Chapters - ACBS - Antique Boats & Classic Boats - International Boat Club

ACBS is an international organization with 53 chapters. Wherever you live or travel, there is probably a chapter near you.

Joining ACBS and one or more chapters is a way to enjoy a family-oriented fun experience. You will make new lifelong friends and create wonderful memories from your cruises and trips. ACBS and its chapters also promote youth and educational programs as part of its mission.

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Chapters (53)

Adirondack Chapter

Adirondack Chapter

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State(s) : New England, New York

Short Chapter Description: The Adirondack Chapter is based in upstate New York, with coverage from the Lake George and Capital District regions through the Adirondack Park. The chapter comprises of about 250 members. We host two rendezvous style shows each season; the Fulton Chain Rendezvous in Old Forge and the Lake George Rendezvous naturally at Lake George.

Chapter Website: http://acbs-adc.org/

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State(s) : Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia

Short Chapter Description: The Allegheny Chapter of ACBS is centered around western Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Chapter Website: http://centuryclassicpowerboat.com/allegheny/all0.htm

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Bay State Classic Boat Club

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State(s) : Massachusetts

Short Chapter Description: The Bay State Classic Boat Club of ACBS involves vintage boat enthusiasts from the Massachuttes area with events Lake Quinsigamond, South Hampton, and others.

Chapter Website: https://www.baystateclassicboats.org/

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Bayou

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State(s) : Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

Short Chapter Description: The Bayou Chapter of ACBS, with members from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, is active in the Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival plus quarterly events.

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State(s) : Montana

Short Chapter Description: The Big Sky Chapter of ACBS offers serious fun to casual recreationalists and professional craftsman as they showcase the best water-craft in the Northwest.

Chapter Website: http://www.bigskyacbs.com

Chapter Facebook: Big Sky Facebook

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State(s) : Illinois, Wisconsin

Short Chapter Description: Blackhawk Chapter of ACBS in Illinois and Wisconsin brings together people with an interest in preserving, restoring and enjoying antique and classic boats.

Chapter Website: http://www.blackhawkacbs.com

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State(s) : North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

Short Chapter Description: Blue Ridge Chapter members of ACBS share experiences and information, exchange ideas and generate enthusiasm for all aspects of antique and classic boats.

Chapter Website: http://blueridgechapter-acbs.org

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State(s) : Kentucky

Short Chapter Description: The Bluegrass Chapter of ACBS holds an annual boating rendezvous in Kentucky to share their members' interest in antique and classic boats and boating.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbsbluegrasschapter.homestead.com

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State(s) : Southwest Ontario

Short Chapter Description: The Bluewater Chapter of ACBS is centered around southwest Ontario, with activities around Lake St. Clair.

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Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes

Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes

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State(s) : Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota

Short Chapter Description: Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter of ACBS strives to promote, and encourage a love and enjoyment of all aspects of historic, antique and classic boating.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs-bslol.com

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Buckeye Chapter

Buckeye Chapter

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State(s) : Central Ohio

Short Chapter Description: The Buckeye Chapter was founded in 1979. It is one of the oldest chapters the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Buckeye Lake in Ohio has a long and rich history of being a vacation play-land and boating center.

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Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier

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State(s) : Southwest New York, Northwest Pennsylvania

Short Chapter Description: Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier Chapter of ACBS, in the far southwestern point of New York, is a group who enjoy being antique or classic boat owners.

Chapter Website: http://www.cltt-acbs.org

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State(s) : Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia

Short Chapter Description: The Chesapeake Bay Chapter of ACBS has enthusiastic members who make sharing knowledge, assisting with restoration, and working cooperatively fun.

Chapter Website: http://www.chesapeakebayacbs.org

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Columbia Willamette

Columbia Willamette

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State(s) : Oregon, South Washington

Short Chapter Description: Columbia Willamette Chapter of ACBS provides an opportunity for vintage boat enthusiasts to get together and share knowledge, experience and enjoyment in old boats.

Chapter Website: http://www.cwc-acbs.org

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State(s) : Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana

Short Chapter Description: The Dixieland Chapter holds three annual events; Guntersville Lake, Wheeler Lake and Pickwick Lake, all are on the Tennessee River and often a river cruise.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs-dixieland.org

Chapter Facebook: Dixieland Chapter Facebook

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State(s) : Mid New York, East Seneca Lake

Short Chapter Description: Finger Lakes Chapter, part of ACBS since 1978, has a strong youth development program and holds its annual July show on Skaneateles Lake in New York.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs-flc.org

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State(s) : France

Short Chapter Description: This is the France Chapter.

Chapter Website: http://www.societe-nautique-bordeaux.com

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Glacier Lakes Chapter

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State(s) : Wisconsin

Short Chapter Description: The Glacier Lakes Chapter was recognized as “Chapter of The Year” by ACBS in 2014. The Chapter newsletter “at the Waterline” was also recognized in 2011 and 2015 from The Antique & Classic Boat Society. Glacier Lakes Chapter will host the Annual ACBS International Boat Show and Meeting in 2017.

