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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Adirondack Chapter
Adirondack Chapter
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New England, New York
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.
http://acbs-adc.org/
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Allegheny
Allegheny
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Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia
The Allegheny Chapter of ACBS is centered around western Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.
http://centuryclassicpowerboat.com/allegheny/all0.htm
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Bay State Classic Boat Club
Bay State Classic Boat Club
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Massachusetts
The Bay State Classic Boat Club of ACBS involves vintage boat enthusiasts from the Massachuttes area with events Lake Quinsigamond, South Hampton, and others.
https://www.baystateclassicboats.org/
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Bayou
Bayou
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Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama
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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Big Sky
Big Sky
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Montana
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.
http://www.bigskyacbs.com
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Blackhawk
Blackhawk
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Illinois, Wisconsin
Blackhawk Chapter of ACBS in Illinois and Wisconsin brings together people with an interest in preserving, restoring and enjoying antique and classic boats.
http://www.blackhawkacbs.com
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Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge
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North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Blue Ridge Chapter members of ACBS share experiences and information, exchange ideas and generate enthusiasm for all aspects of antique and classic boats.
http://blueridgechapter-acbs.org
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Bluegrass
Bluegrass
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Kentucky
The Bluegrass Chapter of ACBS holds an annual boating rendezvous in Kentucky to share their members' interest in antique and classic boats and boating.
http://www.acbsbluegrasschapter.homestead.com
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Bluewater
Bluewater
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Southwest Ontario
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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Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
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.
http://www.acbs-bslol.com
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Buckeye Chapter
Buckeye Chapter
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Central Ohio
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
Chautauqua Lake Twin Tier
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Southwest New York, Northwest Pennsylvania
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.
http://www.cltt-acbs.org
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Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay
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Deleware, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia
The Chesapeake Bay Chapter of ACBS has enthusiastic members who make sharing knowledge, assisting with restoration, and working cooperatively fun.
http://www.chesapeakebayacbs.org
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Columbia Willamette
Columbia Willamette
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Oregon, South Washington
Columbia Willamette Chapter of ACBS provides an opportunity for vintage boat enthusiasts to get together and share knowledge, experience and enjoyment in old boats.
http://www.cwc-acbs.org
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Dixieland
Dixieland
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Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana
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.
http://www.acbs-dixieland.org
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Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes
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Mid New York, East Seneca Lake
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.
http://www.acbs-flc.org
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France
France
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France
This is the France Chapter.
http://www.societe-nautique-bordeaux.com
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Glacier Lakes Chapter
Glacier Lakes Chapter
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Wisconsin
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.
http://www.glacbs.org/
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Heartland Classics Chapter
Heartland Classics Chapter
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Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas
The Heartland Classics Chapter is for those who love and care for antique and classic boats in America’s Heartland. 
http://www.heartland-classics.org
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Hudson River
Hudson River
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East New Jersey, New York Hudson Valley
The Hudson River Chapter of ACBS is dedicated to preserving classic boat design and structure and the heritage of boating on the Hudson River.
http://www.acbs-hrc.org
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Indian Lake
Indian Lake
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Northwest & Central Ohio
The Indian Lake Chapter of ACBS promotes sharing dreams, adventures, knowledge, and history with enthusiasts throughout central and northwestern Ohio.
http://www.indianlakeacbs.com
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Indiana
Indiana
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Indiana
The Indiana Chapter of ACBS enjoys the camaraderie of members sharing their appreciation and enthusiasm for antique wooden and classic fiberglass boats.
http://www.indianaacbs.com
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Inland Empire
Inland Empire
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Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Montana
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.
http://www.inlandempireacbs.net/
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Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes
Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes
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Iowa
The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter claims Lake Okoboji as its event center where an annual rendezvous is held each July.
http://www.okobojiclassicboats.com
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Lake Champlain Chapter
Lake Champlain Chapter
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Vermont, New York
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.
http://www.lcacbs.com
https://www.facebook.com/lcacbs/?fref=ts
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Lake Hopatcong
Lake Hopatcong
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Northern New Jersey
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.
http://www.lhacbs.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/155624154556784/
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Long Island
Long Island
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Southeast New York
Long Island Chapter is for those people who live in the New York City, NY area who are interested in antique and classic boats.
