Membership

Did you know that you don’t need to own a boat to join the ACBS?

Many of our members have no boat or own a non-wood contemporary or classic. We have numerous members who will welcome you on their boat.

Joining the Adirondack Chapter is easy and concurrent with the International ACBS membership. Annual Dues for one member and a co-member are $90 and are payable directly to the International organization. (Cost breakdown is $75 for ACBS International and $15 for Adirondack Chapter.)

Benefits of ACBS International Membership include:

  • Be part of an organization dedicated to dedicated to connecting people who love and enjoy classic boats with events, information, expertise, and other people who share the passion. 
  • The ACBS Rudder magazine, published quarterly, is filled with information and color photography on classic boating.
  • Exclusive online access to a searchable ACBS Directory of members, boats, engines, and more.
  • How to Videos on restoring and maintaining classic boats.
  • Access to the Terbrueggen Photographic Collection with over 22,000 photographs representing years of inspections and surveys.
  • 10% discount on classic boat insurance purchased through Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance
  • A discount from BoatUs for membership and Water Towing Services (call ACBS at 315-686-2628 for the group code).
  • For 50 years, ACBS has been an International family oriented club devoted to vintage boat preservation, restoration and education.
  • Ownership of a classic boat is not a requirement for membership.
  • Adding a local Chapter membership offers you more opportunities to interact with fellow members.  Click here to see a listing of all the ACBS Chapters.

 

Benefits of Adirondack Chapter Membership include:

  • Year-round fun and informative interaction with local ACBS members, craftsmen, marinas and nautical-related experts sharing common classic-boat interests in our region, roughly bounded by Lake George, the Adirondack Mountains, Mohawk and upper Hudson Rivers.
  • Seasonal monthly dinner Keels or Wheels gatherings and annual Chapter Dinner meeting.
  • 3 Board of Directors meetings per year held on Zoom and open to all members.
  • Several group events per season such as guided historic tours of northern and southern Lake George, Sacandaga and Schroon Lake.
  • Fourth Watch – quarterly full-color newsletter
  • First Watch – monthly email newsletter.
  • Annual Adirondack Fulton-Chain Lakes In-water Rendezvous
  • Annual Lake George In-water Rendezvous
  • Workshops with local craftsmen and boat-works open houses. Learn from the pros!
  • Various lake “Poker Run” rallies and other classic boating outings
  • Insight and opportunity to volunteer at Chapter shows, events and participate in chapter leadership

To join using a credit card, follow this link to the ACBS International site, click on the “Join Today” button. Complete the ACBS registration and then, on following pages, select our local Adirondack Chapter to complete your enrollment.  If you prefer to send a check, click here for your printable membership form.

To contact us with any questions, use our General Mailbox at ACBSadirondack@gmail.com.