nine departed Rockland on the southern Photo Pursuit course. The seven subjects ranged from the specific – Owl’s Head Lighthouse to the more general – a schooner and lobster boat.

The fleet arrived in Camden Harbor on time for the 5-8pm cocktail party at the Camden Yacht Club sponsored and hosted by Bettina Doulton of Cellardoor Winery and Lani Temple of Megunticook Market. Participants of the Rendezvous were by now fully convinced that they were taking part in a very different regatta as the food, wine and décor was savory, delicious, and elegant. As Ted Smith, PRO grinded out the results, the Photo Pursuit participants downloaded the images of the day and the results were mixed into a slide show for all to see. When the results were announced, the Class winners were awarded Yellow PBR jerseys and instructed to wear them the following day. 

Saturday’s forecast was for 8 knots out of the south with some fog.   Instead it was 20 knots and a wide range of visibility from 1/8 mile to unlimited sparkling seas. 

PHRF 1 got one race off. WithIsobel taking first, followed by Sans Coulottes and War Bride. PHRF 2 was joined by the very experienced Snow Star team on their 40 Walstead (woodie).  With the increase wind, Puffin garnered a 1, 2 followed by the J/24 with 1,3 and Snow Star with a 3, 2.

Double-handed saw the addition of the Irish Oyster 56 A Lady, who was passing through Camden on their circumnavigation.  The stiff breeze was exactly to their liking and they won the day followed by the J/46 Abracadabra in second and the J/42 once again in third.

Cruising canvas once again saw the domination of Acadia, followed by the blue water proven Kanter 65 Te Mana in second and Machbuster (Little Harbor 68) also reveling in the big breeze.

The powerboats tracked down 7 subjects on the Photo Pursuits northern course. Images on the list to capture included the Islesboro Ferry, a seal and Grindle Point Lighthouse. 

This was a Saturday night in Camden to remember, the evening was August-perfect reminding everyone why we love Maine so much. Making the night truly special, Isobel’s owners graciously invited the Rendezvous’ participants aboard to view Isobel during the cocktail hour.

A surf and turf buffet fortified guests before the band kicked up. This group probably would have danced to the hokey pokey (the energy was that electric). Boston’s Nightlife delivered with dance hit after hit. With the lights of Camden Harbor as a backdrop, the dance floor was packed as the group celebrated. Yellow jerseys were again handed out during a break in the dancing and guests admired the photography of the powerboat fleet. Penobscot Bay Rendezvous strives to be good neighbors, and the party ended with a full dance floor shouting out Steve Perry’s anthem of Don’t Stop Believing just a bit after 11pm (in accordance to Camden’s sound ordinance.)

Stephens Waring Yacht Design, one of nine Commodore sponsors of the event, hosted Saturday night’s dinner dance at Wayfarer Marine. Design partner Paul Waring had this to say: “There really was something for everyone over the four days: a dinner and fireworks display on Thursday, a well-appointed cocktail party on Friday, a superb dinner and dance Saturday and great PHRF racing as well as social activities for the powerboat fleet each day. The balance between competition and light social affairs in the evenings made for a wonderful success and we can't wait for next year's Rendezvous."  

On Sunday, finally the forecasters were spot on – 15 to 20 knots of southerly and “patchy fog”. They were only a bit off on the fog which frequently dropped visibility to the 100 foot range adding a wonderful bit of excitement as some of the boats rocketed around the course at 10 knots plus.

PHRF 1 was having a great race until the leeward mark forced an abandonment and restart.  The second attempt was won by the J/124 War Bride with the Beneteau 40.7 Sans Coulottes in second.

PHRF 2 saw the J/24Havoc with the win followed by the J/80 Chaise Lounge and Puffin in third.

In double handed, the J/42 Bravo finally found the pace and concentration necessary for the win, with the Oyster 56 A Lady in second and the J/46 Abracadabra in third. 

The powerboat field wrapped up the weekend with a Poker Run. Specially designed PBR cards with sponsors logos had to be collected over the weekend from the hosts Cabot Lyman and Shane Flynn, a French & Braun, Camden’s local grocer and other stops. Sunday’s cards had to be collected from the PretiFlaherty and Merrill Lynch race marks.  Cellardoor’s Bettina Doulton returned to deal out the cards and Liberty Call’s owner Marie Martus got up from the table with the winning hand and $100 gift certificate to Rockport’s hot spot Shepherd’s Pie. In order to not get arrested, PBR would like to remind Maine’s Gaming Authority that “no additional fees were paid to play or participate in the Poker Run.”

