The 2010 Camano Rendezvous will be held at the Tidewater Yacht Marina in Portsmouth, Va. on May 21-23, 2010.
In a break from recent rondys, the 2010 rendezvous will be held during a weekend and in a metropolitan area easily accessible to air and road travel, as well as to boats since the marina is on the Intracoastal Waterway. Tidewater is located in the Olde Towne district of Portsmouth across the ElizabethRiver from Norfolk.
The Rendezvous Committee headed by Jean Thomason is planning a program that will include information-filled sessions mixed with opportunities to visit members’ boats and time to tour some of the many sights in the Hampton Roads area.
“Your rendezvous committee is excited about the plans that have been made and especially for the opportunity to see ole friends and meet new ones,” said hoapitality chair Eleanor Semerjian in a letter sent in September to all members of the East Coast Camano Owners.
“We will start our weekend off with a potluck dinner on Friday night and follow-up with a bar-b-q on Saturday night and our closing, more formal (and very yummy) Sunday dinner, both onsite at the Deck Restaurant. You can view the marina web site at and see their full display of amenities and services and their wonderful location for sightseeing and easy access off the ICW.”
Semerjian said the committee planning the program will incorporate the results of a recent survey sent to ECCO members. It showed ECCO members wanted programs on boat maintenance and handling (to include hands-on experience) as well as cruising information and information on local historical sites.
“You all mentioned the importance of our Camano camaraderie and that will be easy to foster with time to visit and socialize, and entertainment by our first ever Camano musical troop,” Semerjian said. She said a complete rundown of all the speakers and programs as well as costs will be included in an e-mail letter in January.
Tidewater has agreed to a 10% discount for Camano boaters bringing the dockage fee to $1.67 per foot, and has requested that slip reservations be made at least a month in advance. The marina has floating docks with competitively priced fuel available to boats in their slip. Tidewater can be reached by phone at 757-393-2525 or toll free at 888-390-0080.
For those coming by car or air, here is a list of hotels and B&B’s within a short walking distance of the marina:
Renaissance Hotel: Upscale facility at 452 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA23704 Smoke-free policy.
Rate: Room with King or 2 Doubles is $144+ tax (13%). Breakfast is not included but there is a restaurant.Wireless internet in meeting rooms but plug in internet in room has a charge.Contact Info: (757) 673 3000, 1-800 HOTELS 1,
Patriot Inn Bed and Breakfast ina 1784 Colonial house at 201 North Street, Portsmouth, VA23704
Daily rates for a 3 to 4 night stay: Room with attached bath $110, room with shared bath $95, Room with bath downstairs $90, plus a 13% tax. Full English breakfast served at 8:00 or 9:00 am. Cable TV and wireless are also available.No smoking. There are 4-6 rooms total.Contact info: (757) 391-0157, cell: (757) 761-1380, email: ,
Glencoe Inn Bed and Breakfast, also in the historic district at222 North Street, Portsmouth, VA23704. Rates: $119 - 149 + 13% tax. Have 4 rooms (3 with Q or K, one with 2 singles) all have private baths, all are on 2nd or 3rd floor, full hot breakfast (she "likes to cook") Internet, Parking on and off street. Contact info: (757) 397-8128,
About eight blocks from Tidewater Yacht are three, less expensive hotels. (The marina has parking and there is a parking garage next to the marina if eight blocks is too much to walk):
Comfort Inn Olde Towne: 347 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA23704. Rate: $99.00+ 13% taxfor a King or 2 doubles.. Complimentary deluxe (hot) continental breakfast, high speed internet, exercise room, guest laundry.Contact info: (757) 397-7788
Governor Dinwiddie Hotel and Suites is a remodeled historic (40's and 50's) downtown hotel at 506 Dinwiddie St (at High St). Rate is about $100 + 13% tax for a King or 2 doubles. All rooms have microwave and fridge, hairdryers, iron and ironing board. Free hot breakfast buffet, exercise room with sauna, free parking, free wireless internet, free local calls. There are a few suites with larger kitchen area for about $20 more.Contact info: (757) 392-1130
America's Best Value Inn and Suites is at 333 Effingham St., Portsmouth, VA23704
Rate: $62.32 +13% tax ($56.67+tax for seniors (65+) or AARP) for King with coffeemaker, hairdryer and data port. Free continental breakfast and guest laundry, pool and restaurant are also available.
Contact info: (757) 397-5806