Row of Rivas
[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.
And the 2016 Boat Show Winners Are . . .
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…
Beautiful Day for a Boat Show!
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…
Countdown to Tahoe – complete
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…
Countdown to Tahoe 1
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…
Countdown to Tahoe 2
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…
Countdown to Tahoe 3
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…
Countdown to Tahoe 4
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…
Countdown to Tahoe 5
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.
Countdown to Tahoe 6
“Unique” is one word that describes the whole ACBS International Boat Show, as well as the boats that will be at Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe. This is the one and only left WECCO WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Cooperage CO.). STRICTLY BUSINESS, AKA Rowena, is a 19 ft. Deluxe runabout ( flag ship ) with her…
Countdown to Tahoe 7
One week to wait for the official Welcome to the Antique and Classic Boat Society’s Annual Meeting and International Boat Show. The anticipation and the previews continue with “Miss Fallen Leaf” owned by John Sturgess. Miss Fallen Leaf is a 1941 Chris-Craft Deluxe Barrel-back Runabout. She was built inside the Chris-Craft Algonac, Michigan manufacturing plant and…
Lake Tahoe Boat Inspections
As part of the “welcoming committee” to the ACBS International meeting at Lake Tahoe, all boaters will be greeted by one of the invasive species inspectors who will certify and seal all boats before launching. This process must be done at an inspection station. We are recommending the station at Alpine Meadows off of highway…