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2023 Krogen Rendezvous Schedule

Preliminary Schedule - subject to change. Please note - registration fee is non- refundable after September 1, 2023.

Registration includes two dinners and a Burger BBQ, Sunday pancake breakfast, breakfast snacks and beverages daily, all speaker sessions, and Anacortes Yacht Club access during the event. Moorage will be arranged in advance with Cap Sante Marina.

Thursday, Sept 21 - Arrival Activities

3:00 - 5:00          Registration at Ocean Psalm, KK 42 - Name tag and goodie bag distribution, share your summer cruising photos, and volunteer sign up.

5:00 - on       Meals on your own. Social time Happy Hour on the Docks.  Please bring an appetizer to share.

Friday, Sept 22 - Day 1

8:00 - 9:00          Coffee, tea, snacks on the dock 

9:00 - 9:30          Welcome to the 2022 Northwest Kadey Krogen Owners Group Annual Rendezvous & Announcements

9:30 - 10:30        Session #1:  Mike Beemer – Mike runs the Skagit College Marine Technology program in Anacortes.  He will be talking about what to look for while cruising; what spares and tools we should have on board; and how to avoid mechanical trouble while cruising.

10:45 - 12:15      Session #2:  Measuring Changes in the Sound with Shannon Point Research Center. 

12:15 - 13:00        Lunch on your own

13:00 - 16:30          KROGEN CRAWL & SWAP MEET – Check out what other Krogens are like in an open-house setting.  And show your boat off too.  If you want to leave your boat for a time to see others, just post a “Be Back At” sign.  These signs are available aboard Ocean Psalm.

For the SWAP MEET - Put any excess gear you’d like to give away or sell on the dock or your swim step so people can see it.  Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!!!

17:30 - 19:00         Burgers on the Docks Bring a side or dessert to share.

19:00                     After Dinner SIGS - Fitting for a Voyage (Special Interest Groups)

  • Provisioning for summer
  • Electronics
  • Remote Vessel Management
  • Electrical troubleshooting

Saturday, Sept 23 - Day 2

8:00 - 9:00          Coffee, tea, snacks on the dock 

9:00 - 10:30       Session #3:  Kadey Krogen Corporate Update

10:45 - 12:15     Session #4:  Off the Beaten Path in SE Alaska with Elsie Hulsizer

12:15 - 13:00        Lunch on your own

13:00 - 14:30     Are you Ready for a Medical Emergency? – Dr Peter Coggan of the Bellingham Sail & Power Squadron will tell us how he is prepared.

14:45 - 16:15      Crew Meet and Single Engine Docking Workshop – Our own Capt Sharon Albert will describe her favorite "Do's & Don'ts" including how to maneuver without thrusters!

18:00 - 19:30      Lasagna Dinner at Anacortes Yacht Club

19:30                   After Dinner Presentation on Cruising to Mexico – The Krogenites that left last year’s rendezvous for Mexico are back and will share their adventures.

Sunday, Sept 24 - Day 3

8:00 - 9:00          Pancake breakfast!  

9:00 - 10:30        Session #5: Crossing the Pacific with Sam Landsman – As one of the founders of the SlowBoat.com Sam has hosted many a flotilla to Alaska and around Vancouver Island.  More recently Sam and his partner have run their boat to Mexico.  His trip this year is helping to cruise from Seattle to Hawaii to Japan.  Sam will talk about this trip in detail.  

10:45 - 12:15      Session #6:  Rachel Emory:World Cruiser – After a long career in world sailing, Rachel has been single-handing her Krogen 42 throughout the Northwest.  Rachel will share her experience with this new-to-her kind of boating.

12:15 - 13:00        Lunch on your own

13:00 - 14:30          Session #7:  Krogen Ownership Roundtable

  • Bring your trade secrets and best practices to share with the group.
  • Share your favorite gadget or equipment.
  • Bring your questions about anything related to your boat, cruising, equipment, etc. 
  • Bring any stories and experiences, good or bad, that the group may benefit from.

14:45 - 16:15          Session #8:  Business Meeting Northwest Kadey Krogen Owners Group Executive Committee Report, election of officers, and Rendezvous Review

17:30 - 19:00        Surf and Turf Dinner at Anacortes Yacht Club 

19:00                     After Dinner SIGS on Your Favorite Destinations

Monday, Sept 25 - Departure of the Fleet

7:00 - 9:00          Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks on the docks

2023 Mini-Rendezvous - Sidney BC

When: 19 May 2023 5:00 PM, PDT
Where: Port Sidney Marina, Vancouver Island


2 March, 2023

Krog-In 2023

SAVE THE DATES  September 21-25, 2023


Sept 10, 2022

Watch for Krog-In 2023

We are returning to Anacortes in 2023. Registration should be open in May. 

