We are having our annual BRC chapter meeting Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at the Aristocraft Boat Shop and Museum in Dawsonville Georgia. Aristocraft Boats – Classic Boats 78 Howard Ave, Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: 770-475-5455 The Turners are looking forward to hosting us, and Lunch will be provided by the “Big D’s BBQ”. The doors…
We had just attended a moving memorial service for April Heiderich and it struck us how much she had done for the Blue Ridge Chapter of the ACBS. We met April several years ago when we had the ship store in a trailer, (unorganized and in disarray). It was always a challenge to get someone…
Monty Cheshire, Lake Sinclair, Ga. June, 2021 “Really? Let’s go look at it!” Isn’t that the typical beginning of most new projects sparked by a mental vision of a perfectly preserved old boat (or car)? In November 2019 I was topping up my boat with gas when Sonny called my name from his new purchase,…
Hello Everyone. My name is Art. I recently have completely changed my life. After what seems a lifetime-it has been-I have finally retired, moved from New York to South Carolina, and return to some old hobbies and dreams. I have rejoined our club and after talking to both present and past leaders of our club,…
The Blueridge chapter is off to a great 2021 boating season. I enjoyed seeing everyone at Lake Lure and look forward to the upcoming shows. Our website is now updated and part of that is our ability to email and quickly update our site to reflect upcoming events. Blue Ridge Chapter of the ACBS –…
After joining the Blue Ridge Chapter in early 2019 and retiring later that fall, Sherry and I were looking forward to attending and participating in ACBS events. Having purchased our first wooden boat for restoration (1937 Hacker-Craft) and our second “Golden Gal” (1946 U-22) for participating in events. We were anxious to get started with…
The Blue Ridge Chapter restarted its schedule with a great weekend in the mountains. Boats rumbled back to life in pure, flat water, ringed with boathouses and surrounded by green mountaintops. Just like they have for the greater part of the last 100 years. As our historic craft passed by, the modern boats wait their…
What a show we had. What a great time everyone had. For those who were unable to attend this year, now is the time to make your reservations at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn for next year’s show. I know several of us have already booked rooms. The weather could not have nicer, cool in…
When you come and meet our friendly Blue Ridge Chapter members, they will gladly teach you the history of our boating chapter. We also have so much in store and look to the future of Blue Ridge Chapter.
Three ways to have fun this year… boat- boat- boat – Blue Ridge Chapter promises fun boating activities for you!