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"Rendezvous Charters, S.F."

60 Second Radio Ad

Marketing Parameters/ Creative Solution
To capture the magic of sailing on San Francisco Bay, we wanted to use actual crewmembers and heavy sound effects, created onboard the Brigantine Rendezvous. The copy heralds the historic significance of the vessel (uniquely positioned as the only remaining tall ship under sail in the Bay, complete with traditional Spanish galleon/insignia) while giving an action-oriented flavor of the grandeur and peacefulness of being out on the bay in today's fast-paced world.

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(SFX: Lilting nautical sailor pipe/historic music/old world charm, sound of dockworkers, clang of ship's bell, etc.)

Narrator VO: Back in the days of old San Francisco, tall ships came and went as quick as the tide.

(SFX: Tide pull/ocean surf/creak of wooden boats--flapping wind against square-rigged sail, then music tempo shift to modern/adventure instrumental action)

Narrator VO: Today only one tall ship remains under sail with the look and feel of yesteryear. The Brigantine Rendezvous.

(SFX: Live action aboard Rvous--crew barking orders to set the sails, splashes of water against the hull---winches cranking, roar of wind shift:)

Narrator VO: She's almost 80 feet of pure personality, and a sailboat through and through...

(SFX: Live action cont., bkgd: "we're tacking"---"go for it!" as winches grind)

Narrator VO: Aboard the Rendezvous you'll have a whole new view of our fair city...and maybe even of life itself.

(SFX: Splash! Fade under, music ends on upbeat hit after tag:)

Announcer Tag: The Brigantine Rendezvous. Pier 40 South Beach Marina. The unusual day on the bay. Call 543-7333 for special midweek rates. 543-7333. Rendezvous.

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