Awards Presentation wrapped up the weekend.  With the awards themselves in keeping with the distinctive feel of the weekend. The First Place trophy was a custom designed buoy crafted in Sitka spruce and mahogany by Lyman-Morse’s Dan Mercuro; second place was a custom designed and crafted bronze medallion by local artist Richard Remsen and third place was a customized key ring from Maine’s ChartMetalworks.  Full scoring can be found here - http://www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com/final-results

George Sayre, owner of Clewless an Arundel 27 won the Photo Pursuit. Click here to see a selection of his photos - http://www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com/image/tid/3

Billy Black covered the weekend and has an incredible selection of shots from the four days and nights – to check out his gallery go here: http://www.billyblack.com/gallery.html

Over the weekend it became clear that some participants deserved to be recognized. Five of the 28 boats were helmed by women. Patti Spalding, owner of the J24 Havoc won her class and a $500 gift certificate to 412, one of Rockland’s finest boutiques for Best Performance by a Female Skipper. Ben Blake, single-handed his J160 Atlantic quite respectfully, and was awarded An Extra Hand. And Stephen Hyde of Cork, Ireland, owner and skipper of the Oyster 56 A Lady was given a souvenir snow globe and a couple of nights retreat at Lincolnville’s Point Lookout. He and his wife are completing a circumnavigation. Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding each awarded 5 gallons of paint to one of their owners.

Next year’s dates will be announced soon. Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is  Maine’s newest sailing and power event presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. Super yachts, to classics to performance racers, Picnic Boats and lobster yachts are invited to enter. The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is a celebration of boating and boatbuilding. Featuring daily races for sailboats and a Poker Run and Photo Pursuit events for powerboats, the participants will have access to both Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding world-renowned boatyards and will be hosted each night at a different exclusive venue. Lobster bakes, barbeques, dancing and fireworks are all a part of the ticket. To see photos and results from the 2011 event click here - http://www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com/final-results

SWYD's Isobel on the podium at inaugural Penobscot Bay Rendezvous

Belfast, Maine, USA – 25 August 2011. Stephens Waring Yacht Design's latest yacht Isobel continued its string of podium finishes at last weekend's inaugural Penobscot Bay Rendezvous in Maine, USA. The 75ft spirit of tradition fast cruiser claimed second overall on handicap behind War Bride, a 41ft J/124.

The inaugural three day regatta was a celebration of Maine boating and boatbuilding – this coupled with some first class racing and local dinners and entertainment made the event one for the calendar next year. SWYD was 'Commodore' sponsor of the event and hosted a dinner dance on the Saturday evening in Camden, design partner Paul Waring gives some insight: “There really was something for everyone over the four days: a dinner and fireworks display on Thursday, a well-appointed cocktail party on Friday, a superb dinner and dance Saturday and great PHRF racing as well as social activities for the powerboat fleet each day. The balance between competition and light social affairs in the evenings made for a wonderful success and we can't wait for next year's Rendezvous."    

Isobelhas been busy since the launch on the 15 July at Brooklin Boat Yard. After a week of sail trials, she competed in the Castine Classic Yacht Race (1^st in class), the Camden-Brooklin feeder race (2^nd overall on corrected), the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta (1^st overall on corrected) and the Shipyard Cup – a Bucket event – where she was the smallest yacht in the fleet. With August's racing successes behind them, her owners, the Schottes, are planning some East coast family cruising in the autumn. 

“We are really pleased with how well Isobel is performing right out of the box and we’re thrilled with her success,” said design partner Bob Stephens. “The most rewarding part of the Rendezvous however, was welcoming regatta crews and guests onboard, fielding their questions and enjoying their feedback.” 

Isobel was not the only SWYD design to turn heads in August, the 50ft Hoi An (launched in 2003)won the Down East Race Weekend and finished fourth at the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous last weekend after scoring a win in Friday’s race (the only one she competed in).

Satisfied that Isobel is living up to the owners' expectations, Paul Waring and Bob Stephens are back in the design office and concentrating on some exciting new projects, both little and large...

Click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/stephenswaringdesignto see some footage of Isobel under sail.

