The Blue Ridge Chapter was formed on April 8, 1986 at Lake Lure, North Carolina. Today we have over 300 members throughout Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and many other states. The majority of the Blue Ridge Chapter boating events take place at Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, Lake Lanier, Lake Norman, Lake Sinclair, Lake Burton and many more fresh water lakes.

We have also ventured to river cruises, have participated in military events, and been involved in displays at new boat shows, we rendezvous for a day with friends and many special events. The Blue Ridge Chapter uses any excuse to take our boats out and enjoy the fellowship of one another on the water.

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15 November 2025

2025 Annual Meeting

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America’s River Roots Festival

A once in a lifetime chance to be among 9 Paddle Wheel boats on the Ohio River at the same time. What a way to experience the first national celebrations of our nation’s 250th birthday. The Cincinnati Chapter in conjunction with the River Roots Festival organization sponsored a weekend long gathering of paddle wheel boats…

Lake Lure Recovery Oct Update

Lake Lure’s One Year Commemoration from Helene An inspirational journey of resilience, response, care and recovery while looking to the future……. It has been a sincere privilege to follow the recovery process for Lake Lure and Chimney Rock after the overwhelming destruction from Helene on September 27th of 2024. This is the fifth update article…

Georgetown 2025

2025 Georgetown Wooden Boat Show By Walter and Jane Hardin Georgetown, South Carolina was founded in 1729 and is the third oldest city on the water in SC behind Charleston and Beaufort. About 36 years ago, Maritime Museum leaders launched the first Wooden Boat Show to help revitalize the historic downtown waterfront. Being a coastal…