Chapter Website: http://www.glacbs.org/

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Heartland Classics Chapter

Heartland Classics Chapter

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State(s) : Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas

Short Chapter Description: The Heartland Classics Chapter is for those who love and care for antique and classic boats in America’s Heartland.

Chapter Website: http://www.heartlandclassics.org

Chapter Facebook: Heartland Classics Facebook Group

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State(s) : East New Jersey, New York Hudson Valley

Short Chapter Description: The Hudson River Chapter of ACBS is dedicated to preserving classic boat design and structure and the heritage of boating on the Hudson River.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs-hrc.org

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State(s) : Northwest & Central Ohio

Short Chapter Description: The Indian Lake Chapter of ACBS promotes sharing dreams, adventures, knowledge, and history with enthusiasts throughout central and northwestern Ohio.

Chapter Website: http://www.indianlakeacbs.com

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State(s) : Indiana

Short Chapter Description: The Indiana Chapter of ACBS enjoys the camaraderie of members sharing their appreciation and enthusiasm for antique wooden and classic fiberglass boats.

Chapter Website: http://www.indianaacbs.com

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State(s) : Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Montana

Short Chapter Description: Inland Empire Chapter of ACBS knows how to have fun, they honor classic boat builders of their area, and welcome others to their beautiful lake settings.

Chapter Website: http://www.inlandempireacbs.net/

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Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes

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State(s) : Iowa

Short Chapter Description: The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter claims Lake Okoboji as its event center where an annual rendezvous is held each July.

Chapter Website: http://www.okobojiclassicboats.com

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Lake Champlain Chapter

Lake Champlain Chapter

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State(s) : Vermont, New York

Short Chapter Description: Our members share common interests in the care and use of vintage boats of all types; launches, runabouts, sailboats, canoes, outboards, guide boats, cruisers, etc. – wood and, increasingly, non-wood.

Chapter Website: http://www.lcacbs.com

Chapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcacbs/?fref=ts

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State(s) : Northern New Jersey

Short Chapter Description: Lake Hopatcong Chapter of ACBS plans a calendar full of events including an Annual Boat Show in June as well as a host of fun events on land and water.

Chapter Website: http://www.lhacbs.org

Chapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/155624154556784/

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State(s) : Southeast New York

Short Chapter Description: Long Island Chapter is for those people who live in the New York City, NY area who are interested in antique and classic boats.

Chapter Website: https://liacbs.org/

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State(s) : Eastern Ontario Quebec

Short Chapter Description: The members of Manotick Chapter are from different backgrounds who share a common interest in the preservation and enjoyment of antique and classic craft.

Chapter Website: http://www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca

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Michigan Chapter

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State(s) : Eastern Michigan

Short Chapter Description: The Michigan chapter is an active club of members that pride themselves in “using” their historic watercraft and sanction several boat shows along the St. Clair River every year. We also have several monthly informal cruises during the summer months, and organize workshops during the winter.

Chapter Website: http://www.michacbs.com

Chapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/acbsmichiganchapter/

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Mississippi Valley

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State(s) : Arkansas, Missouri, Southern Illinois

Short Chapter Description: With various monthly activities, Mississippi Valley Chapter's primary water is the beautiful Alton Pool on the Mississippi River just south of St. Louis.

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Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club of Maine

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State(s) : Maine

Short Chapter Description: All kinds of classics are welcomed by Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club of Maine Chapter based in the beautiful Sebago-Long Lakes region of Maine.

Chapter Website: http://www.mountainviewwoodies.org/

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NC Costal and Piedmont Chapter

NC Costal and Piedmont Chapter

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State(s) : Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Short Chapter Description: This ACBS Chapter holds a boat show in late May every year in New Bern, NC on the beautiful Neuse River. Annual outings are held on Jordan Lake and Lake Gaston each summer. RDC Triangle Chapter also holds several technical sessions each year where we share knowledge of members’ boat restoration skills.

Chapter Website: http://www.vintageboat.org

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NE Pennsylvania – Harveys Lake

NE Pennsylvania – Harveys Lake

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State(s) : Northeast Pennsylvania

Short Chapter Description: Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, the NE Pennsylvania - Harveys Lake Chapter holds its annual show in August.

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State(s) : New Hampshire, Vermont

Short Chapter Description: New England Chapter, one of the earliest in ACBS, sponsors the annual Winnipesaukee Antique and Classic Boat Show and other boating shows and excursions.

Chapter Website: http://www.necacbs.org

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Niagara Frontier

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State(s) : Western New York, Southern Ontario

Short Chapter Description: Niagara Frontier Chapter members share interest in classic and antique wooden and fiberglass boats, classic hydroplanes, Jersey Skiffs and other race boats.

