Get Ready for the 8th Annual “Runabouts on the River”!

Stockton, CA – Get your engines revving and your boats polished because the 8th Annual “Runabouts on the River” is set to make waves once again! This highly anticipated event hosted by the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS will take place June 26–28, 2026, at the Stockton Sailing Club, bringing together classic boats, hot rods, live entertainment, and a whole weekend of riverfront fun.

Boaters will start arriving on Friday, June 26th, launching at Buckley Cove Ramp before cruising over to the Stockton Sailing Club (SSC) to get settled in. For those needing accommodations, a block of 20 rooms has been secured at the Residence Inn on March Lane at the discounted rate of $159 per night starting on Thursday for those that want it.

Residence Inn
3240 W. March Lane
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 472-9800
Mention “ACBS NorCal/Tahoe Chapter group block” for the discounted room rate

NEW THIS YEAR – Friday afternoon Tours of the USS Lucid!
Tour the USS Lucid ! Eric has arranged a pontoon boat shuttle, or you can take your own boat and tie up at the Rod and Gun club dock about a mile East of the SSC. The shuttle will take members for a private tour of the USS Lucid. We will have three groups of about 12 each, starting at 1pm and departing on the hour: 1, 2, and 3pm. They will only allow 12 max per group, and it is first-come, first-served on the sign-up sheet. The USS Lucid is the last of the minesweepers and marks the start of the Stockton Maritime Museum, which will soon build a facility on the waterfront in downtown Stockton. The ship has an interesting history and is made out of wood and all non-ferous metals were used. More info can be found here https://stocktonhistoricalmaritimemuseum.org/ DONATIONS APPRECIATED ON THE TOUR.

Friday Night Dinner Cruise!
Friday Night Dinner Cruise to the stunning Delta Yacht Club. Just seven miles upriver, this exclusive dinner will feature a gourmet meal catered by the renowned Chef Chris Kelly, and the club’s bar (CASH) will be open for our guests. Enjoy great food, drinks, and camaraderie before experiencing a breathtaking sunset cruise back to SSC.

NEW THIS YEAR – Sponsor a Scout!
We have some opportunities to sponsor a Sea Scout or Stockton Sailing Club Youth member for the Friday Night Dinner. Please consider taking a scout with you to dinner and paying for their meal. The idea is for us to engage with the youth and have them fall in love with classic boating and our group at a young age.

Saturday’s Main Event – Open to the Public!

Judging – Aaron Bailey will be the lead ACBS Judge for this event. He and his team will be judging boats in the morning before the show opens to the public. If you would like your boat judged before the Tahoe Concours, this is a great way to get information on what you might need to get squared away before the show in August.

Saturday morning, the action kicks off at 9 AM, when we open our event to the public! We need boats for boat rides to the public! C-Dock will be packed with an impressive display of our members’ boats, while a lineup of classic hot rods and trailered boats will fill the parking lot. But that’s just the start—guests can explore:

• Libations to keep spirits high
• Boat Rides for the Public
• Fireboat Display
• Youth Activities
• Fire Hose Water Fight
• A variety of delicious food trucks (Including Lockford Sausage Company)
• Merchandise vendors Live music to keep the party going

The show wraps up at 3 PM when participating boats will fire up their engines for the legendary Roar Off, an exhilarating group run down the river.

Saturday Night – Surfer-Themed Dinner
After a full day of excitement, wind down at the Surfer-themed dinner on the SSC patio. The club’s bar will be open, serving refreshments before dinner, making for a perfect way to close out an action-packed day on the water.

Sunday Brunch Cruise – The Perfect Sendoff
Before we say our goodbyes, we invite participants to join us on a brunch cruise to Garlic Brothers, located at Village West Marina. There’s no better way to wrap up the weekend than with great food and a scenic cruise before heading home. Members will pay for their own meals at Garlic Brothers.
After a fantastic turnout in 2025, we’re ready to go even bigger in 2026! If you love boats, classic cars, and great company, this is the event for you. Don’t miss out on a weekend full of classics, river cruising, and good times—mark your calendars and come join us!

For more details and updates, visit http://www.acbs-tahoe.org/events or http://www.acbsrotr.com

See you on the river!
Mark Manes and Eric Koster – acbsrotr@gmail.com
Mark Cell – 510-368-2575/Eric Cell 209-992-2958