And the Winners Are…
We had a great Lake George Rendezvous, this past weekend, with perfect weather and lots of gorgeous boats! HUGE thanks to Boat Show Chair, Teresa and her hard-working crew, and especially to all our sponsors who made it happen. Here are the winners: Chris-Craft Stewardship 1949 19′ Chris-Craft “Brandy” — Dockmasters President’s Choice 1967 18′…
Is it time to join (or rejoin) the Board? Call for nominations.
The chapter is looking for YOU. We’d love you to join the board and help lead the chapter next year. We are always looking for new and better ways to serve members and are open to new ideas. Board members lead the club in various volunteer positions including workshops, boat shows, website, social media, budget/finance,…
Boat Show Winners!
Congratulations to the winners from this weekend’s Fulton Chain Rendezvous! People’s Choice 28 votes out of 212 1955 18′ Chris-Craft — Dan & Margaret Harder — “DanMar” Category Winners Historic: 1895 25′ Launch — Morrison Family — “Laura” Antique: 1931 18′ Chris-Craft — Carolyn & Alan Benjamin — “Chara” Classic Utility: 1945 25′ USCG Whaleboat…
A Fresh Look for the Adirondack Chapter
We’re excited to share something new with our members: a refreshed chapter logo, ready to fly on everything from event banners to burgees to t-shirts. For years, our logo has served us well — the burgee, the bold “A,” and that deep navy have always been at the heart of who we are. But as…
Boat Show Recap
The 51st Lake George Rendezvous was this past weekend and boy, was it fun…albeit with some bittersweet on the side. According to event organizer and chapter president Adam Weisburgh, a total of 63 boats were showcased over the weekend in boat show events in Hague, Bolton Landing, and Lake George Village. On Saturday, we had…
Call for Nominations to Chapter Board
Now’s your chance to help lead this chapter! Your Board of Directors has opened a call for nominations to the chapter board for next year. We are always looking for new and better ways to serve members and are open to new ideas. Board members lead the club in various volunteer positions including workshops, boat…
Lake George Rendezvous Registration is OPEN
With the Fulton Chain Rendezvous a fun memory, it’s time to get ready for the show in Lake George! Registration just opened and you can find the packet here, or within the calendar of events. This year, with the recent passing of longtime ACBS member Pete Fish, we’re honoring Fish Brothers Marine. Can’t wait to…
Fun Weekend in Old Forge
With 45 boats at the show, the Fulton Chain Rendezvous was a great success, but more importantly, a really FUN community event. More than 70 people attended the Friday welcome reception and 60 attended the Saturday awards dinner — both were sell-outs! And it couldn’t have happened without the 22 sponsors, who were recognized via…
Fun in the Capital Region
Hope you didn’t miss this one. The Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club (RCYC) on the Hudson River was the host site for the first public boat show and workshop in the Capital Region by the Adirondack Chapter. The day began with a lecture on solar boats presented by Captain David Borton, a retired Ph. D professor…
March First Watch
ACBS Adirondack Chapter First Watch March 2020 Hello fellow members, I hope you all are having an enjoyable Winter. I’m sure you join me in looking forward to a great boating season this summer! By now you would have received our “Save the Date” postcard with 16 events to consider attending. Be sure to check…
2020 Calendar of Chapter Events
Save the Date MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE NEW EVENTS! Feb 8 Tumblehome Boatshop Winter WorkshopMarch 1 BOD Meeting open to all members via ZoomApril 25 POSTPONED DUE TO THE CORONA PANDEMIC HackerCraft Boats Spring Workshop New date TBAJune 1 BOD Meeting open to all members via ZoomJune 6 POSTPONED DUE TO THE…
Lake George Rendezvous – Friday Events
We lucked out with really great weather for the boat show weekend. On Friday, there was a lake tour of the southern basin. About ten boats gathered at the Lake George Village docks to participate, one of the best turnouts we have had in years. A number of boats took off on their own during…
Our 2018 Season Schedule
Be sure to check our calendar page for all upcoming events Date Event / Activity Location Contact Email Phone June 20 Keels or Wheels Blue Water Manor Bolton Landing, NY Ed & Jennifer Scheiber Email 518-668-5566 July 13-14 Fulton Chain Rendezvous Old Forge, NY Robert Kidd Email 315-635-6187 July 18 Keels or Wheels The Algonquin…
Calling All Volunteers!
The Adirondack chapter of the ACBS is hosting the 45th annual Lake George Rendezvous on August 24th/25th. Come join us 12 noon at the Algonquin on June 23rd for a brief informal meeting if you’re interested in helping out. This year all volunteers will receive a first edition ACBS embroidered hat as a thank you…
Attention Chapter Members
ATTENTION: Chapter Members Do we have your correct e-mail address? We are trying to limit our expenses for printing and postage; if you do not receive e-mails from us already, please send an e-mail note to ACBS Headquarters hqs@acbs.org and copy our Membership Chairman, Ray Hull: rayhull@aol.com We will gladly add your address to our list and welcome any…
Annual Dinner to be held on September 30th
Plan on catching up with boating friends at the annual dinner gathering of the Adirondack Chapter of the ACBS on September 30th. from 6-9 pm. This will be a fun evening in the Terrace room of The Georgian on Lake George. The buffet dinner will include three entrees, sides and dessert, and your first drink…
2017 Lake George Rendezvous Show Awards Winners
2017 ACBS Lake George Rendezvous Winners People’s Choice: “Fini!” 1960 21’ Restored Chris-Craft Classic Utility Continental. Owned by Joel & Jan Matthews of Lake George. President’s Choice: “American Honey” 2017 28’ Contemporary Runabout Garwood Streamliner. Owned by Dan Rogosich of Middletown, NY Dockmaster’s Choice: 1954 19’ Restored Chris-Craft Classic Racing Runabout. Owned by Tom Hilliker…
The Adirondack Chapter is on Facebook!
