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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…
This fall, the historic waterfront of Georgetown, South Carolina, will once again come alive with wooden boats, traditional craftsmanship and maritime heritage during the 37th Annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, October 17–18, 2026. For one weekend, wooden boats of all shapes and sizes will line Front Street and the Harborwalk, from handcrafted canoes and skiffs to classic sailboats…
Not every boat owner wants their boat judged, some just want the fun of being at the show and talking to friends, old and new, on the docks. Here are some beautiful ACBS members boats who joined us at the 2026 ACBS Vintage Boat Week just for the joy of the show! Thanks to all…
You asked for it, and you’ve got it! Here are more award winners from the 2026 ACBS Vintage Boat Week.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2026 ACBS Vintage Boat Week in Port Huron, Michigan – and to the Michigan Chapter for being such gracious hosts. Everyone had a great time celebrating these beautiful boats! Here is a small snapshot of this year’s winners and more will be included in the fall issue…
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 cruisers cruised with smiles all around during the ACBS pre-events at the 2026 ACBS Vintage Boat Week. We visited the site of the original Chris-Craft factory, toured two museums, two prestigious yacht clubs, enjoyed fantastic restaurants and heard lectures about captaining ships and Port Huron history. It’s been a great week and we are…
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.…
By Bill Calliet, Smith Mountain Lake Chapter Metal fasteners have played a critical role in boatbuilding for centuries, evolving alongside advances in metallurgy, woodworking, and marine engineering. From hand-forged iron nails used in ancient vessels to today’s precision-manufactured stainless steel screws and silicon bronze bolts, the choice of fastener has always been influenced by strength,…