June 7, 2022

2022 Registration is closed

Quick links:
Port Ludlow Marina - must make reservations as soon as possible and mention that you are part of the rendezvous.
Krog-In Registration - cost is $98/person
1st Aid / CPR / AED class - cost is $85/person, limited class size

May 22, 2022

2022 Draft Schedule Released

Preliminary Schedule subject to change. 

Registration includes 2 catered dinners, Sunday pancake breakfast, breakfast snacks and beverages daily, all speaker sessions, and Port Ludlow Yacht Club access during the event. Moorage must be arranged in advance with Port Ludlow Marina.

Thursday, Sept 8, noon, through Monday, Sept 13, noon, have been reserved for the rendezvous.  If you want to arrive earlier or stay later, request the extra days directly with the marina.

Thursday, Sept 8—Arrival Activities

3:00 – 5:00          Name tag and goodie bag distribution, photos collected, and volunteer sign ups -  look for Ocean Psalm, KK 42.

Meals on your own. Social time on the docks.

Friday, Sept 9—Day 1

8:00 – 9:00          Coffee, tea, snacks at Port Ludlow Yacht Club 

9:00– 9:30          Welcome to the 2022 Northwest Kadey Krogen Owners Group Annual Rendezvous!

9:30 – 10:30        Session #1:  Kadey Krogen Corporate Update

10:45 – 12:15      Session #2:  East vs West Coast Cruising--A Hydrographer's Perspective, Marianne Molchan just moved their Whaleback to the PNW after years of East Coast cruising.  She will be giving us her perspective of the two cruising areas from an interesting perspective--that of a retired hydrographer for NOAA and the Navy. 

12:15 13:00        Lunch on your own

13:00 – 16:30          KROGEN CRAWL

SWAP MEET –  Put any excess gear you’d like to give away or sell on the dock or swim step so people can see it.  Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!!!

17:30 – 19:00          Catered buffet by El Molcajete Mexican Grill at the Port Ludlow Yacht Club

19:00                     After Dinner SIGS (Special Interest Groups)

Saturday, Sept 10—Day 2

7:00 – 8:00          Morning exercise

8:00 – 9:00          Coffee, tea, snacks at Port Ludlow Yacht Club

9:00 – 10:30        Session #3:  Cruising Past Cape Caution - by Gary St Arnault & Ginger Marshall

10:45 – 12:15     Session #4:  Alternative Energies - by Steven Webster

12:15 – 13:00        Lunch on your own

13:00 – 17:00          Afternoon Activities, hikes, social, etc 
13:00 – 17:00          First Aid / CPR / AED Certification - 
limited to first 15 registrants. $85 fee, Sign Up Here

18:00 – 19:30          BYO dinner in tent, BBQs available

19:30                     After Dinner SIGS

Sunday, Sept 11—Day 3

7:00 – 8:00          Morning exercise

8:00 – 9:00          Pancake breakfast!  

9:00 – 10:30        Session #5: Circumnavigating Haida Gwaii - by Julie Lund

10:45 – 12:15      Session #6:  New Navigation, Internet Connection & Boat Management Technologies - by Bill Nieman

12:15 – 13:00        Lunch on your own

13:00 – 14:30          Session #7:  Krogen Ownership Roundtable

  • Bring your trade secrets and best practices to share with the group.
  • Share your favorite gadget or equipment.
  • Bring your questions about anything related to your boat, cruising, equipment, etc. 
  • Bring any stories and experiences, good or bad, that the group may benefit from.

14:45 – 16:15          Session #8  Business Meeting Northwest Kadey Krogen Owners Group Executive Committee Report, election of officers, and Rendezvous Review

17:30 – 19:00          Catered Dinner by GBF Catering at the PLYC

19:00                     After Dinner SIGS

Monday, Sept 12—Departure of the Fleet

7:00 – 9:00          Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks on the docks


February 14, 2022

Due to Construction at the Port of Anacortes Cap Sante Marina, we had to change our venue. The board chose Port Ludlow after reviewing several options. More details to follow. NEW DATES Sept 8-12, 2022.


Sept 13, 2021

Registration is closed! Contact admin@kadeykrogenowners.org if you have questions. Revised schedule will be included in your welcome bag. After checking in with the marina, please visit Ocean Psalm near the tents for your kit. See you next week!

June 16, 2021

2021 Draft Schedule Released

Register with the Northwest Kadey Krogen Owner’s Group (NWKKOG) for the rendezvous as soon as possible  so we can get a good count for planning With a single application, you will be registering for both the rendezvous and a slip assignment. On arrival, go to marina office to pay for moorage.