For high resolution photography of Isobel racing, please contact  media@stephenswaring.com

Information on Isobel

Isobel, the latest yacht to spring from the Stephens Waring Yacht Design drawing board, is a 75ft light displacement fast cruiser and the culmination of 14 months work from design to build completion. This yacht is the fourth designed by SWYD for owners, Mr and Mrs Schotte. “The reason I came back to the design team at Stephens Waring for another boat for my wife and I is their extraordinary talent for creating a magnificent boat that truly suits the – sometimes conflicting – objectives of the owners,” said Richard Schotte. Stephens Waring Yacht Design is well known for pushing the spirit of tradition design envelope and Isobel will not disappoint. Their latest yacht advances the edge of the class with a light-displacement hull form that pulls together characteristics from vessels as disparate as 19th century pilot boats and 21st century shorthanded racers. A continuous flow from cockpit through saloon to the accommodation below allows her crew to enjoy as much or as little exposure to the elements as they want. The powerful rig with square-top mainsail is fine-tuned for fast and comfortable short-handed sailing.

Technical specifications

LOA: 75ft 8in (23.1m)

Length on deck: 68’ 8” (20.9m)

LWL: 57ft 2in (17.4m)

Beam: 15ft (4.57m)

Draft: 10ft (3.05m)

Displacement: 38,000lb (17,270kg)

About Stephens Waring Yacht Design

Stephens Waring Yacht Design has specialised in high quality yachts of modern wood construction since its creation in 1960 by Joel White of Brooklin Boat Yard. The Maine based design house is well known for sprit of tradition designs that breathe high performance into traditional lines and is widely recognisedas a centre of excellence for craftsmanship. Design partners Bob Stephens and Paul Waring teamed up in the 90s and since then the design house has become an influential leader in the creation of high-end custom yachts that range from daysailers, such as the well-known W-Class, to larger cruiser/racers and motor launches. In keeping with Maine tradition, both Stephens and Waring have years of hands-on experience as first-rate craftsmen, this combined with the practical experience gained from many miles of inshore and offshore sailing, means their yachts work. They work in the shop, on the water and, importantly, on the eye. Stephens Waring Yacht Design is committed to the style and proportion of both traditional and modern yachts and strives to combine beauty and grace with performance.

For photography and videos of other SWYD yachts, please go to: http://www.stephenswaring.com/filetrunk/files/private/Press

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For Immediate Release July 30th

Contact: Marnie Read – 207-266-9381

Penobscot Bay Rendezvous: Join the Party! August 18^th-21st This new event for Sail and Power Sets Itself Apart from the Other Regattas And answers the Question: What is a Photo Pursuit?

Camden, Maine: Committee members of the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous have been working since February creating a 4-day sail and power event that would be memorable, inclusive, fun and top-notch in every respect.

The foundation of the event is the two hosts, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding of Thomaston and Wayfarer Marine of Camden. Guests will have access to behind the scenes tours of these two world-class boatyards. Lyman-Morse will host Thursday night’s dinner featuring fireworks and Wayfarer Marine has hired a 7-piece dance band from Boston to provide the flare for Saturday night’s Surf and Turf dinner dance sponsored by Stephens Waring Yacht Design. The menus for all events are prepared by Maine Coast Catering and go way beyond hamburgers and hot dogs – go to http://www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com/Menu to check out the weekend’s menus.

The Committee also wanted to make sure the event welcomed both the hard-core sailor as well as the recreational sailor who is not so competitive or concerned with getting around the marks but would like to join in a new activity on the water. Ted Smith the Rendezvous’ Primary Racing Officer is charged with just such a task and the fleet will be offered racing, cruising canvas and double handed classes, so that everyone participates at his or her level of desired intensity. In other words, super yachts to daysailers are encouraged to participate. Bucket Rules will apply to the super yachts, and skippers can recruit rock stars and pile on the rail meat or you can spend the day leisurely going from mark to mark and join in the festivities each evening. Daily Skippers Meetings, a full complement of committee boats run by Smith and his experienced team will keep everyone on the same page, moving in the same direction and out of each other’s way.

The Sail Only ticket offers those that are only interested in racing to do just that for $180 per boat. A limited number of sail-only slots will be offered and the ticket includes Sunday’s awards party for the skipper and crew.

