Rendezvous History

 

2023 Sandusky, OH August 18 - 20

 

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When: August 18-20, 2023

Where: Cedar Point Marina,  Sandusky, Ohio, Located on Lake Erie

Who:  ALL CHRIS - CRAFTS ARE WELCOME, BIG OR LITTLE, PRISTINE OR PATINAE

Hosts: T.J. Worsencroft, Sam Lillard, Tim Toth

 

Look at the fun times - most of the photos taken by Sam and Monica Lillard

2023 National Rendezvous Photo Album with captions

 

 

  

Photos I 

 Photos 2

 Photos 3 includes titles

 Videos

Video of the 2023 Chris Craft Commander Rendezvous held at Cedar Point, Sandusky Ohio. August 18-19th. Aerial video with a song about Commanders by Sam Lillard.   The Commander song was written by Jerry Zsigo ( Zsigo Sound ) . He is a local Catawba / Marblehead guy that plays in many taverns & bars from Port Clinton to Marblehead all year.

 KARRI ME BACK - 23 CORSAIR LANCER VIDEO BY SAM LILLARD  A look at a restored 1968 Chris Craft Corsair Lancer in Sandusky, Ohio. Owners Thomas and Karoleen Wood from Willard Ohio. Filmed at the August 2023 Chris Craft Commander Club Rendezvous.

 Sounds of the 2023 Rendezvous by Sam Lillard

    • Chris My Craft 1967 42 Commander Owner Jeff Grashel  winner of the Bristol Fashion Award
    • The Legend 1972 42 Sport Cruiser Owner Matt Dobransky
    • Karri Me Back 1968 23 Corsair Lancer Hull Owner Tom Wood

 

We also thanked all who contributed to our successful event.

2023 National Rendezvous Awards

 2023 Rendezvous Award of Distinction Honorees

 

2021     Algonac, MI July 23-25

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Algonac Harbour Club, Port O'Call restaurant, Algonac-Clay Maritime Museum

 

 

 

 2021 Rendezvous Algonac, MI Photo Album PDF

2021 National Rendezvous Photo Album

2021 National Rendezvous Awards

2021 Rendezvous Award of Distinction Honorees

 

 

2018     Mentor, OH July 27 - 29

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Hosts:  Rob & Nancy Kneen, Lawnfield Inn & Suites; Mentor Lagoons Marina and Yacht Club; Skye Bistro & Pub
 

 

 

2018 Rendezvous - from CC Facebook page PDF

2018 Rendezvous By Jeremy Goldstein PDF

2018 Rendezvous Mentor, OH Photo Album by Pam Sorensen PDF

 

2018 Mentor Rendezvous Photo Album by Pam Sorensen

2018 Mentor Rendezvous Photos by Jeremy Goldstein

2018 Rendezvous - from CC Facebook page

Articles:

Chris-Craft Commander Club Celebrates Anniversary in Mentor

Chris-Craft Commander connoisseurs congregate at Mentor Lagoons Marina

 

2018 CC Rendezvous Orillia Ontario Canada Photo Album PDF

 

2018 CC Rendezvous Orillia Photos

 

 

2017      Regionals

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Commanders on the Chesapeake  July 21 – July 23 

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 

Hosts:  Matt Cowles, Darin Haselhorst

2017 Chesapeake Regional Rendezvous Photo Album PDF

2017 Chesapeake Regional Photo Album   link may not work

 

 

 2017 CC Rendezvous Orillia Ontario Canada Photo Album PDF

 

2016      Dubuque, IA  July 29 - 31  

 
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 Host: Pam Sorensen, Terry & Faith Sorensen

Covered in Styled in Fiberglass Fall 2016 Issue

2016 Dubuque Rendezvous by Tim Miller PDF

2016 Rendezvous Dubuque, Iowa Photo Album PDF

2016 Dubuque Rendezvous Photo Album  link may not work

More Rendezvous Photos - Miller Album link may not work

 

 

 

 

2015      Regionals

     