Boaters who register after September 4, 2021, must request a slip assignment through Cap Sante Marina and risk not receiving a slip in the block reserved for the rendezvous, or perhaps not getting a slip at all if the marina is full. (A slip for a KK42 costs about $85/night)

Sept 20, noon, through Sept 24, noon, have been reserved for the rendezvous.  If you want to arrive earlier or stay later, request the extra days directly with the marina.

Monday, Sept 20—Arrival Activities

4:00 – 5:00          Name tag and goodie bag distribution

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Share your handwork, crafts and art.  Many cruisers knit, quilt, draw, paint, write, etc.  Bring your latest or ongoing project to share and visit.

Meals on your own.

Tuesday, Sept 21—Day 1

8:00 – 9:00          Coffee, tea and continental breakfast in activity tent

9:00 – 9:30          Welcome—Brad/Ginger

9:45 – 10:45        Session #1:  Boatyard Presentation on Electrical and Electronic Systems

Pacific Yacht Management will provide two experts: one on electrical systems and another on mechanical.

11:00 – 12:00     Session #2:  Boatyard Presentation on Mechanical Systems

After lunch, the vendor will be available the rest of the day for individual consultation and scheduled boat visits.

12:00 – 1:00        Lunch on your own

1:30 – 4:00          KROGEN CRAWL

SWAP MEET –  Put any excess gear you’d like to give away or sell on the dock so people can see it.  Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!!!

5:30 – 7:00          Catered buffet at the Anacortes Yacht Club

Wednesday, Sept 22—Day 2

7:00 – 8:00          Morning exercise: All-abilities yoga

8:00 – 9:00          Coffee, tea, continental breakfast in the activity tent.

9:00 – 10:15        Session #3:  KK Corporate Update - Tucker West 

10:30 – 12:00     Session #4:  Fishing—A moderated discussion

                            Listen as your fellow experts expound on how to catch the big ones!

12:00 – 1:00        Lunch on your own

1:00 – 3:00          Session #5—Coast Guard

4:00 – 5:00          Slide show of summer activities.

PET PARADE  A distinguished panel of judges will award coveted prize(s). Come show off your pet!

6:00 – 9:00          Dinner on the docks

Pot luck and BBQ.  BYOB and appetizers to share.  

Thursday, Sept 23—Day 3

7:00 – 8:00          Morning exercise  Join us for a walk along the Tommy Thompson Trail to get your heart pumping.

8:00 – 9:00          Pancake breakfast!  in activity tent.

9:00 – 10:15        Session #6: Anchoring Techniques

10:30 – 12:00      Session #7:  Ladies Roundtable

12:00 – 1:30        Lunch on your own

1:30 – 3:00          Session #8:  Kadey Krogen Roundtable

·      Krogen Roundtable – Bring your trade secrets and best practices to share with the group.

·      Share your favorite gadget or equipment.

·      Bring your questions about anything related to your boat, cruising, equipment, etc. 

·      Bring any stories and experiences, good or bad, that the group may benefit from.

3:15 – 4:15          Session #9  Business Meeting

Executive committee report

4:30 – 5:00          Session #10:  Rendezvous Review

Talk about this year’s rendezvous.  What worked? What didn’t?

What would you like next year?

6:00 – 9:00          Catered Dinner at the Anacortes Yacht Club

Friday, Sept 24—Departure of the Fleet

7:30 – 8:00          Coffee, tea and breakfast snacks

Optional Event    A coach will come aboard your boat and help you practice boat handling, docking, goosing and bumping, etc. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills and to gain confidence. It may be possible to take a couple observers to ride along.

Weather permitting, of course.


March 19, 2021

Your executive committee is moving forward with plans for a 2021 Krog-In. Watch here for details.

June 26, 2020

RE: Postponement of NWKKOG Rendezvous scheduled for September 21-25, 2020 until September 2021

Dear Fellow NWKKOG Members,

The Executive Committee met today to discuss and finalize plans for the 2020 Fall Rendezvous. Out of an abundance of caution, we have unanimously decided to postpone the 2020 event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It simply makes no sense to bring together the membership in close quarters until the pandemic is brought under control, and it is once again safe for us to socialize as we have in the past. Additionally uncertainty regarding the opening of the US/Canadian border further complicates matters for some of our membership.

The NWKKOG Executive Committee (Brad Popovich, Ginger Marshall, Julie Lund, Sean Kelly, Jan Chapman and Neal Parker)

20 photo(s) Updated on: 17 Jan 2019
  • Dogs taking us on a lake hike.
  • Jonathan on Captain Kidd
  • Fearless leader Brad Popovich
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  • Navigator anchored one end of the med tied boats.
  • If you heard something like a pump running below, it was probably the sound of the ferry.
  • The med tie is complete, a day early!
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