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• July 27th Boat Show -- Renton River Days!

  • When
    Sat, July 27, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Gene Coulon Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N, Renton

  Registration is closed

  Renton River Days is back and so are we! Register Now!
  The docks have been redone and look amazing. We are under no obligation to give rides and are free to come and go as we please or stay on the docks all day. 
  
  Please have your boat launched or arrive at 9 am. Registration packets will be available at the gazebo at the SW corner of the dock. Coffee  and donuts will be served there too. The show starts at 10am and ends at 4pm.

  Ivar's Fish & Chips and Kidd Valley Hamburgers are right beside us and the north picnic gazebo is nearby for our use all day.

  Awards are given out at 4pm at the gazebo at the SW dock for People's Choice, Kid's Choice and Skipper's Choice. Skipper’s Choice ballots will be in your packet. Maybe a cruise around Mercer Island after the awards?
  

  In addition if anyone would like to tow their boat in the parade in downtown Renton, please let Jeff know.
  

  If you have any questions, call or email Jeff Lucas, ACBS  Renton River Days Boat Show Chair

  Gene Coulon Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N Renton WA 98056
  

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• Lake Mayfield Day Tripp & Potluck

  • When
    Wed, July 31, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Mayfield

  Join our neighbors with the Columbia-Willamette Chapter for this good time! They will be at the lake from July 29th-Aug 1st.

  Contact Margaret Horn marghorn@msn.com for more details.
  
  

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• Coeur d' Alene Antique & Classic Boat Festival

  • Start
    Fri, August 02, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, August 04, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Coeur d' Alene ID

  Presented by the ACBS Inland Empire Chapter,

  Every August the Inland Empire Chapter hosts this event. Bring your friends and family to the resort marina and see beautiful and classic wooden boats.

  Visit their website for more info and registration.

  Inland Empire ACBS

  contact:

  kwoodhead@hagadonemarine.com
  

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• August 14th Monthly Meeting by boat!

  • When
    Wed, August 14, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Fisherman's Terminal - Norby's Conference Center

  Register

  Details TBA, probably include a short meeting. Maybe take-out from Little Chinook's Fish Bar, or ?

  Norby's Conference Center, 1715 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
  

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• Fisherman’s Terminal Boat Show

  • When
    Sat, August 17, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Fisherman’s Terminal

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  Please register to join us for the Second Annual Boat Show at Fisherman's Terminal!

  This great venue attracts boaters and is walking distance to the locks. There are also restaurants and restrooms handy, and docks to tour with many working boats.

  We have room for up to 15 boats on the dock and the possibility of 1 or 2 static display boats  on land to attract attention.

  Show off your boat to the public, chat with other club members and go anytime for a boat ride to explore the canal and Lake Union. 

  Over 200 feet of dock space is reserved at Dock 10, Fisherman’s Terminal. Also rafting is available for overflow. Overnight moorage is generously paid for by the chapter.

  Parking for trucks with trailers is available in the back lot. There is 24/7 security. The Bay Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch until 2pm. Dinner at Chinook’s. Hope to see you there.

  Ron & Maria Wilson, boat show chairs
  

  This photo shows our dock space in green. The red is a reserved area for the Saturday fish market boats.

  

  
  

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• Labor Day Dry Rot Boat Show

  • Start
    Fri, August 30, 2024
  • End
    Mon, September 02, 2024
  • Location
    Priest Lake, Idaho

  Presented by the Inland Empire Chapter.

  Priest Lake Dry Rot show is Labor Day weekend, Friday Aug 30 - Monday September 2. Four days of boating, eating and playing all around beautiful Priest Lake. Sun, rain, snow or smoke...the show goes on as planned.

  For more info & registration, visit their website:

  Inland Empire ACBS
  

  
  

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• Wooden Boat Festival-- Port Townsend

  • Start
    Fri, September 06, 2024
  • End
    Sun, September 08, 2024
  • Location
    Port Townsend

  At Port Townsend, wonderful venue and lots of boats.