Chapter Website: http://www.oldboatsbuffalo.org

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North Coast Ohio Chapter

North Coast Ohio Chapter

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State(s) : Ohio

Short Chapter Description: The love for vintage boats fueled the growth of our events. NCO is a very active chapter and over the years we have organized many boat shows, workshops, rendezvous, cruises, social gatherings, and our monthly board meetings. NCO also has helped grow youth activities such as model sailboat building and racing.

Chapter Website: http://northcoastohio.org/

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Northern California/Lake Tahoe

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State(s) : Northern California

Short Chapter Description: Northern California - Lake Tahoe Chapter supports community through philanthropic donations. They host the 2016 International ACBS Annual Meeting and Show.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs-tahoe.org

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State(s) : Southwest Ohio, Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky

Short Chapter Description: Members of the Ohio Valley Chapter live in Southern Ohio, Southern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky with most of their events taking place on the Ohio River and its tributaries.

Chapter Website: http://www.ohiovalley-acbs.org

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State(s) : British Columbia Canada

Short Chapter Description: The Okanagan Chapter of International ACBS covers most of Western Canada with members from as far East as Calgary and as far West as Victoria.

Chapter Website: http://www.oacbs.ca

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Pacific Northwest

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State(s) : Washington

Short Chapter Description: The most important reason for joining the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the ACBS is your association with others who share a love of old boats.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs-pnw.org

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Payette Lakes Chapter

Payette Lakes Chapter

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State(s) : Central & Southern Idaho

Short Chapter Description: McCall, Idaho is home to Payette Lake, a gorgeous 5,000 acre lake at elevation of about 5,000 feet. The lake and the surrounding region are the playground of the Payette Lakes Chapter. Our primary function is to host our annual Wooden and Classic Boat Show on the docks of the Shore Lodge, a world class resort.

Chapter Website: http://www.payetteclassicboats.com

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State(s) : Southeast Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey

Short Chapter Description: The Philadelphia Chapter is all about preserving America's maritime heritage and it provides a comfortable environment in which to explore vintage boats.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbsphl.org

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Rocky Mountain Classics

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State(s) : Colorado & Surrounding States

Short Chapter Description: The Rocky Mountain Classics Chapter has created a community of enthusiasts who love and care for antique and classic boats with events all through the year.

Chapter Website: Rocky Mountain Classics Website

Chapter Facebook: Rocky Mountain Classics Facebook

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Smith Mountain Lake

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State(s) : Southwest Virginia

Short Chapter Description: The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter promotes the restoration and preservation of antique and classic boats and their use on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

Chapter Website: http://www.woodenboats.net

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Southern California Chapter

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State(s) : from Fresno south, Southern California, Arizona

Short Chapter Description: The Southern California Chapter holds its premiere event at Lake Arrowhead, California in early June. The Chapter has annual boating events at Bass Lake near Yosemite National Park in conjunction with the Northern California-Lake Tahoe Chapter, at Big Bear Lake, and San Diego Mission Bay.

Chapter Website: http://acbs-socal.org/

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Southern New England

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State(s) : Connecticut, Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts

Short Chapter Description: Southern New England Chapter has quality boat shows and educational events to educate members and the public about historic, classic boats and boating.

Chapter Website: http://www.southernnewenglandchapter-acbs.org

Chapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SNECACBS/?fref=ts

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State(s) : Texas, New Mexico

Short Chapter Description: The ACBS Southwest Chapter sponsors Keels & Wheels Concours d' Elegance in Seabrook, Texas, one of the premier classic car and boat concours in the country.

Chapter Website: http://www.southwest-acbs.org

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State(s) : Florida

Short Chapter Description: Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS strives to perpetuate the love of boating by maintaining our past while educating for our future.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs-sunnyland.org

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Thousand Islands

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State(s) : Eastern Ontario Canada & St. Lawrence River

Short Chapter Description: The St. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands area is one of the most beautiful cruising grounds in the world and the home of Thousand Islands Chapter of ACBS.

Chapter Website: http://www.1000islandsacbs.com

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State(s) : Southern Virginia, Northern North Carolina

Short Chapter Description: Tide Water Chapter of ACBS has events planned along the coast of southern Virginia and northern North Carolina.

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State(s) : Toronto, Canada

Short Chapter Description: Toronto Chapter of International ACBS provides several events and workshops throughout the year and throughout Ontario, Canada.

Chapter Website: http://www.acbs.ca

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Water Wonderland

Water Wonderland

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State(s) : Western & Northern Michigan

Short Chapter Description: The Water Wonderland Chapter is for people with a common interest to get together to share information, experiences, and last but not least, boating fun!

Chapter Website: http://www.wwcacbs.com

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Wine Country Classic Boats

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State(s) : Mid New York, West Seneca Lake

Short Chapter Description: Wine Country Classic Boats Chapter of ACBS celebrates and promotes education about, and preservation of the culture of historic, antique and classic boats.

Chapter Website: http://www.winecountryclassicboats.com

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