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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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