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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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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