Everyone in the marine industry recognizes the importance of the powerboat market and the Rendezvous is no exception. But what to do with powerboats for 3-days on the water? Committee member Tom Babbitt of East Coast Yacht Sales had the answer. A Photo Pursuit. And what is a Photo Pursuit? First of all it is not a race but a scavenger hunt where photogenic targets are captured with a digital camera. Friday’s Photo Pursuit will feature targets surrounding Rockland Harbor and points north and east toward Camden Harbor. Saturday’s course will include targets surrounding Camden Harbor and as far north as Lincolnville Beach and Islesboro. Each night contestants will download their best images with a team of Photo Pursuit Techies who will in turn create a slide show of the day’s images. A panel of judges including photographers Billy Black and Camden’s Alison Langley, plus Dan Bookham Executive Director of the Lincolnville, Rockport and Camden Chamber of Commerce, and Charles Altschul President of the Maine Media Workshops + College and others will be charged with judging the work and the top three photographs will be announced at Sunday’s Awards Ceremony. Langley and Black are planning to attend the entire event giving the Rendezvous’ participants and photography enthusiasts a great opportunity to get feedback from the marine industry’s top photographers. A Poker Run will wrap up the event for powerboats on Sunday.

The $360 registration fee covers the following for two people:

- Boat registration for three days of on the water racing or power boat activities

- Thursday night's Opening Night barbecue and fireworks at Lyman-Morse

- Transportation to and from the dinner from Rockland Harbor

- Friday post-event party at the Camden Yacht Club sponsored by Cellardoor Winery and Megunticook Market

- Saturday morning breakfast at Wayfarer Marine

- Saturday night Surf and Turf dinner dance at Wayfarer Marine sponsored by StephensWaring Yacht Design

- Sunday morning breakfast at Wayfarer Marine

- Sunday afternoon Awards Ceremony at Wayfarer Marine

Extra guests are $180 each and include all of the above.

A limited number of Sail Only Tickets will be offered for $180 per boat for those only interested in racing or the power boat events.

To register go to www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com or call 207-236-4378

For Immediate Release

July 7, 2011

Press Contact:

Marnie Read – 207-266-9381

Stephens Waring Yacht Design To Sponsor

Penobscot Bay Rendezvous

Isobel, their newest launch, will compete and be on view Saturday night

Camden, Maine, USA – The organizers of the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous are pleased to confirm Stephens Waring Yacht Design, of Belfast, Maine, as a Commodore sponsor of the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous August 18-21st, Maine's latest sail and power event presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding.

"SWYD is very enthusiastic about joining with two of Maine’s industry leaders to present this new and vibrant event for sail and power alike. Maine is a destination for yachts from all over the world and it is our desire to help promote interesting

and engaging events like the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous that offer quality time on the water as well as top-notch hospitality and fun,” said Paul Waring, one half

of the partnership of SWYD.

Stephens Waring Yacht Design is one of nine 'Commodore Sponsors' of the Rendezvous and is the sponsor of Saturday’s Dinner Dance at Wayfarer Marine for competitors and event guests. In addition, partners Paul Waring and Bob Stephens, well-known Maine designers and craftsmen, will present an open house dockside before dinner, aboard their latest creation: Isobel, an innovative 68ft light-displacement fast cruiser.

“It is tremendously exciting to have one Maine’s newest launches participating in the Rendezvous,” said Shane Flynn, owner of Wayfarer Marine and who with Cabot Lyman is hosting the 4-day event. “Not only will Isobel be competing each day on the race course but guests will have an opportunity to board her during Saturday night’s cocktail party. Creating these types of partnerships to showcase Maine’s finest is one of the goals of the Rendezvous. We thank Stephens Waring Yacht Design for joining us as sponsor.”

Saturday night’s menu prepared by Maine Coast Catering features a farmers market salad, grilled seasonal vegetables with balsamic syrup and fresh herbs, boiled new potatoes with roasted garlic and herb butter, boiled 1¼lb Maine lobster with lemon and drawn butter and grilled filet mignon with grilled marinated onions, and roasted tomato demi-glace. Lemon blueberry cake will be presented for dessert.

The 7-piece Boston-based dance band Nightlife will get everyone moving after dinner making it a truly memorable summer Saturday night in Camden!

The menus and entertainment developed for the Rendezvous are some of the many features that distinguish it from other regattas.

The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous kicks off in Rockland on Thursday August 18^th and finishes in Camden on Sunday 21^st.

The $360 registration fee covers the following for two people:

·      Boat registration for three days of on the water racing or power boat activities

·      Thursday night's Opening Night barbecue and fireworks at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding

·      Transportation to and from Thursday’s dinner from Rockland Harbor

·      Friday post-event party at the Camden Yacht Club sponsored by Cellardoor Winery and Megunticook Market

·      Saturday morning breakfast at Wayfarer Marine

·      Saturday night Surf and Turf dinner dance at Wayfarer Marine sponsored by Stephens Waring Yacht Design

·      Sunday morning breakfast at Wayfarer Marine

·      Sunday afternoon Awards Ceremony at Wayfarer Marine

Tickets for extra guests are $180 each and include all of the above. The children’s ticket is $100 for those under 12 years of age. 

