About TONE
TONE was started in 1996 by a group of New England based Tartan sailors to provide a means of communication, sailing participation and a sense of community among owners of Tartan yachts. TONE is also host to the Tartan Owners Web Site. Since our inception, we have grown rapidly, today with over a 100 active members and over 200 Tartan owners and fans contributing to the TONE groups.io interactive list.
The first gathering of TONE members took place in March 1996 at a Tartan Open House sponsored by Hellier Yacht Sales in New London, CT. This was followed in June of 1996 by a very successful Tartan Owners Rendezvous held in New London at which twenty-six Tartan captains and crews enjoyed meeting and making new friends, a great cocktail party and dinner, followed by dancing, and raffle prizes.
In addition to scheduling and coordinating sailing events and activities, TONE also publishes periodic newsletters ("Nor'Easter") each year. The current and all subsequent Nor'Easter releases will be available for download on this web site.
Where we Sail
Our membership has grown to over 100 active members. There are many others who have registered on the TONE website, but have not as yet paid the dues fee. We are happy to have both types of interest. Owners of all sizes of Tartans have joined, from the Tartan 27' to the Tartan 53'.
Members are located in each of the New England states, as well as VA, MD, CA, FL, TX, NC, OH, MN, TN and KS. With the introduction of the website, communication expanded to many other Tartan owners, helping to meet one of the principal purposes of the association.
In addition to the first Rendezvous in 1996, TONE hosted numerous biennial Rendezvous. TONE on occasion sponsors a New England cruise which terminates in Maine. Whenever we would plan that kind of trip it would be announced here on the site.
TONE Activities: 5 Great Reasons to become a TONE Member
Various activities that have been held in the past, and are either scheduled or in planning for the future include:
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When and Where
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| Regional Gatherings |
Regional gatherings are held periodically. |
| Dinner Parties |
Dinner parties have been held in conjunction with the Fall and Winter boat shows. |
| Summer Cruises |
Two and three week cruises to Maine have also been held with the most recent being a cruise in 2021. |
| Newsletter |
The TONE newsletter Nor'Easter is published periodically and is found here on the site. |
| Website |
The TONE website is maintained and updated to meet the interests of the group. |
Leadership
To further its aims in support of Tartan owners, TONE incorporated in 2008 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Officers were elected and a Board of Directors established:
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Boat
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| President |
Gary Van Voorhis |
Tartan 3800 |
| Vice President |
VACANT |
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| Treasurer |
Mike Musen |
Tartan 3700 |
| Membership |
Gary Van Voorhis |
Tartan 3800 |
| Website |
Gary Van Voorhis
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Tartan 3800
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TONE's Mission: To provide forums for all Tartan owners to exchange information, enjoy boating and social events together,
and create a sense of fellowship in order to enhance our ownership experiences.
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