ACBS, Pacific Northwest Chapter, upcoming events

April Meeting at The Shop--- REGISTRATION IS CLOSED (Wed, April 08, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

April's meeting will be at The Shop, a storage facility for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Founded in 2017, The Shop was created as a place for local gearheads to come together and build a shared passion for community, machinery, and amazing experiences. Amenities including reservable lifts and wash bays for DIY work, secure vehicle storage, and a private Service Department catering exclusively to Shop Members.

We will meet in the private conference room at 6:00 PM with dinner and drinks on your own from the in-house Derby restaurant https://derbyrestaurants.com/seattle/menu/. We will have a brief meeting to plan for Opening Day of Boating Season. And then tour the facility at about 8:00 PM.

I have arranged this meeting with my friend Paul Durocher, who works at F.K. Kirsten Pipe and Cigar, located in The Shop building. He has arranged for The Shop to waive their normal room rental fee and tour fees for our meeting. Paul said that he would open the tobacco shop if anyone wanted to purchase cigars or pipe tobacco.

Please RSVP for this event so I can give them a head count. The conference room is limited to about 20 people.

Spring Symposium! (Sat, April 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Deadline for Registration is April 21st, thank you!

Simply 'reply' for questions or comments, see you there!

Chowder Social- Foss Waterway Seaport (Sun, April 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Many of our members have enjoyed this social event over the years, and support this organization. We are looking for a Table Captain to coordinate an ACBS table with them. Thank you!

Foss Waterway Seaport is a 501c3, so your participation is tax deductible!

CHOWDER SOCIAL IS HERE!

Our annual Chowder Social is the Foss Waterway Seaport’s only in-person fundraising event and is open to guests ages 21 and over. Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM for an evening celebrating Tacoma’s maritime heritage.

Enjoy a hosted social hour, dinner featuring a variety of incredible donated chowders and salads, a silent auction, live auction, dessert dash, and raise the paddle, all in support of preserving the stories of our waterfront community.

Types of Chowder:
1. New England Clam Chowder (gf) - Cafe Pacific Catering
2. Manhattan Clam Chowder - Carr's Catering
3. Curry Coconut Clam Chowder (df, gf) - Core Catering
4. Fiesta Chicken Chowder - Gallucci's Catering
5. Corn Chowder (gf) - Snuffin's Catering
6. Cajun Andouille Sausage and Shrimp Chowder (gf)- Table 47 Catering
7. Smoked Salmon Chowder (gf) - The Vault Catering
8. Seafood Chowder (gf) (topped with Seafood Salsa/Citrus Herb Gremolata) - Woven

More information is at their website Foss Waterway Seaport

Opening Day of Boating Season- Saturday, May 2nd (Sat, May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Opening Day 2026, May 1st and 2nd

*** DEADLINE *** for boat registration is April 21st!

We are pleased to continue our involvement with the celebration of Opening Day of the Boating Season - for over one hundred years a Northwest tradition hosted by the Seattle Yacht Club. Like every year, Opening Day of boating will be held the first Saturday in May. A weekend known for a high likelihood of both a sunburn and torrential downpour in the same day.

Our Opening Day Host – The Seattle Yacht Club
The Seattle Yacht Club has extended a special invitation to ACBS members to join in all of their Opening Day festivities. Stop by the club Wednesday through Saturday. For information on all the SYC/Opening Day activities please visit www.seattleyachtclub.org.

ACBS PNW Boat Rides – Steve Snider (Opening Day Chair) confirmed with Diane Lander we are on for boat rides!! We’ll be organizing a flotilla of ACBS boats to visit the Yacht Club on Friday afternoon May 1st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm to give rides. SYC sets up a special dock for us to pick up guests and take them out along the log boom. Pick up location is between covered docks 3 and 4. This gives us a great chance to treat people from all over, to show them the log boom, tell them about the ACBS and ‘give back’ to our hosts and visiting guests. If you are available to give rides, call or e-mail Steve Snider at 206-714-2404 stevesnideris@gmail.com

THE SKIT!

