2025 Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA) National Rendezvous

The Four Day Rendezvous was held at Somers Cove Marina (Crisfield, MD); owned by the State of Maryland and managed by Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is considered one of the largest marinas on the Chesapeake Bay. Somers Cove Marina is situated in the heart of Crisfield, MD, on the Tangier Sound in the center of the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore. Construction commenced in 1960’s by late J Millard Tawes (1894 – 1979), Democratic Governor (1959 – 1967).

Crisfield, MD is rich in maritime history. Known as the “Crab Capital of the World”. Downtown is literally built on oyster shells in the years following the Civil War (1861 – 1865). Oystering continues to this today. Unique traditions are the annual Soft Shell Crab Festival over Memorial Day weekend and the famous Hard Crab Derbyevery Labor Day.

Attendees: Troy A (M/V Kóborol), Mark A (M/V Funny Farm), Patricia & Joseph A (M/V Glory Days), Annie & Tommy A (M/V Annie A), Sara & Michael B (M/V Dutchess), Nancy & Charlie B (M/V Bluewater), Elaine & Bud (M/V Task), Marilou Z & Mike B (M/V Inshallah), Molly & Ted B (M/V Recess), Rick & Marion B (M/V Turtle Time), Tammi & Tom B (M/V Our Eden), Linda & Blair B (M/V Balinda-M), Lisa O & Wayne B (M/V WayWeGo), Patricia & Stacey (M/V Piccolo), Lynn C & Jonathon K (M/V Zendo), Marion & Leo C (M/V Wildflower), Jeanne & Alan C (M/V Sigmachi), Elaine & Greg C (M/V Salty Dog), John C (M/V Alpha Mike), Lynn & Frances C (M/V Scorpio), Patricia & Bob D (M/V State of Bliss), Anette & Bill (M/V Bagus), Martha & Don D (M/V Brown Eyed Girl), Jessica & Phil (M/V Beautiful Mother), Mike E (M/V Mi-Cyn), Deb & Peter (M/V Debbie Lynn), Pam & Art G (M/V Tinacious), Robin & Dan G (M/V Bituminous), Janice & Don G (M/V Figment), Sheila & Bill G (M/V Maka Honu), Christi & Josh G (M/V Southwind), Jack G (M/V BAR-B-Q), Laura & Ken H (M/V Meridian), Deb & Michael H (M/V Carousel), Michelle & Len H (M/V Marissa Michelle), CJ & Stick H (M/V Trilogy), Diane & Tom H (M/V Evermoore), Barbara & Roy J (M/V Dream Fever), Tom K (M/V Liberty), Liz & Steve K (M/V Shingebiss), Mike L (M/V SZeas The Day), Mitch M (M/V Forever 2 Thee), Jane & Steve M (M/V Sabbatical), Sheryl & Mark M (M/V Oceanus), Jane & Bob (M/V Miller’s High Life), Sharon & Ron P (M/V Nautilus), Mac R (M/V Janthina), Brenda & Ben S (M/V Last Chance), Alison & Robert S (M/V Cygnus), Steve S (M/V Safe Harbor), Inez & Marty S (M/V Yellow Brick Road), Sylvia & Edmund S (M/V Encore), Susan & Brooke S (M/V Liquid Therapy), Dale S & Kate P (M/V Days Like This), Sue & Charles S (M/V Ariel), Theresa & Tom V (M/V O’Tug), Kathy & Rich W (M/V Coriolis), Carolyn & Peter W (M/V Herron), Linda & Glenn W (M/V Fishfull Thinking), Sandy & Chivy W (M/V Divi-Den), Jane & Charles W (M/V Nepidae), Evelyn & Clark W (M/V Sunset Delight), Kay & Jeff K (M/V Counting Stars), Sue & Chuck B, Deborah B, JoAnne C, Jean & Jeff, Jon H, Lisa & Paul O, Dave & Debbie P, and Gillian & Curtis S.

One hundred forty were in attendance.

