INFORMATION
Pre-Rendezvous Info
The 2026 Tollycruisers RendezCLUE is more than just a Rendezvous! Not only are participants part of a Tolly themed game of Clue, many of the events, decorations and activities will feature this theme.
Join in the fun by:
- Decorating your boat
- Taking part in our themed days:
- Friday: Undercover Friday (wear your event t-shirt)
- Saturday: Suspect Saturday (wear anything that matches the suspects’ colours)
- Sunday: The Big Reveal (dress as your favourite suspect or who you think “did it”.
- If your pet is attending the Rendezvous, be sure to include a Clue themed outfit for our Pet Parade
Many Tollycruisers celebrate the theme all weekend long. Prizes for best costume and decorated Tollycraft announced on Sunday night.
See all the Clue Details.
Please see the Rendezvous Registration page for details, dates and refund policy. Registration opens in late May.
- Full refunds (minus 10%) are available for cancellations until August 4.
- Between August 5 and August 19 cancellations receive partial refunds:
- Rendezvous registration: TBD
- There are no refunds for optional add-ons during this period
- There are no refunds after August 19.
- To cancel your Rendezvous registration, please complete the cancellation form.
- The Rendezvous registration fee does not include moorage.
- Reserve your moorage directly with Telegraph Harbour via their online booking form.
- Be sure to select “38th Canadian Tollycruisers Rendezvous” to be part of our group booking.
- Our group booking expires on August 19, so please book your moorage prior to that date.
- Upon entering Telegraph Harbour contact them on Channel 66A.
Volunteers make our Rendezvous great! A couple hours (or so) of help ensures everyone has a wonderful experience.
During registration you will select your volunteer preference. Once registration is complete, a volunteer schedule will be sent so you can plan your weekend.
- Greeters: New for 2026 – Greet arriving boats with their goodie bags and a big welcome. Having a handheld VHF radio is strongly encouraged.
- Morning Coffee: Greet guests, make coffee, transfer coffee to urns, tidy food area as necessary. Clean up at the end of service.
- Burger Dinner: Assist with meal prep, organize service area, initial cooking and serving | Final cooking, serving and clean-up of cooking and serving area.
- Pancake Breakfast: Assist with meal prep, organize service area, initial cooking and serving | Final cooking, serving and clean-up of cooking and serving area.
- 50/50 and Raffle Ticket Sales: Sell tickets to all participants, ensure all tickets are torn apart. For raffle, assist participants with how to “bid” on items.
- Photography: Take lots of photos!! Upload to our photo library (TBD)
- Potluck Dinner: Set-up tables for serving, keep food service moving, ensure tables are clean following the potluck.
- “Ruby-Marge”arita Dock Tales: Prep and serve margaritas, clean-up service area.
- Activities, games & events: Assist with bingo, Toonie Slap Shot, pet parade, judging the cook-off or marine swap meet.
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Activities & Other Events
Date, Time & Location: Thursday, September 3 @ 4 p.m. in the pavilion/on the lawn
What to Bring: Your Tolly story and your questions; BYOB and BYOC(hair)
We’ll welcome first time Rendezvous participants, new Tollycruisers members and anyone attending after being away.
For more ideas on what to expect, check out the photos from our recent Rendezvous:
SPONSORED BY PACIFIC YACHT SYSTEMS
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Table space, labels and markers for labeling
What to Bring: Marine related items needing a new home
Do you have boating items taking up valuable space on your Tolly or your garage? Then bring them to sell at our Marine Swap Meet.
All items must be clearly labeled with you and your Tolly’s names. Please remove any unsold items promptly at the end of the Swap Meet (if we return them, we might include more than you brought).
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
What to Bring: TBD
Join us for a no-nonsense one-hour seminar on flares.
During our Sunday dinner the following awards (1st – 3rd) are presented:
- Best Decorated Tollys
- Best Costumes
Date & Time: Sunday, September 6 @ 4:45 p.m.
Location: On the lawn
What to Bring: Yourselves
Before our final Dock Tales, we’ll gather for a group photo. Please be on time so we can snap the photo and get on with all the fun of our Big Clue Reveal!
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (this one starts on-time!)
Location: Pavilion
What to Bring: Pen, Paper
Join other Tollycruisers for our annual Business Meeting. Share your ideas for future club events and be part of all the Tollycruisers fun.
