The summer season has begun here in beautiful Wolfeboro. The winter snows are
a distant memory, the temps are getting warmer and warmer, the lawns and trees
are in full bloom, and we are looking forward to another summer of fun on the
vintage circuit. This is a magical time of the year as we plan the logistics for our
selected vintage events, mail in the registration forms and prepare our beloved
vintage wooden boats for another season on the vintage circuit. And back in the
shop we are busy finishing up our spring launching ceremonies and celebrations!!!
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/Satu ... erings.htm
Spring Romp & Spring Gathering - June 12, 2010
This was the spring gathering of our ACBS membership and a celebration of our
beautiful wooden boats. The plan was to meet at the Wolfeboro public docks at
1 pm for a Spring Romp, a scenic cruise on our beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.
But the weather gods were not with us, the monsoon rains continued and we had
to cancel our 2010 Spring Romp. But the rain ended later in the afternoon and our
Spring Gathering at the home of Charley and Ilona Train was a grand success. Many
thanks to Charley and Ilona, we had a great time and here is the link for our photos!!!
http://www.necacbs.org/SpringRomp-2010.htm
Planning Meeting for our 37th Annual ACBS Boat Show - June 26, 2010
Please join us at the shop this Saturday morning for a planning meeting for our 37th
annual boat show. It takes an army of volunteers to put on a boat show of this size,
and because Chris Craft is the marque boat this year, we are expecting a huge turnout.
We need setup crew, docking crew, greeters, judges/escorts and take down crew. This
is a great way to see the boats up close, learn how the judging is done, meet lots of
friends and enjoy our spectacular ACBS boat show - this is a huge event!!!
http://www.necacbs.org/MeredithBoatShow.htm
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2010 Vintage Event Schedules !!!
It is time to mark your calendars and register for this summer's vintage events. Please be
considerate and register early to help the organizers/volunteers plan the logistics for the
boats and headcounts for the socials. Please be nice to the event organizers/volunteers,
and let them know that their volunteer time is very much appreciated. Remember, our
vintage events would not happen without the many, many volunteers!!!
Vintage Race Boat Circuit
Here is the link for our summer of fun, with several road trips on the vintage circuit and
several local vintage events here on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Please consider joining
us, for all the adventures and all the fun???!!!
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/Vint ... hedule.htm
Local ACBS Vintage Events
Gerri Prusko and her crew have been busy planning a full calendar of local ACBS events,
including the 37th Annual ACBS Boat Show in July, Wolfeboro Car & Boat Rendezvous
in September and Fall Foliage Cruise in October. Here is the link for the local ACBS events:
http://www.necacbs.org/Calendar.htm
Local NH Boat Museum Events
Hank Why and Ann Sprague have also been hard at work planning for their summer events,
including the vintage boat auction in July. Here is the link for all the NH Boat Museum events:
http://www.nhbm.org/events.html
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Special Vintage Events !!!
Here are two vintage events you don't want to miss:
37th Annual ACBS Antique & Classic Boat Show - July 23-24, 2010
Our annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at the Meredith public docks is a huge gathering
of beautiful antique and classic wooden boats, with large crowds and over 80 vintage
wooden boats on display all day in a judged competition. This is quite a sight to behold,
and for a special treat get to the docks early on Saturday morning to watch and listen as
the vintage boats arrive under their own power. There will also be a large static display
of vintage race boats. The sights and sounds are magnificent, and to get an idea of the
magnitude of this gathering of wooden boats, please take a moment to view our photo
album from last year's show. Chris Craft will be the marque boat this year and we are
expecting a large showing of Chris Craft Wood antique and classic boats. Tony Mollica,
author of Chris Craft Boats will also be our special guest at the Awards Dinner on
Saturday night, and will give a talk on Chris Smith and his very special boats. As usual,
the weather forecast for our 37th Annual Boat Show at Meredith will be sunny and hot,
as we fill the Meredith public docks with our beautiful vintage boats.
Here is the link for all the details.
http://www.necacbs.org/MeredithBoatShow.htm
Here is the link for the currently registered entries:
http://www.necacbs.org/MeredithBoatShow-2010.htm
Antique Race Boat Regatta at Clayton, NY - August 12-15, 2010
Back in the early ‘90’s some nostalgia buffs with old race boats were musing about the
success of the Antique Boat Show at the Clayton Antique Boat Museum. The idea to hold
a similar event with vintage race boats was tossed out and caught hold. Bill Munro chaired
a large group of committed enthusiasts who hosted the first ever Vintage Race Boat Regatta
in August of 1992. Eighteen years of this biennial event have brought together some of the
greatest names in racing and likewise many of the most famous boats of all time. Such greats as Riggs Smith, Bob Schroeder, Fred Alter and Buddy Byers were on the original organizing
committee. Many others were in critical positions making it all happen. Over the years the
Vintage Race Boat Regatta has given owners, drivers, historians and public an opportunity
to see the greatest boats of all time performing in the water with dramatic rooster tails and
the roar of powerful engines. This summer will be the 10th Anniversary of Race Boat Regatta at Clayton. We hope many of the boats that attended the very first regatta as well as those
that came out of barns and storage sheds over the years will be with us doing vintage
fly-bys on the museum waterfront. Here is the link for all the details:
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/Clayton2010.htm
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Shop Updates !!!
Our Beloved Vintage Wooden Boats - project photos & updates
We have been very busy in the shop and have posted lots of photos and updates on all our
projects, posted to keep the owners involved and to share the knowledge and the fun. When
you get a chance, please enjoy this photo archive of our beloved vintage wooden boats.
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/OurVintageBoats.htm
Vintage Events - lots of photos
In an effort to share all the fun at our vintage events, here are some links to the vintage
events where we have participated over the years. Lots of adventures, good times, good
friends, our vintage wooden boats and of course, lots of food and drink - vintage gatherings!!!
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/Vint ... Photos.htm
Trading Dock – vintage stuff for sale
We also have a few new ads and posted some price reductions on our Trading Dock
including a 283 Chevy with complete Chris Craft marine conversion, several vintage
hydroplanes, a couple of very nice Chris Crafts, Jersey Speed Skiffs and gentleman’s
racers. Here is the link for lots of vintage stuff:
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/TradingDock.htm
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In closing - you are invited....
Saturday Morning Gatherings
If you get a chance, please stop by and join our Saturday Morning Gatherings. We
provide fresh pots of coffee, shop projects to discuss, a big screen TV and usually
have some vintage boat racing videos playing in the background. If you would like
to join our therapy group, put on your grubbies and come join the fun. We usually
have around 15/20 vintage wonderers attending, with a couple of stools and chairs,
hot coffee, way too many donuts, and lots of good vintage boat banter. Please join
us, the coffee is usually ready by 9:00 AM - please bring donuts!!!
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com/Satu ... erings.htm
And please join us at the shop this Saturday morning for a planning meeting for
our 37th Annual ACBS Boat Show - we need volunteers ???!!!
That’s all for now Gang,
Bill John
Vintage Race Boat Shop
603-569-5824 (Shop phone)
http://www.vintageraceboatshop.com
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