Sunday, September 14, 2025 Day #0 (Day 5)

11AM – 11:30AM Welcome Party Set Up
11AM – 4PM Early Registration
12PM – 12:30PM Volunteers Needed
1PM – 2PM Event Set Up
3PM – 3:30PM Tables, Chairs, & Stage Set Up

Special Comments:

Our slip for the week, G4. Somers Cove Marina (SCM) offered great rates for our week stay.
Our first “Nordhavn Noodle” (M/V Bluewater N4732, M/V Dutchess N4644, M/V Soul Mates N4701). A Nordhavn Noodle are 3 vessels together.

Monday, September 15, 2025 Day #1 (Day 6)

7:30AM – 8:30AM Continental Breakfast
(8:30AM – 10:30AM BOD Meeting)
9AM – 12PM Event Registration
10:30AM – 11:30AM Mid Shore Electronics Q&A
11:30AM – 12PM Air Conditioning Roundtable
12PM – 1PM Brown Bag Lunch
1PM – 1:30PM President & Rendezvous Chairs Welcome
1:30PM – 3PM Chart Your Course
3PM – 4PM Argo App
4:30PM – 5PM Welcome Soiree
5PM – 6PM Potluck
6PM – 6:30PM Ice Cream Social
6:30PM – 9PM The Eastman String Band

Special Comments:

Eduardo, T & S Marine Inc (Crisfield, MD) was punctual to asses a engine matter. Fortunately, a easy fix! Full-time cruising sometimes requires coordination of repairs along the way. Coordination is not always the simplest task while also working with vendors schedule but, we’re happy that T & S Marine Inc (Crisfield, MD) was accommodating.
Insightful Mid Shore Electronics Q&A session.
Unless, I accidentally feel asleep with my eyelids open, I somehow missed the the Air Conditioning Roundtable and Chart Your Course session.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Day #2 (Day 7)

7:30AM – 8:30AM Continental Breakfast
8:30AM – 10AM Weather Aboard
10AM – 11AM Crazy Marine Claims
11AM – 11:30AM Benefits Using a Marine Surveyor
11:30AM – 12:30PM Lunch (Provided)
12:30PM – 2:30PM Mocktails + Docktails Mix & Mingle
2:30PM – 4PM Adding Solar to Your Boat
4:30PM – 5:30PM Green Ribbon Boat Tours & Docktails
5:30PM – 7PM BBQ Dinner
7PM – 8:30PM The Oldy Mate Game
8:30PM – 9PM Supervised Flare Practice & Disposal

Special Comments:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Day #3 (Day 8)

7:30AM – 8:30AM Continental Breakfast
8:30AM – 9AM Crisfield Terrapins
9AM – 10AM Basic Marine Electric
10AM – 10:30AM Marine Insurance Update
10:30AM – 11AM Current Market & Trends
11AM – 12PM Ice Breaker Demo
12PM – 1PM Lunch
1PM – 1:30PM Smith Island Crab Skiff Racing
1:30PM – 2PM Gizmos & Gadgets
2PM – 3PM Live Crab Races
3:30PM – 5PM Green Ribbon Boat Tours & Docktails
5PM – 7PM Dinner
7PM – 7:30PM Crab Picking Demo
7:30PM – 9PM Team Trivio

Special Comments:

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Day #4 (Day 9)

7:30AM – 8:30AM Continental Breakfast
(9AM – 10:30AM General Membership Meeting)
(10:30AM – 11AM Chesapeake Bay Cruisers Chapter Meeting)
11AM – 12PM Pro Docking Demo
12PM – 2PM Lunch on Your Own
(2:30PM – 3PM Flea Market Clean Up)
(3PM – 3:30PM Clean Up Chairs & Tables)
5:30PM – 6:30PM Cocktails & Appetizers
6:30PM – 9PM Rendezvous Awards & Banquet

Special Comments:

Friday, September 19, 2025 Day #5 (Day 10)

8:30AM Breakfast On Your Own
9AM – 3pM Historic Smith Island Visit by Ferry

Special Comments:

Anticipating this to be a jam packed four days of activities and optional fifth day excursion to Smith Island, MD we opted to extend our stay over the weekend and enjoy the opportunity to hangout with fellow Nordhavn owners, Nancy & Charlie B (M/V Bluewater).

“There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, and may they always be“

For more photos to include our cruising journey checkout, Georgetown, MD to Deltaville, VA.