The Grand Banks Owner's Journal - Grand Banks Yachts

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Loris & Rosella Gheller
42 Heritage EU, hull #1539 Ross
Selling Broker: Paolo Murzi, Giaroli s.a.s.
Vicenza, Italy
Loris and Rosella Gheller took delivery of GB42EU, hull #1539
Ross in May. Previously, the Ghellers have owned two Della Pasqua
and a Carnevali. The couple has cruised for the past twelve years in
the Adriatic Sea, discovering islands, tucked away ports, and small
villages along the way. While at rest, their 42 hangs out at their
marina in Lignano, Italy, near Venice.
Cees Hakstege & Nelly van der Deijl
42 Heritage EU, hull #1558 Pieternel
Selling Broker: Frits Kremer, Kremer Nautic
Stellendam, Netherlands
Cees and Nelly are another in a long and accomplished line of
sailors who decided to convert to Grand Banks. Citing Grand
Banks’ classic good looks, the owners recently took possession of
42EU, hull #1558. The new owners, along with their children,
had cruised extensively in Northern European waters on their
Hallberg-Rossy and other sailboats. They report rave reviews to
their dealer, Kremer Nautic, for aiding them in selecting the right
model and equipment to suit their needs.
Willem & Anne-Françoise Timmermans
43 Eastbay HX, hull #73 Albatros
Selling Broker: Frits Kremer, Kremer Nautic
Wemeldinge, Belgium
OTHER HAPS
ABOVE
The GBYC lineup in Pipestem Inlet
BELOW
John & Robin Hammond, owners of 36SE Bella Grand
A N O T H E R A C T I V E O W N E R ' S G R O U P, T H E P O R T L A N D
G R A N D B A N K S Y A C H T C L U B S U B M I T S T H E
F O L L O W I N G D E T A I L S F R O M T H E I R S U M M E R C R U I S E
Dear Grand Banks Yachts,
The Portland Grand Banks Yacht Club had another great
summer, including a cruise for a week on the west coast of
Vancouver Island in Barkley Sound, British Columbia.
Here is a photo of our five GBs rafted together in Pipestem
Inlet. Another photo is of John and Robin Hammond (36SE,
Bella Grand) in their dinghy. At the end of our cruise, he and
Robin took a straight line 30-hour Pacific Ocean cruise back
to Oregon. Gotta love and trust these Grand Banks!
While on Vancouver Island, the group hiked around and
explored an old growth forest, even happening upon a cedar
tree with a 75-foot diameter. We estimated that this tree had
been alive for over 1,000 years.
To celebrate our last evening together, we cruised our Grand
Banks to Eagle’s Nook Resort, accessible only by boat or by
seaplane. It is a luxury resort in a picture perfect location.
Following was a memorable dinner that capped a memorable
week on the water.
In 2005 we are contemplating a fall cruise up the Columbia
and Snake Rivers to Lewiston, Idaho (to commemorate the
200th anniversary of Lewis & Clark's Voyage of Discovery).
Very truly yours,
Don Burdick
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Having already owned a number of Grand Banks, including their
first, a 1979 42EU, and 46EU hull #181, the Timmermans decided
to purchase an Eastbay Series yacht to meet their changing needs.
Attracted to its classic lines and quality build, the Timmermans
landed hull #73 of the 43HX model. They find that the 43 gives
them good flexibility for shorter trips “with older children and
busier parents.” The Timmermans plan to cruise extensively in
northern and southern European waters.
Bill & Mary Regan
46 Heritage EU, hull #276 Irish Jig
Selling Broker: J.P. Skov, East Coast Yacht Sales
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Bill, Mary, son Matt and dog Costello took delivery of their second
Grand Banks this summer. Irish Jig has grown up from a 38 Eastbay
HX to a 46 Heritage EU. The plan for the new GB is to do some
extended cruising in the comfort and increased size that the 46
will provide. The usual cruising grounds of Cape Cod, Nantucket
Sound, and Martha’s Vineyard will probably be extended to include
some winter ports on the East Coast of the U.S., with the potential
to do some island-hopping in the future.
Joe & Bitsy Walker
42 Heritage CL, hull #1505 Sea Haven
Selling Broker: Julee Jackson, Hal Jones & Co.
Ponte Vedre Beach, Florida
Joe & Bitsy Walker have recently purchased a model year 2002
Grand Banks 42 Heritage CL. They live in Ponte Vedre Beach,
Florida. Joe is retired from Exxon, where he was Singapore-based
for eight years.
SPRAY • V5I2 SUMMER • 19