Date & Time: ALL WEEKEND
Location: The Docks
Provided: Tollycrafts to explore
Curious what other Tollycraft owners have done on their Tollys? Then hit the docks and check them out during the weekend.
Display the flag included in your goodie bag when you’re available to welcome guests. And tuck it away for private time.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Your Tolly
Provided: Voluntary and free safety check by RCMSAR Station 29 members
Increase your peace of mind that your Tollycraft meets the minimum safety equipment requirements with a free RCMSAR safety check.
Download their brochure for more details on what the check entails.
You can also sign up for your preferred time at the event depending on availability.
Food & Drink
Please bring your own plates, utensils, glasses, etc. to all events.
Date & Time: Friday, September 4 @ 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Outside the pavilion
Provided: Margaritas!
What to Bring: Glasses for your margaritas, chairs (if you’re not a fan of picnic tables)
Margaritas on the dock are a long-standing Tollycruisers tradition. Started by, and staffed by Ruby Olsen and Marge Felton (Rhubarb II,) it’s always been a great way to kick off Rendezvous weekend.
Donations of tequila and/or mix are appreciated.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 6 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Burgers and all the fixings; elevated ramen side-dishes
What to Bring: Plates, utensils, glasses and beverages
Enjoy freshly grilled burgers prepared by our volunteers
Accompanying your burger will be Ramen side dishes created for our Cook-Off. See the Fun & Games tab below for the Cook-off Information)
Date & Time: Sunday, September 6 @ 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Pancake breakfast; coffee/tea; Caesars (with glasses)
What to Bring: Plates, utensils, mugs, etc.
Join us for our traditional pancake breakfast with a Caesar (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Dates & Times:
- Friday, September 4 @ 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
- Saturday, September 5 @ 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
- Monday, September 7 @ 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Location: TBD
Provided: Pastries, coffee, and the fixings
What to Bring: Mug and any other utensils
Pastries and coffee are served to start your day with some caffeine and a sweet treat.
Date & Time: Friday, September 4 @ 6 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Potluck card to describe your contribution
What to Bring: Potluck contribution, potluck card (see below), plates, utensils, glasses, beverages, Friday’s 50/50 tickets, wasp deterrents (optional)
Bring your favourite potluck dish to share.
RETURNING IN 2026: You’ll find a potluck card in your goodie bag. Please use this to describe your dish.
Date & Times: Sunday, September 6
- 4 p.m. – Name That Tune Dock Tales
- 4:45 p.m. – Group photo
- 5 p.m. – Dock Tales Continues & BBQs turned on
- 6 p.m. – Dinner in the pavilion
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Salads and grill space for your protein
What to Bring: Your favourite protein, plates, utensils, glasses, beverages, Sunday’s 50/50 tickets, wasp deterrents (optional)
Grab your chairs, dock tales and grilling supplies and join us for our Big Reveal!
NOTE 1: the club provides the salad, you provide your protein.
NOTE 2: you can also prepare your protein on your Tolly instead of using the marina’s BBQs.
Fun and Games
Date & Time: Poker hands can be purchased beginning on Friday, September 4 from Terry & Bob Janes (Sweet Baby Janes). Completed packages must be returned by Sunday, September 7 at 12 p.m.
Location: Thetis Island
Provided: Poker run info ($5/hand)
What to Bring: Mosquito repellant for the walk/bike around Thetis Island
Cost: $5/hand
Take a leisurely walk (bike ride, scooter ride, etc) around Thetis Island to complete your hand(s) for the Bud Cooper Memorial Poker Run. The three Tollycruisers with the best poker hands take home a share of the pot!
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 4 p.m.
Location: Pavilion / lawn
Provided: Tolly cards
What to bring: Your memory
Tollytration is BACK!! Based on the classic concentration card game, you’ll flip Tolly cards to find matches. The team with the most matches when all the cards are revealed, wins a prize!
Date & Time: Friday, September 4 @ 7:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Bingo cards, daubers (if you don’t have a favourite one)
What to Bring: Cash; your good-luck troll; a drink; favourite dauber; mosquito repellant
Cost: $5 for one card or $20 for 5
A crowd favourite, join other bingo lovers to see if you will be the first to yell Bingo (and make enemies of everyone needing just one more square).