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Tennessee  May 1 – 3

 Hosts: Wayne & Jan Roworth

Covered in Styled In Fiberglass Spring 2015 Issue

2015 1st Tennessee Regional Rendezvous Photo Album PDF

Photo links may not work

2015 1st Tennessee Regional Rendezvous Photos - Vol. 1

2015 1st Tennessee Regional Rendezvous Photos - Vol. 2

2015 1st Tennessee Regional Rendezvous May 1, 2 & 3 - Vol. 2

            

9467804891?profile=original  Clinton River Boat Club Lake St. Clair: August 7 - 9

   Hosts: Heath Trerice & Family 

  Covered in Styled In Fiberglass Fall 2015 Issue

2015 Regional Clinton River Boat Club Photo Album PDF

2015 CLINTON RIVER BOAT CLUB RENDEZVOUS Photos

 

2014      Huron, OH August 1 - 3

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15th Anniversary, 50th birthday of 38 Commander  

Hosts: Tim Toth & Family, Matt O'Donnell & Family

Covered in Styled In Fiberglass Fall 2014 Issue

2014 Rendezvous Huron, OH Album 1.pdf

2014 Rendezvous Huron, OH Album 2.pdf

Photo links may not work  Rendezvous 2014 Photo Album 1    2014 Huron Rendezvous Photo Album 2

                                  Rendezvous 2014 - Album 1   Rendezvous 2014 - Album 2

                

2013      Regional - St. Clair, MI   August 16 - 18

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Hosts: Brian Barton, Pat & SheilaChaps, Ron & Ruthie Sherman, Ted & Lana Schnitz

Covered in Styled in Fiberglass Fall 2013 Issue

2013 Regional - St. Clair, MI Album 1 PDF

2013 Regional - St. Clair, MI Album 2 PDFpdf

Photo links may not work Photo Album   2013 ST CLAIR REGIONAL RENDEZVOUS more photos

 

 

2012 Detroit, MI  Kean's Marina August 2 - 5

9468107660?profile=originalHosts: Mike & Terese Schrage, Ron & Ruthie Sherman, Mario   & Lula Puglise, Jim & Carolyn Roth, David &Char Pike

Covered in Styled in Fiberglass Fall 2012 Issue

2012 Rendezvous Detroit, MI Photo Album PDF

Rendezvous 2012 Photos

 

2011      Algonac, MI Regional Commandervous  September 15


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Covered in Styled in Fiberglass Winter 2011 Issue   

 2011 Commandervous September 15th Album PDF

2011 Commandervous September 15th Photo Album

 

 

2011      Galveston, TX cancelled August 5 - 7

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 Hosts: Thomas Custer & Family

 

 

 

 

2010      Huron, OH  August 5 - 8

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Hosts: Tim Toth & Family, Matt O'Donnell & Family

Photo Article in Styled in Fiberglass Fall 2010 Issue

2010 Rendezvous Huron, OH Photo Album PDF

Rendezvous 2010 Photos

 

 

 

 

2010 Canadian Regional British Columbia

          Article in Styled in Fiberglass Fall 2010 Issue

 

2009      Chesapeake Bay, MD  July 16 - 19 10th Anniversary


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 Kent Island Yacht Club  

 Hosts: Eileen Powers & Fred Delavan, Scott Cadle & Meetu Kaul, Norah Dahlen, Jack & Pat Shield,Rob & Diane Schiller

Covered in Styled in Fiberglass  Winter 2009 Issue

2009 Rendezvous Chesapeake Bay Photo Album PDF

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2009 Rendezvous in Maryland Photos


 

2008      Delray Beach, FL October 31 - November 2

9468110869?profile=original  Hosts: Byron Smith & Mimi Rizek

  REFLECTIONS Delray Beach Rendezvous 2008

2008 Rendezvous Delray Beach Photo Album 1 PDF

2008 Rendezvous Delray Beach Photo Album 2 PDF

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  2008 Delray Beach Rendezvous Photo Album

