40th Anniversary Images

It's been a few weeks now since we got together with over 250 friends at Boothbay Harbor Maine. What a great time we all had. Here are some images of the event.

Sabre's 40th Anniversary Rendezvous

Our 40th Anniversary Rendezvous in Boothbay Harbor Maine is rapidly approaching and the number of owners who have signed up to celebrate this great event with us is even more than we had hoped for.

 
This image was taken at our 2007 event held at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marbelhead MA

As of this date over 200 attendees from 75 boats will attend over the weekend of July 9-11th. That number includes Sabre sailing yachts, Sabre motor yachts and Back Cove yachts.

The plan is to not hold any specific sailboat racing as part of this event as few registrants have expressed interest. However we do plan to have a fun on-water rally which will get everyone out on the water and using their boating and navigational skills.

Participants are sure to enjoy some great hospitality and some fond memories as we sail through 40 years of Sabre Yachts history. Yes, Roger and Charlie Hewson will be in attendance aboard their Sabre 34.

Sabre Rendezvous Portland

This past weekend Sabre hosted over 120 boat owners and their families at the 25th annual Sabre Rendezvous. Owners of Sabre sailing yachts, Sabre Motoryachts and Back Cove Yachts came from near and far. I'll get some images on the blog this week.

On Friday night the entire group took the Casco Bay ferry to the Inn at Peaks Island where we enjoyed a very pleasant evening on the quintessential Maine Island. The Sabre Sword award was given for the sailing yacht which came the furthest to attend, the Sabre motoryacht Propeller award to the motoryacht which came the furthest and the Best Dressed award was given to the boat which was judged "best dressed" at a contest held earlier in the day.

A special award was given to the owners of Patience Sabre 28 hull #1 which was built in 1970. She is still kept in good condition and sails regularly on Casco Bay. She is a true testament to the rugged construction of all Sabre yachts.

On Saturday we attempted to hold a sailboat race for those interested but the winds were simply too light and we opted for a mystery cruise of Casco Bay instead. A great time was had by those who ignored the rain and chose to find out more about the "Bay of Days."

Saturday night we all enjoyed a classic Maine Lobster Bake on House Island. The trip back to Portland was interesting as the fog had closed in to no more than 30 feet. But with a steady hand on the helm of our charter boat the "Chippewa" we made it safely home.

Sunday's wrap up was the now almost famous Sabre Maine blueberry pancake breakfast served on the aft deck of DiMillos floating restaurant.

All in all this was a great weekend. Many new friendships were made and many old ones were renewed.

Sabre Rendezvous Portland

Sabre Yachts first World Cup Regatta was held 25 years ago this summer and has been a much anticipated event every year since it's inception. This year's event is going to take place in our home port of Portland, Maine and the dates are June 23rd to 25th,  2006. All Sabre sailing yacht and Sabreline Motoryacht owners are invited to attend and if the distance is too great they are still welcome to drive of fly in for a really fun weekend in Portland.

Owners should contact sabre@sabreyachts.com for more details and a copy of the registration form.