Many Thanks to Brenda Chrystie who created this theme skit for us!

This year’s PNW-ACBS Opening Day SPIRIT CLASS Skit will be “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featuring Members of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

● Ideally, 13 (one for each of the founding colonies) beautifully restored PNW-ACBS open-cockpit boats with SAR & DAR members in colonial costume.

● PNW-ACBS skippers will be provided with tricorn hats to wear

● The lead boat will have SAR and PNW-ACBS members dressed and in position at the time of passing the Seattle Yacht Club officers as to mimic the signing of the Declaration of In dependence

Plus 56 handmade 5’ quill pens, one for each of the original signers of The Declaration of Independence

Click here for an Amazon list of costume and boat decor ideas.

Speaking of boat decor, there will be a Special Prize for the best decorated PNW-ACBS Opening Day boat!

This collaboration between our ACBS chapter and the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution will be a fun way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of our Nation and to connect with others who are passionate about history.

As always, we will be registered in the Spirit Class for the parade. There isn’t another category that would really apply to us. SYC guidelines for the Spirit Class: “Any fleet which exhibits crowd-pleasing Spirit AND Enthusiasm in attire, decoration and actions. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: crew and guest actions, attire, fleet spirit, fleet seamanship and fleet overall look.” Please keep this in mind when passing by the judges, on the first boats on the south side after the cut .

As always, the main goal is to have fun and have as many boats as possible participating, so a costume is not required.

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND

Friday Afternoon: May 1st @ 2:00: ACBS PNW Boat Rides: Who is planning to give boat rides? We start at 2:00 between docks 3 & 4. Five to seven Boats would be ideal. Please email Steve Snider or call/text if you are planning to give boat rides.

Friday Evening: Opening Day Dinner is at Chinooks at Fisherman’s Terminal @ 6:00, we have reservations for the maximum of 16. More are welcome with your own groups. Possible overnight moorage is being arranged. Moorage for dinner and breakfast is available in front of Chinooks. Leave extra fenders out for possible rafting.

Saturday Morning: Breakfast will be at the Bay Cafe at Fisherman's Terminal in "The Back Room" starting at 9AM. Skippers meeting and final Parade details announced by Steve Snider, and Skippers get your free Tricorn hat. Contact Steve if you need a ride, and come to breakfast.

Saturday Noon: We will head from Fisherman’s Terminal towards the parade staging area at Portage Bay. If you have a handheld VHF (ch 68) that will be helpful to monitor parade progress.

Saturday approx 2:00: This is when we typically take our turn going through the cut, at the direction of the SYC Parade Director (ch 68) Remember to have SPIRIT! After the parade we typically head straight to the Conibear Shellhouse, but it is important to make sure the crew boats have had enough time to get back to the crew house and shells put away.

Saturday Afternoon: after the parade, lunch at the UW Husky Crew House: Following the parade we’ll arrive at the Conibear Shellhouse, home of the University of Washington Rowing Crew. Bring your own lunch; we will picnic on the crew house dock or up in the cafeteria. Around 3:30 after the parade has ended, the green light will be turned on for boat traffic west through the cut and we can return to Lake Union.

"Reply" for Opening Day questions and comments email Chair Steve Snider. For questions about our skit, email Brenda Chrystie. Their phone numbers are available through our Wild Apricot phone app, or our website.

May Meeting (Wed, May 13, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Enjoy returning to Joe's Garage/Man Cave. We have been here before a couple times over the years, have enjoyed his personal collection of petroliana and cars that he has collected over the years in the automotive parts business.

Harbor History Museum Waves and Wheels Classic Car and Boat Show (Sat, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We received an invitation from Riley Hall at the Harbor History Museum in Gig Harbor to participate in their Waves and Wheels classic car and boat show on June 6^th. It is a casual event held the morning of the maritime gig festival parade. If you plan on attending this event, send an e-mail to Riley to let him know that you are comming. Plan to be in the Museum parking lot by 8:00 AM as they close the ajoining roads for the parade at 8:30.

