2024 Greenwood-Annual meeting

Lake Greenwood Show/Annual Meeting  – October 4-5   Earlier this year we changed our Lake Greenwood Show from April to October to accommodate the extensive county renovation of the docks at Lake Greenwood. The results of the project have been great! We can accommodate up to 32 boats this year. Trailer parking has also been…

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2024 Lake Lure boat and auto show

My greetings to all, Our spring Lake Lure Boat Show was a wonderful experience this year! Although we had to dodge some rain drops along the way, the forecast generally moderated throughout the weekend. We had 30 boats in attendance and reserved two docks for everyone. The Marina staff was friendly and helpful in every…

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Sunnyland Festival 2024

Sunnyland’s 43rd Annual Boat Festival…….. Sunnyland’s festival continues to be a special experience each year! Early arrivals came in on Wednesday with the majority of those attending launching their boats on Thursday. Mother Nature gave us a good day on Thursday to take early Dora Canal cruises. Approximately 280 Volunteers assist to make this expansive…

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Lavonia Expo

The Lavonia Expo 2024! A cool morning gave way to a wonderful day on March 16th for the Lavonia Expo in downtown Lavonia. Our sincerest thank you and appreciation to Gary Fesperman who organizes this event each year! Several of us trailered into position to display our boats along with other more modern models, and…

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President’s Message

Upcoming events! The Upcoming Sunnyland Show My greetings to everyone! The Sunnyland Antique and Classic Boat Festival is just around the corner, and this show is always a special experience along with the River Cruise. May I please ask if you could e-mail me at stevedewire@gmail.com if you will be attending the Sunnyland Show this…

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ACBS NC event

Announcing a NC Coastal & Piedmont ACBS Chapter Event coming soon! The event will be at Mariners Museum & Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA on Saturday March 30, 2024 The NC Coastal & Piedmont Chapter is hosting this free event that includes a one hour presentation on the USS Monitor and free admission…

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“It’ Spring Sir”

Blue Ridge Chapter One of my favorites saying from MASH. For us lucky few who live in the South, Spring comes in March or at least should. The good news with all the rain we have been having last month, our lakes are full and ready for Spring boating. We have four events coming up…

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2023 Tallico Reservoir

On our trip to spend time with dear friends in Tennessee, we visited Tellico Reservoir for the first time on a clear and warm day. The lake is 33 miles long with 357 miles of shoreline. Created in 1980 by the Tennessee Valley Authority, Tellico is located at the base of the Appalachian Mountains with…

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President’s Message

Membership update! BRC Members, Looking Forward………Our BRC membership update and review of the 2024 Show Schedule My sincere greetings as we move into early 2024. Punxsutawney Phil has advised that Spring may be early…………and it is great to know that the new season will be on the horizon soon! At our Annual Meeting last October,…

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