https://liacbs.org/
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Manotick
Manotick
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Eastern Ontario Quebec
The members of Manotick Chapter are from different backgrounds who share a common interest in the preservation and enjoyment of antique and classic craft.
http://www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca
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Michigan Chapter
Michigan Chapter
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Eastern Michigan
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. 
http://www.michacbs.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/acbsmichiganchapter/
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Mississippi Valley
Mississippi Valley
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Arkansas, Missouri, Southern Illinois
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
Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club of Maine
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Maine
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.
http://www.mountainviewwoodies.org/
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NE Pennsylvania – Harveys Lake
NE Pennsylvania – Harveys Lake
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Northeast Pennsylvania
Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, the NE Pennsylvania - Harveys Lake Chapter holds its annual show in August.
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New England
New England
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New Hampshire, Vermont
New England Chapter, one of the earliest in ACBS, sponsors the annual Winnipesaukee Antique and Classic Boat Show and other boating shows and excursions.
http://www.necacbs.org
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Niagara Frontier
Niagara Frontier
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Western New York, Southern Ontario
Niagara Frontier Chapter members share interest in classic and antique wooden and fiberglass boats, classic hydroplanes, Jersey Skiffs and other race boats.
http://www.oldboatsbuffalo.org
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North Coast Ohio Chapter
North Coast Ohio Chapter
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Ohio
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.
http://northcoastohio.org/
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Northern California/Lake Tahoe
Northern California/Lake Tahoe
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Northern California
Northern California - Lake Tahoe Chapter supports community through philanthropic donations. They host the 2016 International ACBS Annual Meeting and Show.
http://www.acbs-tahoe.org
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Ohio Valley
Ohio Valley
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Southwest Ohio, Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky
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.
http://www.ohiovalley-acbs.org
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Okanagan
Okanagan
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British Columbia Canada
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.
http://www.oacbs.ca
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Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest
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Washington
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.
http://www.acbs-pnw.org
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Payette Lakes Chapter
Payette Lakes Chapter
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Central & Southern Idaho
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.
http://www.payetteclassicboats.com
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia
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Southeast Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey
The Philadelphia Chapter is all about preserving America's maritime heritage and it provides a comfortable environment in which to explore vintage boats.
http://www.acbsphl.org
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RDC Triangle Chapter
RDC Triangle Chapter
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Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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.
http://www.vintageboat.org
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Rocky Mountain Classics
Rocky Mountain Classics
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Colorado & Surrounding States
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.
Rocky Mountain Classics Website
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Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake
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Southwest Virginia
The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter promotes the restoration and preservation of antique and classic boats and their use on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.
http://www.woodenboats.net
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Southern California Chapter
Southern California Chapter
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from Fresno south, Southern California, Arizona
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.
http://acbs-socal.org/
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Southern New England
Southern New England
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Connecticut, Rhode Island, Southern Massachusetts
Southern New England Chapter has quality boat shows and educational events to educate members and the public about historic, classic boats and boating.
http://www.southernnewenglandchapter-acbs.org
https://www.facebook.com/SNECACBS/?fref=ts
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Southwest
Southwest
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Texas, New Mexico
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.
http://www.southwest-acbs.org
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Sunnyland
Sunnyland
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Florida
Sunnyland Chapter of ACBS strives to perpetuate the love of boating by maintaining our past while educating for our future.
http://www.acbs-sunnyland.org
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Thousand Islands
Thousand Islands
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Eastern Ontario Canada & St. Lawrence River
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.
http://www.1000islandsacbs.com
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Tidewater
Tidewater
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Southern Virginia, Northern North Carolina
Tide Water Chapter of ACBS has events planned along the coast of southern Virginia and northern North Carolina.
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Toronto
Toronto
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Toronto, Canada
Toronto Chapter of International ACBS provides several events and workshops throughout the year and throughout Ontario, Canada.
http://www.acbs.ca
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Water Wonderland
Water Wonderland
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Western & Northern Michigan
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!
http://www.wwcacbs.com
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Wine Country Classic Boats
Wine Country Classic Boats
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Mid New York, East Seneca Lake
Wine Country Classic Boats Chapter of ACBS celebrates and promotes education about, and preservation of the culture of historic, antique and classic boats.
http://www.winecountryclassicboats.com
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