Riley Hall | Shipwright
Harbor History Musekum
shenandoah@harborhistorymuseum.org

4121 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
253-858-6722

June Monthly Meeting & view a personal collection (Wed, June 10, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Enjoy a visit to a personal collection of one of our members and their purpose built home/storage /shop facility to see a collection of primarily early Porsche's and one wood boat!

Registrants will be emailed the address a couple days before the event.

Whitefish Woody Weekend XIV, Registration is closed. (Fri, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is pleased to announce Whitefish Woody Weekend XIV. The event, hosted by the Lodge at Whitefish Lake, takes place June 26-28, 2026, in Whitefish Montana. This is the 14th edition of the show, recognized as one of the premier classic boat shows in the Pacific Northwest. The focus of the show is on having fun using the boats on-the-water and sharing our love of classic boats with the public.

Registration is closed

If you send an email to whitefishwoodyweekend@gmail.com you will be added to the standby list.

Tim Salt, Event Director, 406-871-4195

whitefishwoodyweekend@gmail.com

Western Canada ACBS Boat & Car Show (Fri, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

This weekend event will include a Friday nite dinner, Saturday Boat Show at the Penticton Yacht Club, and probably a boat ride uplake Sunday for brunch. This weekend is the same weekend of the "Peach City Car Cruise" car show, along the Magic Mile beachfront. Details to be announced.

Inland Empire - Hayden Boat Show (Sun, June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The informal show is at the Hayden Lake Marina, in front of the boathouse restaurant, on Sunday, June 28 from 10 to 1 pm. Free of charge. 3830 E Hayden Lake Rd, Hayden, ID

Inland Empire Chapter

July Monthly Meeting (Wed, July 08, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Halibut Flats Collective is a network of shipwrights, custom interior woodworkers and marine trade professionals who specialize in wooden boat building, repair and restoration. Come tour their new shop in Ballard, and learn more about their capabilities.

Halibut Flats Collective
1127 NW 54th Street
Seattle, WA 98107

Pizza and drinks will be provided. Bring $20 to cover the cost.

Chris-Craft Rendezvous (Thu, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

This event information provided as a tribute to our big brothers and sisters with their Chris-Craft cruisers, although all Chris-Crafts are invited, big or little. See their Facebook page, or visit their website to register or for more info: Chris-Craft Rendezvous. A tip from a previous participant, Thursday and Friday are more fun, less lookey-loos!

Inland Empire - Sandpoint Boat Show (Fri, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Inland Empire Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Society, presents beautiful wood and classic boats docked at the boardwalk running along Sand Creek right in downtown Sandpoint.

For more info: Sandpoint Boat Show

Renton's Coulon Park MeetUp! (Sat, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Enjoy your boat on Lake Washington, using Renton's Coulon Park for launching and retrieving. Kid Valley and Ivar's are at the park for yummy stuff to eat, or bring your own. Details to be announced. Reply for questions & comments.

Steve Blanchard, Chair

Payette Lake Chapter McCall Boat Show (Fri, July 31, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The Payette Lakes Chapter (PLC) of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2026 McCall Antique Boat Show. The event will take place Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. Similar to the last two years, this year’s boat show will also welcome “Flying Boats” (seaplanes) to participate. Registration is limited to 32 boats on-water displays, 25 on-land displays and up to 5 Flying Boats

Lodging: Once again, this year our chapter is happy to announce we have partnered with DoneRight Management and Vacation Rentals for property rentals to support our out-of-town Boat Show participants/guests. DoneRight has plenty of properties available at this time. For all Boat Show participants/guests, DoneRight is offering a 10% discount on all available properties. Additionally, with the early registration banquet discount, the earlier you book a rental with DoneRight, the more properties are available. : https://donerightmanagement.com When reserving a property, please contact Larissa Schultz at DoneRight Management (208-634-0030 Ext. 1) and mention you are a boat show participant to receive your discount.

