About Us

The organizers of Rendezvous Mile Marker Zero would like to take a few minutes of your time to let you know the history of this event that takes place in Portsmouth every year over Labor Day weekend.  Thirteen years ago, founders Jimmy Spruill and Wayne Orton decided that the power boats needed a place to create a party on the water front and what a party it has become!  Over the last thirteen years, we have enjoyed bringing boaters together to create camaraderie between boaters, friends and cruising partners as the event has soared and grown over the years.  The founders of Rendezvous Mile Marker Zero worked very hard to bring about the success that the event enjoys today.  Last year we partnered with the Elizabeth River Foundation in an effort to help clean up the river which we all enjoy boating, fishing and playing on.  Because of the success of Rendezvous Mile Marker Zero, we donated $14,075.00 to the Elizabeth River Foundation and hopefully we can enjoy the river for years to come as we continue with this great event.  This was our very first event in support of the Elizabeth River Foundation and we hope to continue in our efforts to support a worthwhile cause. 

We hope each and every one of you will take the time to join us on the Portsmouth waterfront where you will enjoy all the benefits that this event can bring to the boating community.This year we will have booths filled with a variety of exhibitors, a live band both Friday and Saturday night along with events that will help us continue to grow Rendezvous Mile Marker Zero.

We extend our warmest thank you to our past and present sponsors and invite each of you to visit their links on our website. We thank all of you and look forward to seeing you at Rendezvous Mile Marker Zero.