Racine, Wisconsin isn’t just waiting for the Antique and Classic Boat Society to fill their city with boats! In anticipation of the ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show, organizers of Racine, Wisconsin’s annual Downtown Public Art Project chose boats for the 2017 Public Art Project. From June through early September, more than two dozen Chris Craft-style power boat…
Dream Boat Annie will be at the 2017 International Boat Show in Racine, Wisconsin entered in the ACBS Contemporary Class and the subject of the first symposium presentation. This 2015 Glen-L Torpedo was built by Roberta Hegy, Glacier Lakes Chapter, using a pattern from the Glen-L Company. The action photo above was taken on the…
There will be boats and boating, things to do and learn, places to see, and ACBS people everywhere. Here’s the next preview of what will be happening all week long starting with Pre-events on September 3, 2017, through the ACBS Awards Banquet on September 9, 2017. Hope to see you there! Click 2017 Annual Week Overview to…
[Show picture list] Among the many spectators at the 2016 ACBS International Boat Show were many photographers. Thank you, Surgail Leonardas, for sharing these beautiful photos of the gorgeous Rivas that were at the Show.
2016 ACBS International Boat Show Winners Are Announced. The International Boat Show at Lake Tahoe marks the second time our new boat judging award structure was used. Gone are the traditional single winners in each category. Instead, the new boat show awards are based on the points scored by each entry. Boats receiving 97 or…
The 2016 International Boat Show had the most gorgeous day at Lake Tahoe! The weather committee did its work and spectators all benefitted as they enjoyed the view of the boats and the scenery. The Antique and Classic Boat Society will long remember this event hosted by the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter. Check out their…
The time has arrived for the 41st ACBS Annual Meeting to be held at the Village of Squaw Valley near Lake Tahoe, California. That means getting together with already friends, meeting new friends, taking care of business, and lots of time to admire the gathering of gorgeous boats. Wednesday’s big meet & greet begins at…
The countdown to Tahoe is almost done . . . Today’s preview to the ACBS International Boat Show is an award winning Riva owned by Allyson & John Fryhoff. “Lunadanza” is a 22.4 ft, Riva Ariston. “Originally delivered in 1970 to Viscount of Modrone in Milan, Italy, this Riva Ariston, Hull #918, is a three-time best…
This is the week of the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s Annual Meeting and International Boat Show. You’ve seen many boats in the previews, but seeing them all together with over 60 antique and classic beauties will be amazing. Take a look for yourself at Sierra Boat Company in Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe this…
The Grand Isle Mansion will host ACBS members arriving in vintage boats for lunch today as part of the pre-events to the Annual Meeting and Boat Show. Here’s a boat you will notice at the boat show. Owned by Mike Stevens, this restored beauty was saved from the burn pile. This should be a restoration…
Pre-events sponsored by the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter of ACBS are beginning today in Sacramento, CA. Enjoying using the vintage boats while seeing new sites is one of the most fun parts of the week. One of the show boats that is also cruising the Sacramento River during the pre-events is Miss Puddle Duck owned…
Vintage boats are traveling toward Lake Tahoe for the ACBS International Boat Show. “Rhubarb” is coming from the Pacific Northwest to be at Carnelian Bay for the Show on September 23 and 24. She is a 1961 22′ Shepherd Model 110 owned by Scott Mason.