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Rendez-vous naval de Québec
Launched in 2008, the Rendez-vous naval de Québec (RVNQ) aims to welcome Canadian and foreign sailors to Quebec City to create opportunities for interaction between them and the public in a highly festive environment.
Beyond the anticipated excitement generated by the visit of ships to Quebec City, we strive to create a major international tourist event that promotes our region and its relationship with the St. Lawrence River, while offering visitors the chance to realize the importance of naval and maritime presence in Quebec City over the years.
This unique biennial gathering in Canada has attracted over 300,000 visitors during the four editions held in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014. The latest edition of the RVNQ took place in 2017 and was a resounding success. The organization took the opportunity to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War, the 100th anniversary of the Valcartier Canadian Forces Base, and the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landing in the Second World War.
We cannot overlook the involvement of our administrators, the dedication of our team, and the unwavering support of the regional naval and maritime community; our event could not progress without the fortunate combination of their contributions. Thank you to all.
Enjoy the Rendez-vous!
Past Editions
2008
2008
First rendez-vous naval de Québec
2010
2010
Second rendez-vous naval de Québec
Participating ships
• Denmark Royal Navy | HDMS ABSSALON PNT L16
• | NCSM/HMCS TORONTO
• | USS BOONE
• | KMS KARLSRUHE F212 & FGS SPESSART A1442
2012
2012
Third rendez-vous naval de Québec
Participating ships
• Canadian Coast Guard | NGCC LOUIS M. LAUZIER, NGCC GC-03, NGCC CAP AUPALUK, NGCC PIERRE RADISSON, NGCC MAMILOSSA
• | USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41)
• | NCSM KINGSTON (MM 700) & NCSM SUMMERSIDE (MM 711)
• | FULMAR (P-740)
• | FGS FRANKFURT AM MAIN (A1412) & FGS EMDEN (F 210)
2014
2014
Fourth rendez-vous naval de Québec
Participating ships
• | USS OAK HILL (LSD 51)
• | NCSM ATHABASKAN (DDG 282)
• | LAPLACE (A 793)
• | NGCC CAPORAL KAEBLE VC
• | JEFFY JAN II & THEODORE TUGBOAT
2017
2017
Fifth rendez-vous naval de Québec
Participating ships
• 40 sailboats and 3000 crew members from all over the world |
• 35 stops in Canadian ports |
2024
2024
SIXTH RENDEZ-VOUS NAVAL DE QUÉBEC
Participating ships
• Canada | NCSM WILLIAM HALL
• Canada | NCSM FREDERICTON
• United States | USS CARNEY
• Britain | HMS PROTECTOR
• France | FS RHÔNE A603
2008
First rendez-vous naval de Québec
2010
Second rendez-vous naval de Québec
Navires participants
• Marine royale du Danemark | HDMS ABSSALON PNT L16
• Canadian Forces | NCSM/HMCS TORONTO
• US Naval Reserve | USS BOONE
• German Navy | KMS KARLSRUHE F212 & FGS SPESSART A1442
2012
Third rendez-vous naval de Québec
Navires participants
• Garde côtière Canadienne | NGCC LOUIS M. LAUZIER, NGCC GC-03, NGCC CAP AUPALUK, NGCC PIERRE RADISSON, NGCC MAMILOSSA
• United States Navy | USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41)
• La marine royale canadienne | NCSM KINGSTON (MM 700) & NCSM SUMMERSIDE (MM 711)
• La marine nationale de France | FULMAR (P-740)
• La marine de la République fédérale d’Allemagne | FGS FRANKFURT AM MAIN (A1412) & FGS EMDEN (F 210)
2014
Fourth rendez-vous naval de Québec
Navires participants
• United States Navy | USS OAK HILL (LSD 51)
• La marine royale canadienne | NCSM ATHABASKAN (DDG 282)
• La marine nationale de France | LAPLACE (A 793)
• Garde côtière canadienne | NGCC CAPORAL KAEBLE VC
• Aucun détail | JEFFY JAN II & THEODORE TUGBOAT
2017
Fifth rendez-vous naval de Québec
La course des grands voiliers
• 40 voiliers et 3000 membres d’équipage de partout dans le monde |
• 35 escales dans les ports canadiens |
2024
SIXTH RENDEZ-VOUS NAVAL DE QUÉBEC
Navires participants
• Canada | NCSM WILLIAM HALL
• Canada | NCSM FREDERICTON
• États-Unis | USS CARNEY
• Angleterre | HMS PROTECTOR
• France | FS RHÔNE A603
Administrative Council
François Pinel
Président du RVNQ | Avocat associé, Beauvais Truchon, SENCRL
François Moreau
Administrateur du RVNQ | Architecte associé - ABCP Architecture
Frédéric Tremblay
Secrétaire du RVNQ | Avocat, Beauvais Truchon, SENCRL
Nathalie Letendre
Administratrice - Officier supérieur d’état-major au quartier général de la Réserve navale
Kévin Bélanger
Trésorière du RVNQ | Mallette, s.e.n.c.r.l CPA auditeur
François Ducharme
Associé fondateur, DG Québec - TACT
Pascal Raby
Vice-président Opérations - Port de Québec
Denis Thébeau
CAPV/CAPT(n), cd, a de c
Officier de liaison régional (Région de Québec) | Direction des programmes pour l’appui des employeurs (DPAE) | Forces armées canadiennes
Michael Savoie
CAPC/LCdr
Commandant adjoint | École navale (Québec) | Marine Royale canadienne
Gilles Couturier
Chef de la direction | Federal Fleet Services inc.
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