Please email me for a registration form. .We look forward to your participation!!

Bill Roberts, President - Payette Lakes Chapter Broberts4374@gmail.com
714-269-5203

BurgerMaster - Drive In Boat Show! (Sun, August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Attend our first Boat Show at BurgerMaster, on trailers. Registration is limited due to the parking area size. YOU could win the People's Choice Award! And plan on doing the after event,launching your boat at the Lake Sammamish boat ramp and go for a boat ride! Don't miss their great Bacon Cheeseburgers and shakes!Steve Blanchard is the chair, "reply" for questions and comments!

Enjoy Mineral Lake school for lodging and and cruise Mayfield Lake (Wed, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

This event is in the planning stage!

Decided is the date, August 12 -to the 13th, two nights

We do need to rent the whole facility, easy to do with 4 converted classrooms, and 2 offices. Ideally for the lowest cost, 6 couples are needed.

Cruising nearby Mayfield Lake is definitely part of the plan.

Check out his wonderful facility! Mineral Lake School

And possible other Surrounding Activities

Contact Scott Mason for more info - Scott Mason

Inland Empire Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Festival (Sat, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on Saturday for two days of stunning boats and gorgeous lake views on The Coeur d'Alene Resort's Floating Boardwalk!

This annual festival is free to the public and is a great opportunity for vintage boat owners to show off their beautifully restored, rebuilt and preserved classics. Although most of the vintage boats on display will be gleaming mahogany, there will be some vintage fiberglass and aluminum models represented as well.

This family-friendly event is a fabulous opportunity for the public to socialize with other classic boat owners and enjoy sunny summer days at beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene!

Interested in showing off your beautiful boat? Join in on the fun! The 2026 Boat Registration includes the following: Boat Entry in the 2026 Festival (Sat & Sun) (2) Tickets to the Welcome Aboard Reception at Hagadone Marine (2) Tickets to The Donut Run at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course (2) Tickets to the Awards Reception at the Hagadone Marine Group Marina

Register direct with - Hagadone Marine Group

Inland Empire Chapter - Dry Rot Boat Show -Priest Lake (Fri, September 04, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Priest Lake Dry Rot Boat Show is Labor Day weekend, Friday September 4th-7th. Four days of boating, eating and playing all around beautiful Priest Lake. Sun, rain, snow or smoke...the show goes on as planned.

More info: Priest Lake - Dry Rot Boat Show

September Membership Meeting (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

ACBS Vintage Boat Week Port Huron (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Hosted by the Michigan Chapter

More details on this event will be posted as available, with registration set to open around the end of May/beginning of June.

ACBS VINTAGE BOAT WEEK! -Pt Huron

Stehekin Adventure - Pre M & M event (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

PRE-M&M STEHEKIN EXCURSION

Complimentary truck & trailer parking for boat show registrants at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino, Manson, WA
Reminder, morning runs up and down the lake tend to be less windy. ALWAYS have a boat buddy. Consider two-way radios as there is no cell service at the north end of the lake.
Book your rooms at the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin ASAP!
Evening S’mores lakeside (fires permitting)

Thursday, October 1st - POT LUCK STEHEKIN DINNER

We’ll meet around 5-5:30 pm in the rooms above the post office. Main dish, corn on the cob, and apple pie will be provided. Email Brenda to let Liz, Marie, and her know what you’ll bring - side, salad, rolls, appetizer, cocktails, etc.

ABOUT STEHEKIN...

If you haven’t yet been to Stehekin, it’s a treat! Lots of hiking trails. Rent a quad or bicycles and run up to the Pacific Crest Trail and Rainbow Falls. Visit the apple orchard and pick fresh apples to take home. Check out the salmon spawning. Take in the glorious fall color. Visit Carl at his organic farm for fresh dahlias, vegetables, and goat cheese.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a complete Stehekin experience without a visit to The Stehekin Bakery. Their pecan sticky buns are a MUST! However, their sandwiches, soups, and all the other baked goods are delicious.

Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show (Fri, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show

October 2-4, 2026

With optional pre-event excursion to Stehekin National Park.

For reservations in Stehekin, visit www.lodgeatstehekin.com.

ABOUT THE 2026 MAHOGANY & MERLOT BOAT SHOW

REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 15TH & CLOSES SEPTEMBER 26TH

We are pleased to partner with the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum for its 20th Annual Mahogany & Merlot on Lake Chelan for our ACBS chapter’s premier boat show.

Accommodations at Campbell’s Resort are available! Mention Mahogany & Merlot for a discounted room rate.

NEW THIS YEAR -- Saturday Dinner-

PRIVATE ACBS Buffet Dinner and M&M Awards Presentation at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson.

That’s right! We’ll be branching off and going indoors this year. More information, including the menu, below. Price per person is yet to be finalized.

MORE INFO:

Boat show entry is still only $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, boat show placard, goodie bag, a one-day boat show with voting for Skipper’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice awards, the Saturday Boat Parade, and Sunday afternoon Poker Run.

In addition to Saturday’s boat show, all are invited to join us for the M&M pre-event -(September 29th - October 2nd) excursion up the lake to Stehekin.

Sunday, October 4th, enjoy the post event brunch at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino and poker run on

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 2nd from 9a to 4p, Saturday the 3rd before 9a ONLY, and on Sunday the 4th 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 the Lakeshore Marina. Once again, 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.

2026 ACBS-PNW M&M SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

9a-4p BOAT SHOW STAGING @ LAKESHORE MARINA, DON MORSE PARK

Complimentary truck & trailer parking for boat show registrants at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson, WA

5-7p REGISTRATION & RECEPTION @ CAMPBELL’S RESORT

Located in the banquet rooms across from hotel’s front desk
Complimentary for registered boat show skipper and first mate; $15 per person for non boat show registrants and additional guests

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

9am-4pm ACBS BOAT SHOW & VOTING

$70 registration fee per boat
All-day voting for Skipper’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice awards
Boat show boats will again be able to leave the Lakeshore Marina for runs on Lake Chelan during Mahogany & Merlot WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM PATRICK GLEASON (cell # will be on the back of boat show participant name badges).

Noon-1pm ACBS BOAT PARADE

Note: Departure time is an estimate and determined by when the hydros have stopped for their mid-day break.

NEW!!! PRIVATE BUFFET DINNER @ 12 TRIBES MILL BAY CASINO in Manson

ACBS members and guests will be trying something different this year by having our Saturday night dinner and awards ceremony in the warmth and comfort of the Casino. The entire restaurant will be ours! Carpooling will be encouraged.

Price has yet to be finalized (as of 3/13/2026) but it will be around $48-$50 per person, including 18% gratuity and will include a buffet of: green salad, broccoli salad, sauteed vegetables, rolls, chef carved prime rib with au jus and horseradish, shrimp stuffed salmon with lemon beurre blanc, loaded baked potatoes, assorted desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages
Adult beverages will be available for purchase

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th

6-9am TRAILER BOATS LEAVE LAKESHORE MARINA (you can also make arrangements to bring truck-trailer to Manson boat launch to retrieve later)

Hydros will be on the racecourse from approximately 9am to 3 or 4pm

11 am BRUNCH at THE 12 TRIBES MILL BAY CASINO, MANSON, WA

10am mandatory boat departure from the Lakeshore Marina, Don Morse Park for all brunch and poker run participants
11a (approximate) arrival at the Lake Chelan Boat Club docks
Walk to the casino
Pay at the casino

POKER RUN ON THE LAKE

Starts/ends at the Lake Chelan Yacht Club docks after brunch

3-9pm RETURN TO LAKESHORE MARINA TO LOAD, (or as soon as the racecourse is closed, which may be later than 3pm) OR LOAD AT MANSON BOAT LAUNCH

October Monthly Meeting (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT