WHO WE ARE  

The East Coast Camano Owners (ECCO) association was formed in 2001.  The first official ECCO meeting was held in September 2002 at the rendezvous at Dowry Creek Marina in Belhaven, NC.  As of May 2017, our membership represents 60 current and former boat owners as well as one "Guest Membership."  While many ECCO members live and cruise along the U.S. Eastern seaboard, members extend throughout the United States, Australia and Canada. 

U.S. States represented include Alabama, California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington.

ECCO leadership includes President-Pat Hunt of Myrtle Beach, SC; Vice President-Milton Paul of Annapolis, MD; Treasurer-Lea Anne Werder of Oak Island, NC; Website Manager-Tom Surles of St. Leonard, MD; and Bulletin Board Manager-Lewis Hunt of Myrtle Beach, SC.   

WHAT WE OFFER

• A web site with information and news about the Camano.

• 50% discount on BoatUS membership for ECCO members.
  

• A password-protected bulletin board with archives containing owner questions and answers about a wide variety of Camano systems.  The bulletin board includes: 

• An updated Owner Handbook, maintenance tips and detailed, illustrated instructions for key maintenance items.

• Discussion on Electronics/Electrical; Engines; Help and Advice; Hull and Exterior Items; Interior; Systems; Marina and Cruise Info; Parts, Spares and Running Gear; and The ECCO Membership Directory.

 Click For The Password Protected Bulletin Board

• An annual Camano rendezvous. Seventeen have been held to date with the 2017 Rendezvous held in Hampton, VA May 5-7. 2018 Dates = 11-13 June in Solomons, MD.

• >>> The 2018 Rendezvous Report is IN!  See it on the 2018 Rendezvous page. We still need more pictures.  Any attendee with pictures to share please send to our President or Webmaster.
  

• A regularly updated emailed membership list containing boat name, hull number, and owner contact information.

• A free "For Sale" public web site listing for Camanos owned by ECCO members.
  

• A ECCO Burgee for a reasonable fee.

ECCO welcomes all Camano owners, previous owners, and those interested in Camanos regardless of location. Annual dues are $25 per boat. To join, click on the membership form above, print it, and fill it out. You may also receive a form via email by sending your request to info@eastcoastcamanoowners.com. Please send the completed form, along with a $25 check made out to ECCO, to ECCO, 567 Wildflower Trail, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.

Once your membership is registered, you will receive via email a membership directory, periodic news updates, and instructions on contacting the Message Board manager via email to set up your Message Board account and password.