Thanks to ADC member Ed Becker, the Adirondack Chapter now has a Facebook presence. Ed plans on adding content and up to date information about the chapter and it’s activities. Please like the page if you wish to follow the ADC. The newly created page is HERE. Also, if you are a chapter member, please…
Fulton Chain Rendezvous 2017 Info
The Fulton Chain Rendezvous will be held in Old Forge, NY on July 14-15. For the information PDF of the show, please click HERE. For the registration form, please click HERE. If you haven’t attended the Fulton Chain Rendezvous before, you are missing out on a great low key show in the picturesque Adirondacks. The…
Chapter Board and Boat Show Meeting
Come join us at the Chapter Board and Boat Show meeting on Saturday, June 3rd, Noon, at the Algonquin Restaurant on Lake George in Bolton Landing. Come find out how you can be more involved in all chapter activities!
2016 ANNUAL DINNER
The 2016 Annual Dinner will be held at Longfellow’s Restaurant in Saratoga Spring on Saturday October 22 at 6 PM. Longfellow’s is located on route 9P off exit 14 of the Northway heading towards Saratoga Lake. Details about cost and how to make a reservation will be announced shortly. See you there!
Lake George Rendezvous Info is Available
The Lake George Rendezvous information is now available online. The Invitation and info is at 2016invite. The Registration form is at 2016registration. See YOU at the RENDEZVOUS!
UPDATE: Long Lake Picnic
Here is the latest information on the Long Lake Picnic, scheduled for July 16 with a rain date of July 17: These times are approximate and subject to change: 9 AM – Start launching boats at the DEC launch ramp. There is room for about 60 vehicles / trailers. Tour the lake, then gather at…
Long Lake Picnic July 16
Chapter President Adam Retersdorf is organizing an outing on Long Lake (NY) on July 16. The town has offered to reserve the town docks for us as well as provide dedicated space at their launch ramp. Stay tuned for details as they develop. Rain date will be July 17.
Spring Board Meeting and Open House 2016
The next board meeting will be held Saturday May 7th at Reets Boatworks. Open to all, we will host an Open House/Shop Talk @10am and we’ll head over to Lanzi’s on the Lake (across the street) for a board meeting and lunch at 11:30am or so. All ADC-ACBS members are welcome to attend, cash bar and lunch. We…
2015 Lake George Rendezvous
The Invitation and Registration forms for the 2015 Lake George Rendezvous are now available online – please click HERE. The 42nd Rendezvous will be held on August 21-22. Hope to see you there!
2015 Season Calendar is Online
Check out the calendar of events for the upcoming 2015 season on the Calendar page. In addition, by popular demand, the chapter will be hosting Thursday night gatherings called “Keels or Wheels.” Come socialize with your fellow chapter members on the First and Third Thursdays of the month, starting in June and running through August. …
The Poker Run was GREAT!
The Adirondack Chapter held it’s first Poker Run on Great Sacandaga Lake on July 19th. The Run was organized by chapter members Adam and Jessica Retersdorf and sponsored by their business, Reets Boatworks (www.reetsboatworks.com) located near the lake in Mayfield, NY. Boats gathered and launched at 10 AM. First stop was close by at Adam’s…
Poker Run! On Great Sacandaga Lake
Join in the fun at the Adirondack Chapter’s Great Sacandaga Lake Poker Run! July 19th (rain date July 20th) Tour the lake and stop at five locations to draw a card. You’ll visit the Lakeside Tavern, I-Go-Inn, Captain Nauti’s, the Sport Island Pub, and Lanzi’s on the Lake. We will have a group lunch at…
Lake George Rendezvous Committe Meeting – June 28
Ed Scheiber has scheduled a boat show committee meeting for June 28 at 11:30 AM at the newly reopened Blue Water Manor resort in Bolton Landing. The meeting will be in the room on the south end of the restaurant where we have had meetings in the past. Ed reports that the docks have been…
Chapter Board Meeting – New Date May 3
Glenn Gentry has rescheduled the Chapter Board Meeting. It will be held at Bentley’s Adirondack Grille, Route 9, Malta. Take Exit 13 South off the Northway, and Bentley’s is about a quarter mile down on the right. Meeting starts at noon, May 3rd.
Chapter Board Meeting to be Rescheduled
It has been pointed out that the next chapter board meeting, scheduled for April 19th, happens to fall on Easter Weekend. Many members will be traveling and out of town, so that meeting is canceled and will be rescheduled in the near future. Check back on the calendar page for more details when available.
Boater Safety Course Canceled
The Adirondack Chapter board had discussed offering a boater safety course for chapter members, due to the new NYS mandate for all operators to have a safety certificate. Unfortunately, due to the workload of the instructor, we will not be able to offer the course this season. We will keep you posted if anything changes.
Adirondack Chapter Website Version 3.0 is LIVE!
Welcome to the third major iteration of the Adirondack Chapter website! Our web designs of the past relied heavily on custom created graphics, archaic HTML coding and poor media handling. Some of that was done in house, some we had to reach out to professional web designers for assistance. The end result was a static…