A limited number of Sail Only Tickets will be offered for $180 per boat for those only interested in participating in the racing or the power boat events.

To register go to www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com or call 207-236-4378

About Stephens Waring Yacht Design

Stephens Waring Yacht Design has specialized in high quality yachts of modern wood construction since its creation in 1960 by Joel White of Brooklin Boat Yard. The Maine based design house is well known for sprit of tradition designs that breathe high performance into traditional lines and is widely recognisedas a center of excellence for craftsmanship. Design partners Bob Stephens and Paul Waring teamed up in the 90s and since then the design house has become an influential leader in the creation of high-end custom designs that range from daysailers to larger cruiser/racers and motor launches; among their design portfolio are the well-known W-Class. In keeping with Maine tradition, both Stephens and Waring have years of hands-on experience as first-rate craftsmen; this combined with the practical experience gained from many miles of inshore and offshore sailing, means their yachts work. They work in the shop, on the water and, importantly, on the eye. Stephens Waring Yacht Design is committed to the style and proportion of both traditional and modern yachts and strives to combine beauty and grace with performance.

About Isobel

An innovative and unique deck saloon fast cruiser, Isobel advances the edge of the Spirit of Tradition class. Her light-displacement hull form pulls together characteristics from vessels as disparate as 19^th century pilot boats and 21^st century shorthanded racers. A continuous flow from cockpit through saloon to the accommodation below allows her crew to enjoy as much or as little exposure to the elements as they desire. The powerful rig with square-top mainsail is fine-tuned for fast and comfortable short-handed sailing. This exciting new yacht is under construction by Brooklin Boat Yard, in Maine, and will be launched in July 2011.

SWYD 68 – Isobel

LOA: 68ft 8in (20.9m)

LWL: 57ft 2in (17.4m)

Beam: 15ft (4.57m)

Draft: 10ft (3.05m)

For Immediate Release
June 15, 2011
Contact: Marnie Read, 207-266-9381

Allen Insurance and Financial Signs on as Commodore Sponsor of the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous – August 18-21^st

Camden, Maine: Shane Flynn, owner of Wayfarer Marine and co-founder of the new Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is pleased to announce that the Allen Insurance and Financial has committed to a Commodore level sponsorship for the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous.

We are pleased to partner with Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse as a sponsor of this exciting new event," said Gil Fifield, president of Allen Insurance and Financial. "We work with vessels and cruisers around the world to protect their investments with hull, P&I and major medical insurances. As part of the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous, we can't wait to welcome them to our home port." 

Presented by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding and Wayfarer Marine, event organizers are planning for up to 100 sail and powerboats and up to 500 people to attend the event August 18-21^st. Events will span in Thomaston, Rockland and Camden. Registration is now open.

The four-day event will feature not only terrific sailing for every level of intensity and power boat adventures but an opening night barbecue and fireworks at Lyman-Morse, cocktails at the Camden Yacht Club, an outdoor movie screening, photo contests a surf and turf dinner dance at Wayfarer, awards ceremony and of course yard tours of each yard.

“We thank Gil and everyone at the Allen Insurance and Financial for being an early supporter of this new event,” said Flynn. “The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous promises to be this summer’s most exciting new event for sailors and power boaters.”

Established in 1866, Allen Insurance and Financial is an employee-owned insurance, employee benefits, and financial services company with offices in Camden, Rockland and Southwest Harbor. Call 800-439-4311or online at AllenInsuranceAndFinancial.com.

The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous August 18-21^st is Maine’s newest sailing and power event presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. Super yachts, to classics to performance racers, Picnic Boats and lobster yachts are invited to enter. The Penobscot Bay Rendezvous is a celebration of boating and boatbuilding. Featuring daily races for sailboats and a Poker Run and Photo Pursuit events for powerboats, the participants will have access to both Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding world-renowned boatyards and will be hosted each night at a different exclusive venue. Lobster bakes, barbeques, dancing and fireworks are all a part of the ticket. Join us! www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com

For Immediate Release
March 16, 2011
Press Contact: Marnie Read – 207-266-9381

Announcing the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous