2023 Smith Mountain Lake

This show was outstanding as they celebrated their 31 st year. Along with showcasing 43 antique and classic boats, cars were also featured. The fundraising goes to local charities and the attendance was strong once again. The Amphicar was a big hit and gave many rides to the delight of everyone. Growing up in Lynchburg…

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ACBS NC event

Announcing a NC Coastal & Piedmont ACBS Chapter Event coming soon! The event will be at Lowell Boats in Greensboro, NC on Saturday January 13, 2024 A workshop by Gary Lowell on wooden boat restoration and marine surveying. Lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $10 per person. There will also be a…

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2023 Call for Nominations

Hi everyone, It’s time for our annual call for nominations to board positions of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the ACBS. Only the board officer positions are elected. Below is the proposed slate of nominees who have agreed to serve. We encourage you to think of someone you may want to nominate, and please send…

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2023 Lake Lure Summary

2023 Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat and Auto Show by Tamyra Hyatt The 2023 Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat and Auto Show held May 18-20 was more than our typical Lake Lure boat show for the Blue Ridge chapter. We also enjoyed a low country boil, shopping excursion, and a journey to our revolutionary war…

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2023 Tavares show and cruise

March = Florida and Boating Yes, the month of March equals Florida and Boating. This year the Sunnyland chapter annual spring boat show in Tavares, FL. drew over 175 boats from all over the country. There were 97 boats in the water and the balance on land display. In addition to the boats, 30 vendors…

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President’s Message

New for the 2023 Boating Season! BRC Members, Last year at the annual meeting we talked about streamlining boat show registrations.  Great news!  We are getting closer to automating the process and have partnered with Hagerty’s Motorsportreg.com.   Our first opportunity will be the Lake Greenwood show in April.  This will be new for all…

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It’s Boat Show Time

I know we have just started a new year and that only a couple of months ago you put your boat to bed for the winter, but Boat Shows stop for no one. What in the heck am I talking about, well we just had our first planning meeting for the 2023 Lake Lure Spring…

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Concours d’Elegance Weekend

by Gail Turner, Blue Ridge Chapter Member   The Hilton Head Island event is outstanding again! What a spectacular weekend many Blue Ridge Chapter members spent at the Hilton Head Island Concours d’ Elegance!  Picture perfect weather, stunning vehicles to view, and the best of times spent with our fellow chapter members!  The laughter, the camaraderie,…

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My First Restoration

By Bryan Wheeler, Blue Ridge Chapter Member As I neared retirement, I had planned to restore a wooden boat. I had always had a passion for them but not the time or funding needed to pursue it during my working career. My knowledge of antique boats was very limited; however, a close friend had been…

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