Local Cruisers Crash Beneteau Rendezvous

By Monica Grant | September 18, 2020 | West Coast, USA |

Local sailor Martin Kratz was spending the weekend sailing with friends around Catalina Island last month when they accidentally caught up with Beneteau’s annual Two Harbors Rendezvous. Fortunately, the party crashers were also aboard a Beneteau — Martin’s 473 Soirée.

The relaxed nature of the weekend is evidenced by this great set of photos Martin sent us:

Martin's Beneteau — August certainly produced the best weather for local cruising.
© 2020 Martin Kratz

Feet-up relaxed — What a great way to enjoy the summer, alongside Beneteau neighbors! One can even forgive the power boats lurking in the background!
© 2020 Martin Kratz

Left to right: Ryan Tracey, Carly Tracey and Carol Kratz swing into island-time aboard *Soirée*.
© 2020 Martin Kratz

On the beach at Two Harbors — The cruisers also took the opportunity to check out the recently renovated Harbor Sands venue on the shore of Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors.
© 2020 Martin Kratz

Lounging on the beach — As the saying goes, “Why would you want to be anywhere else?”
© 2020 Martin Kratz

Martin is no stranger to Latitude 38. In next month’s magazine we’re featuring a story Martin wrote about his and wife Carol’s participation in the 2016 Baja Ha-Ha.

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Barrett Canfield 5 years ago

Martin and his crew are welcome to crash any of our parties any time! They were a great addition to the 60+ Beneteaus that came over for our 2020 “L’eau Key” Beneteau Rendezvous. Even though there was no gathering on land, we had a blast rafting up and sailing in our (made up) Ship Rock Regatta. The Beneteau Family is a really fun group of boating enthusiasts who will always welcome new friends at our events, no matter what you arrive on. Thanks for joining us Martin! -Barrett Canfield, South Coast Yachts, event organizer.

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