From the Awards Committee Each year ACBS members nominate worthy candidates for the annual international awards. These awards, given at the ACBS Annual Meeting and International Boat Show, recognize exemplary efforts of chapters and volunteers to further the hobby of antique and classic boat stewardship. Congratulations to all of the 2022 ACBS International Award winners!…
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From ACBS Headquarters The Marketing Committee recently received an email from one of our ACBS Directors and Marketing Committee Members, Bjorn Bakken of the Bay State Classic Boat Club, sharing the news that his latest television show was about to air. Smart Boating TV, a local Cape Ann, (northshore Boston) TV program has been following…
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From Headquarters at the International Show We are having a wonderful time at the 20th Annual International Boat Show in Burlington, VT, hosted by the Lake Champlain Chapter. This morning we announced all of the Class Awards from the judging conducted Thursday and Friday. Here are a few snapshots from the week of events provided…
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THE 46th ANNUAL PORTAGE LAKES ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022 By Walt Stashkiw, Publicity Chairman AKRON OHIO: What would make a perfect day for a boat show—gorgeous boats, perfect weather, and great crowds? All three occurred on Saturday at the 46th Annual Portage Lakes Antique and Classic boat show held at…
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Story submitted by Neil Satterly – Adirondack Chapter President Photos taken by Ed Scheiber, Ray Hull, Paul Leah and aerials by Neil Satterly Great weather helped to make the 48th Annual Lake George Rendezvous weekend exceptional. The weekend began with a pre-showing at the Bolton Landing village docks on Friday morning. (Okay so a little rain…
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By Jon March, Mountain View Woodies Classic Boat Club and Show MC With 40 miles of clear freshwater boating, beaches and pine trees, Naples, Maine, has been a popular vacation destination since the time when people rode trains in hophats and hoopskirts to escape the city heat, and sit on shady verandas of Grand lake-view…
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From Headquarters The ACBS International Show in Burlington, Vermont, is just a few weeks away and our judging crew has room for a few more “Shadow Judges” to join the team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to become a judge or gain more judging experience to take back to the local shows.…
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Photos by Rob and Maggi Cassell, SoCal Chapter From all reports coming in, the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation once again hosted an amazing boat show last weekend at Obexer’s Marina in Homewood, CA. After having to cancel the last two years, the 48th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance was an event to attend! (And boy…
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Member Mike McBride Makes Art Projects for Kids Attending His Chapter’s (Indiana) Boat Show By Judy Hills, ACBS Chapter Development Committee Secretary WOW! We were blown away when we saw the 200+ pieces of art that Mike McBride had cut out pine boards. Not only that, he routered the edges and sanded the turtles, fish…
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From the Niagara Frontier Chapter Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boats announces its 43rd annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, “Boating Through The Years”, to be held at the Buffalo Launch Club, the oldest power boating club in the world, 503 East River Road, Grand Island, NY, on Saturday, September 17, 2022. We invite all…
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By Capt. Mark Manes, NorCal/Lake Tahoe Chapter Let’s just say that you have just spent all winter getting your boat ready for the season. Countless hours of sanding, varnishing, cleaning, and painting – and your girl is now finally ready for the show. After easing her gently down the launch ramp into the water, you…
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From ACBS Headquarters Photos by Aaron Hanson It was a big weekend in Clayton last Saturday and Sunday! Our friends down the street at the Antique Boat Museum were hosting their 58th Annual Boat Show and Auction. The weather was hot and the boats and motors on display were even hotter! ABM knows how to…
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