2008 Delray Beach Rendezvous Photo Album, Vol 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007      Algonac, MI August 3 - 5

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Hosts: Mike & Lora Adam, David & Char Pike

Photo Article in Styled in Fiberglass Winter 2007 Issue

2007 Rendezvous Algonac Photo Album PDF

Rendezvous 2007 - Algonac, MI Photo

2007 Rendezvous Photo Album

 

 

 

2006      Dubuque, IA August 18 - 20

 9468111276?profile=originalHosts: Chris & Julie Orphal, Lynn & Clif Orphal

Covered in Styled in Fiberglass Winter 2007 Issue

2006 Rendezvous Dubuque Photo Album PDF

Photo link may not work 2006 Rendezvous on the Mississippi River

 

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2005      Michigan City, IN  August 11 - 14

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Hosts: Dick & Patty Morland, Lawrence & Jena Neisler

Article in Styled in Fiberglass Winter 2007 Issue Voyage to Mecca

 2005 Rendezvous Michigan City By Tim Miller.pdf

2005 Rendezvous Michigan City Photos By Alarik von Hofsten pdf.pdf

2005 Rendezvous Photos

Rendezvous 2005 Photos by Alarik von Hofsten link may not work

 

      

9466857098?profile=original2004      Bradenton, FL April 1 - 4

  Hosts: Jim Wick & Bob Bothum, Dick & Maureen Avery, Tim & Lynne Gressett

     Article in Styled in Fiberglass Spring 2005 Issue

    Rendezvous 2004 Photos

2004 Rendezvous Album PDF

 

 

 

2003      South Haven, MI July 25 - 27

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Hosts: Todd & Susan Heinrich

Rendezvous 2003 Photos

2003 Rendezvous Photo Album PDF

   South Haven Rendezvous 2003 Photo Collage from Styled in Fiberglass Winter 2004

     

 

 

 

 

2002      Portsmouth, VA September 20 - 22

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Hosts: Robert Cutchins & Jamie Rolison, Ray Easler

Article in Styled in Fiberglass Fall 2002 Issue (Published October 2002)

 

 

 

2001      Drummond Island, MI August 10  - 12

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Hosts: Mark, Mike and Deb Young, Curt Radford, MD

Article in Styled in Fiberglass Fall 2001 Issue (Published October 2001)

 

 

Informal Gatherings


Since there are many Commanders in the Detroit area, members have organized informal meets before we called them regionals.  The 'core' group was known as the Motor City Motley Crew.  Scott Anderson and Mike Adam were the organizers of such events and some members drove from Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Iowa to attend.

There were September events at the Detroit Yacht Club in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010

Other  events included:

  • Detroit Boat Show and late lunch February 2005
  • Dinners at Jack's restaurant in the fall of 2000 and winter of 2001
  • Dinner at the Ford Yacht Club April 2001

Club News

 

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 The 9th Annual Photo Contest Begins September 1st!!

 

 

The 9th Annual Chris-Craft Commander Club Photo Contest begins on September 1st so keep snapping those photos of your beautiful boats.  Contest details will be shared soon so stay tuned.  We look forward to see all of your photos again this year. More To Follow

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 The 2023 National Rendezvous was a Smashing Success!!

 

 

An amazing time was had by all at the Chris-Craft Commander Club's National Rendezvous,  held this past weekend in Cedar Point, Ohio.  A huge Thank You to the Rendezvous hosts: T.J Worsencroft, Sam Lillard, Tim Toth, as well as, Char PIke, Scott Shriber, and Jim & Sue Bell for a wonderful event.  Also a HUGE Thank You to all of the Captians and Crews that made the journey to the Rendezvous.  A total of 31 boats made the trip to Cedar Point.

These Rendezvous gatherings are a great time to make new friends and to renew old friendships along with seeing some beautiful Commanders and other Chris-Craft beauties.

Sam and Monica Lillard took some amazing photos and are sharing them via the link below:

Lillard Rendezvous Photo Gallery

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