2026 Rendezvous Recap: Mardi Gras!

Every September, Roche Harbor fills with familiar faces, new friends, and boats from across the Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats, and Solara Boats family for the world’s largest rendezvous. This year, we brought a little Bourbon Street to the San Juan Islands with a Mardi Gras celebration! Between decorated boats, happy hours on the docks, and our Bourbon Street Bash, there was plenty of fun to go around.

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Roche Harbor Resort and Marina is a favorite gathering place for good reason. The setting is beautiful, the shops are worth a wander, and there’s always someone nearby with a cruising story to share. Our scavenger hunt kept owners exploring throughout the Rendezvous, while the fishing and crabbing derby gave everyone another reason to get out on the water. Back on shore, the annual pickleball and cornhole championships brought out some friendly competition.

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Of course, the Rendezvous is also a chance to get to know your boat a little better. Daily seminars brought owners together with industry experts and technical advisors to cover everything from engine maintenance and Garmin electronics to cruising destinations that deserve a second look. Whether you’re planning your first extended trip or have years of cruising behind you, there’s always something to learn—and another boater happy to compare notes.

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Our factory team also brought updated models from all three brands, turning the marina into a boat show just for Rendezvous attendees. Throughout the event, owners could step aboard, explore different layouts, and talk with the people who know these boats best. It was a great opportunity to see what’s new across the Fluid Motion family.

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We wrapped things up the way we like best: dinner, dancing, and time with our boating family. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s gathering so much fun. We’re already looking forward to seeing you back on the docks in 2027. Watch for details on the next Fluid Motion Rendezvous!