By Brad Pearson, Adirondack Chapter The meandering views and opinions expressed here are entirely my own and not the club’s position. And I reserve the right to revise them whenever it suits me—which is to say, probably right after someone proves me wrong at the dock. Bring on Another Thousand There’s an old line: a…
A Moment to Express our Appreciation to the Laenen Family of the Michigan Chapter By Ann Guldemond, Michigan Chapter If you attended the “Boat the Blue” International Show in September, you saw Rick Lanenen and his family at the docks. Rick and Diane, his wife, spent many hours preparing for, and executing a docking system…
by Jane Larson with Gary Berg, Glacier Lakes Chapter When the Chesapeake Bay Chapter invited me to present two seminars at its Antique & Classic Boat Festival, Gary and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to experience another ACBS chapter’s boat show. We left Wisconsin Wednesday, June 17, for St. Michaels, Maryland, and spent much…
By Don Leutz, Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is sometimes called the “Silent Killer,” since Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. You simply do not know it’s there, but it can be quite deadly, especially while boating. Both prolonged exposure to low concentrations of Carbon Monoxide or short periods…
By Carmen Deleo, Adirondack Chapter The Adirondack Chapter had a great 52nd Annual Lake George Rendezvous with perfect weather and lots of gorgeous boats on the Lake George Village docks. Friday pre-shows in Hague and Bolton Landing gave the whole lake a look, and Achilles, Tahawus, and Golden Fury were among this year’s winners. The weekend got…
By Don Leutz, Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is sometimes called the “Silent Killer,” since Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. You simply do not know it’s there, but it can be quite deadly, especially while boating. Both prolonged exposure to low concentrations of Carbon Monoxide or short periods…
The morning air over Lake Coeur d’Alene was crisp and bright, and before long it was filled with the unmistakable sound of vintage marine engines coming to life. With glorious sunshine blessing the region throughout the weekend, the setting was nearly perfect for the 2026 Antique & Classic Boat Festival—a celebration of beautiful boats, great…
If you weren’t able to join us at the 2026 ACBS Vintage Boat Week, we hope these photos are the the next best thing. The spray and smiles are contagious and everyone is enjoying the ride! Here are just a few highlights of boats in attendance. Follow ACBS on social media to keep up with…
The Lake Champlain Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society proudly raised a glass to a true icon of our community, Gene Porter, as he marked a landmark 90th birthday! Gene’s love for powerboating traces back to his early years raised in the southeastern Adirondacks and Watertown, New York, with fond memories waterskiing behind…
By Don Leutz, Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter One of the most important safety items that antique and classic boaters should carry on board with them is a communication device in case of emergency. Most people today have a cell phone. In fact, in any given boat, there may be several cell phones available. Cell phones…
By Carmen DeLeo, Mid-Atlantic Chapter Another enjoyable outing is in the books for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter, this time shared with the fine members and friends of our neighboring Chesapeake Bay Chapter. For some of our members, the day began around 7:00 AM on July 11, with a little more than an hour’s drive to Chesapeake…
By Dan Arena, Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter Dan Arena was born in 1916 in Oakland, California near Lake Merritt. Dan and his younger brother, Gene, made the Lake as well as their father’s nearby Golden Gate Winery their personal playground during their adolescence. They had constant access to water and the woodshop within the winery.…