The Antique & Classic Boat Society – Page 2 – Northern California Lake Tahoe Chapter

A Story about “Lightning”, a 1947 Chris Craft Racing Runabout

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 webmaster@acbs-tahoe.org

Story by Don Veihmeyer

This Racing Runabout (hull # R-19-01) was the first boat of the model built after WWII.

Sailing with my buddy

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 webmaster@acbs-tahoe.org

photos courtesy of Pat Butler

Hi! My name is Brody and during the summer of 2019, I went sailing on Lake Tahoe, and met my buddy at our sailing camp. We did so much as a group such as sailing and practicing sailing, and had so much fun!

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There’s NO Better Time than NOW!

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 webmaster@acbs-tahoe.org

Been thinking about buying a boat to enjoy with your family and friends once the SIP is lifted? THERE’S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW! Take a look at the array of beautiful boats in a range of prices on our Trading Dock. Just click on the link above! You may have seen many of these boats at one of our boat shows or events. It’s time to take action! Have fun looking and even more fun if you buy!

Putting the “Unlimited” into Hydroplanes

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 webmaster@acbs-tahoe.org

photo from acbs.org

Forward by Pat Butler, ACBS NC/LT Chapter Historian

Browsing through the International ACBS website I was drawn to an article describing the exciting and intriguing Racing Boats of the early 1900’s. This story of the Harmsworth Trophy Race and the excitement around this historic race event fits right into the renewed interest in Wooden Boat Racing our ACBS Chapter and so many others are experiencing.