  See the website for all information.
  

  Wooden Boat Festival
  

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• ACBS International Meeting & Boat Show

  • Start
    Sat, September 07, 2024
  • End
    Sun, September 15, 2024
  • Location
    Gull Lake, Brainerd, Minnesota

  See National website for info and registration.
  

  ACBS Calendar
  

  
  

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• September 11th Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Wed, September 11, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

  Register

  Agenda includes final planning for Mahogany & Merlot, October 4-6 & Stehekin pre-event.
  

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• Stehekin Adventure - Pre-Mahogany & Merlot

  • Start
    Mon, September 30, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, October 04, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake Chelan, Stehekin National Park

  Register

  The annual pre-event for the Mahogany and Merlot Boat Show October 4th-6th, at Lake Chelan is at Stehekin Nation Park Lodge.
  

  Departure day varies at 9AM, Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday, returning on Friday the 4th. You need a "buddy boat" for the 55 mile trek and reservations at the Stehekin Lodge.
  

  By registering here, we can let you know who is going to travel to the lodge on which days. 

  OCTOBER 1-4, 2024 - PRE-M&M STEHEKIN EXCURSION
  Complimentary truck & trailer parking for boat show registrants at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino, Manson, WA
  POT LUCK HAPPY HOUR
  Thursday, October 3 (time and location TBD)

  Questions? Email Ike.

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• Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show

  • Start
    Fri, October 04, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, October 06, 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lakeshore Marina @ Don Morse Park, Lake Chelan, WA

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  We are pleased to partner with the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum for its 19th Annual Mahogany & Merlot Festival in Chelan for our ACBS chapter’s premier boat show.
  
  Accommodations at Campbell’s Resort are still available! Mention Mahogany & Merlot for a discounted room rate.

  Boat show entry is $70 per boat and includes:

  • Complimentary truck and trailer parking at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson;
  • Complimentary Friday evening reception @ Campbell’s Resort for TWO ($15 per person for more than two); 
  • Boat show placard and goodie bag; 
  • A one-day boat show;
  • Voting for Skipper’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice awards; 
  • Saturday Boat Parade; and 
  • Sunday afternoon Poker Run

  In addition to Saturday’s boat show, all are invited to join us for:

  • Friday night reception with cash bar @ Cambell's Resort - $15 for non boat show participants 
  • The October 1st-4th excursion up the lake to Stehekin before the M&M boat show (on your own for food and lodging - );
  • Saturday BBQ Banquet - $25 per person includes dinner and dessert; beer, wine, water, and sodas available for purchase; and
  • Sunday brunch at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino (pay on your own)

  Launching will be available at the Mill Bay public launch in Manson - anytime - OR at the Lakeshore Marina at Don Morse Park on Friday, October 4th before 9a and after 4p, Saturday the 5th before 9a ONLY, and on Sunday the 6th before 9a or after 2p.

  Please note that as guests of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum, and for the safety of all boat owners and drivers, we must be flexible and collaborate on entering and exiting Lakeshore Marina. Boat show boats will be able to leave the Lakeshore Marina for runs on Lake Chelan or emergency exits during Mahogany & Merlot WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM PATRICK GLEASON (cell # will be on the back of boat show participant name badges). This also goes for emergency loading.

  Have questions? Email Ike Kielgass.

  We hope to see you there!

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• October 9th Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Wed, October 09, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Ike’s Garage Mahal

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  Agenda will include Mahogany & Merlot wrap up, and discussion about nominations.
  

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• November 9th - Annual Dinner, Elections & Awards Banquet

  • When
    Sat, November 09, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Tacoma Yacht Club - 5401 Yacht Club Road, Tacoma

  Register

  Date Subject to change.

  Join us for amazing prime rib, and buffet dinner, our own quiet meeting room, and excellent company! The event will also include election of officers and Board members, and the presentation of awards. Always a good time, thank you Tacoma Yacht Club!

  Don P - chair
  

  
  

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