All proceeds go to the winner(s).
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 5:45 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Package of ramen; judging dishes & utensils; competitor number; prizes
What to Bring: Your elevetated ramen side dish in the provided judging cups; remainder in a serving dish for participants to enjoy alongside their burger.
Take our key ingredient (ramen) and elevate it into a yummy side dish to accompany burgers. Judges will select the winner.
Details
Three judges will taste the Cook-Off using the following criteria:
- 10 points: Taste
- 6 points: Use of ramen in the dish
- 4 points: Creativity and theme
Use the three containers in your goodie bag to prepare samples for judging. These have been labeled with your contestant number. On Saturday, take your samples for judging to the pavilion between 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Please do not include your name or boat name – it’s blind judging.
Bring the rest of your side dish to the BBQ area in a serving container for lunch.
Your dish must contain the key ingredient and all other ingredients are up to you. Dish may be served hot or cold.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 6 @ 1 p.m.
Location: Docks – have your dinghy ready to go by 1 p.m.
What to Bring: Your dinghy; PFDs
Join us for a for some dingy fun provided by David & Yvonne Landry (Works For Me). Who will navigate the course fastest??
Date & Time: Sunday, September 6 @ 4 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Music and prizes
What to Bring: Favourite dock tale
Now this one may get you singing! Grab your favourite docktail, and join us for our annual Name That Tune!
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5 @ 7:30 p.m.
Location: Pavilion
What to Bring: Cash ($5/team); a drink; mosquito repellent; cards; crib board (if your Tolly has one)
Join us for our annual cribbage tournament. Only $5/person to enter with the proceeds going to the top 2 teams.
We will supply 10 cribbage boards but if you have one on your Tolly, please feel free to bring it.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 6 @ 11 a.m.
Location: On the path (aka the cat walk) (Pavilion if it’s raining)
Provided: Judges and prizes
What to Bring: Completed pet parade bio; your pet; comfy chair (optional)
All pets (with their humans) are welcome to take part in our annual Pet Parade. Tollycruisers celebrities judge the pets based on the following criteria:
- Theme: How well the Rendezvous theme is portrayed by the pet.
- Personality: How well is the pet’s personality reflected?
- Strut: Do the pet and human “own” the red carpet?
- Creativity: Incorporation of creativity into the overall presentation.
- The pets with the three highest overall scores receive prizes.
Prior to the pet parade, complete the pet information form (included in your goodie bag) to hand to the MC during the Pet Parade.
Fundraising
Dates & Times:
- Tickets sold during Dock Tales on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Drawings following dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Location: Volunteers in red aprons
Provided: 50/50 tickets; a chance to win the $$
What to Bring: Cash
Ticket Prices: 5 for $5 or 25 for $20
50/50 tickets will be sold throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Look for the volunteers in the red aprons walking up and down the dock (there’s also a good chance they’ll find you).
With three drawings – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – triple the chances to win!
The winner receives 50% of the sales for that day.
Dates & Times:
- Saturday, September 5 @ 12:45 p.m. (bring items you are donating to the pavilion)
- Purchase your raffle tickets and “bid” on your favourite item(s) between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Winners announced following dinner on Saturday, September 5
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Raffle tickets; a chance to win some awesome items
What to Bring: Cash; item(s) to donate to the raffle
Ticket Prices: 1 for $5 or 5 for $20
Purchase tickets for a chance to win your favourite item(s). You can leave as many tickets as you’d like in the box in front of your favourite item(s).
There’s no limit to how many tickets you can place in any given box nor how many items you can bid on.
If you have items to donate, please bring them to the pavilion at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, Septebmer 5. We will provide you with a ticket box to describe your item.
Winners announced on Saturday following dinner.
NOTE: Donations are appreciated for the Silent Auction Raffle. Please contact Sandra Lewis if you have items for the silent auction raffle.
Date & Time: Friday, September 4 @ 3:30 p.m. (during “Ruby-Marge”aritas Dock Tales)
Location: Pavilion
Provided: Bottle of tequila; hockey stick; toonies; tape and markers to identify your toonies
What to Bring: Toonies or cash to buy toonies
Ticket Prices: 1 Toonie = 1 toss and chance to win the bottle of tequila.
Bring your toonies (or buy some from us) to see if you can be the closest to the bottle and take home the tequila.
