November 2021 I want to start by saying being part of the Blue Ridge Chapter has been a lot of fun and encourage you to check our website from time to time as we will be adding new opportunities in 2022. We’ve been able to get together many times and our most recent Hilton Head…
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The Blue Ridge Chapter of the ACBS recently held the 2021 Lake Sinclair Antique and Classic Boat Show at Little River Park Campground & Marina. Twenty Three ACBS members participated in the Show. On Friday, September 24th. Boat enthusiasts enjoyed a leisurely morning cruise up the lake toward Crooked Creek Marina and then again enjoyed…
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October is one of our favorite months on the lake Most of the occasional boaters are gone till next year leaving the water calm and the weather cool with great sunsets. Now is the time to take a friend for a ride on your classic and wooden boats. We did that the other night and…
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I want to thank everyone that attended our BRC annual meeting at the Aristocraft Boat Shop and also all those who voted online. We had a great time seeing friends and touring the Turners Boat Museum. The event started with a casual tour, followed by the meeting and BBQ lunch. Several items were approved this…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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 –…
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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…
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