We have had an amazing time in Bay Harbor, Michigan, for the 2023 Vintage Boat Week! ACBS members got to tour breathtaking boathouses with fabulous collections. They cruised Lake Charlevoix, the Inland Waterway, Walloon Lake, and despite the rain had a wonderful time. Some even dipped their toes in Lake Michigan. There were tours of…
By Kevin Bamerick, Rudder Race Boat Historian, and Thousand Islands Chapter Member The 1930 City Directory for Petoskey described the northern MI city as the “hub of the Little Traverse Bay resort region.” One of the region’s tourist attractions was the annual outboard motor boat championship races with views from the limestone cliff bluffs…
By Mike Schillizzi, Director Lake Hopatcong Chapter I first got started admiring and enjoying boating with a Chris-Craft from my cousin’s father. He had three….a 1955 18’ Sportsman, a ‘63 23’ Skiff, and a 61’ 17’ ski boat which he gave to my father in 1967. It needed a bit of engine work which we…
Photo Credit: Domenic Bottino On Saturday September 16, 2023, please plan to attend the Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Society 31st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. This free event will be held from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Crazy Horse Marina in Moneta, Virginia. There will be over 40 beautiful antique…
BOAT THE BLUE ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN PORT HURON SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2023 Fun for the whole family! Join us as antique boats from around the Great Lakes will be gathered at the James C. Acheson Marina on September 8-9, 2023. In addition to seeing vintage boats of all sizes, there will…
By Ryan Motter, Bay State Classic Boat Club President Happy August Boaters, In the realm of the unexpected, life sometimes takes us on the most extraordinary journeys. This summer, I embarked on a journey of my own that began with an email that seemed like a scam, but ultimately led me to an unforgettable experience.…
By Chris and Katie Grant, Manotick Chapter The Manotick Chapter held its 2023 boat show in Westport, Ontario, last Saturday, August 12th. It was a spectacular day, and all our members were happy to be back at a boat show. Our show location is unique as some boats had to pass through the Narrows lock…
From Randy Fletcher, Thousand Islands Chapter President Photos Courtesy Larry Asam, member of Thousand Islands and Lake Champlain Chapters. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 43rd Annual Vintage User Boat Show in Alexandria Bay, NY! Awards: Best Non-Wood – 1989 Boston Whaler 15′ “Ruby” (a rare closed bow whaler), owned by…
From the Toronto Chapter Where will you be on International Vintage Boating Day? It is coming up next weekend, Saturday, August 19th! Here are a few planned activities: Port Cunnington Lodge, Lake of Bays: Weather permitting, cruise Lake of the Bays on your own or in a group in the morning, with the aim to…
By Judy Hills, Chapter Development Committee Take your best shot—photograph that is—on Saturday, August 19, 2023 as part of International Vintage Boating Day 2023. Attach the high-resolution jpeg file and email it to me, Judy Hills ([email protected]), for a chance to win an ACBS Prize. Winners will pick their choice of an ACBS burgee, a…
By Jim Barrick, Wine Country Chapter I have to give some credit to the a couple of ACBS wine country members who started this crazy facebook page called Propeller Fellers some two years ago. It has taken off with 1,400 followers from Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada, Sweden and Vietnam we just love wood boats, boating…
From the Chapter Development Committee August 17th at 7:00PM EST will be our next Chapter Roundtable focused on using the ACBS Online Portal at Shows. Lora Nadolski will walk Chapter leaders through the steps and techniques that Chapters need to know to use the Portal effectively at shows to sign up new members. Please register…