Finger Lakes Chapter - Antique and Classic Boat Society

06/04/2026

Registrations are coming in and are slightly ahead. That kind of good news portends a successful show in Skaneateles this summer. That also suggests that getting Registrations in sooner than later is a good idea.
Remember, registrations (and dinner reservations for both the Friday Night Barbecue and the Saturday Awards Banquet) are honored in the order received.
See you in July! For more information, visit the chapter website (acbs-flc.org/boatshow)

05/28/2026

What to do on a chilly weekend in the Northeast? Update your boat's history!
Make sure you check the letter of page 8 of RUDDER. ACBS Executive Director (Lora Nadolski) talks about updating boat information in the directory. It's a great tool, a good way to tell the story of your boat, and an important part of history.
If you're a member of ACBS, you can log in to the "Member's Only" section of ACBS.com and edit all of your information. (While there, make sure you check the "auto-renew box for your membership!)

05/22/2026

The June issue of Brightwork, FLC's newsletter, is at the printer and should be in your mailbox soon.
Packed full of information, this magazine style newsletter is an exclusive benefit for members.
This quarter has information on Two Finger Lakes Boat Shows in Two Finger Lakes Villages, Safety Information, Featured Boats which will be at the 48th annual FLC show in Skaneateles, and John Abbett's discovery of another wooden boat (this time though, he didn't bring it home!
Don't forget - Registration is open for the July Shows of the Finger Lakes. Check websites for both the Wine Country Classic Boats chapter and the Finger Lakes Chapter of ACBS
See you all on the water.

05/15/2026

The Finger Lakes Chapter is looking for a volunteer webmaster.
It's certainly not a a hugely time-consuming job, but is what you make of it.
Essentially, it is keeping the website fresh, managing the archived posts of all past newsletters (Brightwork), and keeping up to date the pending events.
The website is addressed at www.acbs-flc.org
More information: [email protected]

Antique and Classic Boat Society Finger Lakes Chapter Learn More

05/15/2026

Registration for the FLC Boat Show (July 24, 25 & 26) opened this morning, May 15. We already have registrants (two, by 6:30am!).
We do recommend registering online with the link below. And remember, registrations and reservations (for the barbecue and banquet) are honored in the order received.

05/06/2026

Details of the 48th Annual Finger Lakes Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Show, are available on the chapter website, the Skaneateles Area Chamber Of Commerce web page or just email: [email protected].
This will be our 32nd year on the northern shores of Skaneateles Lake and in the heart of the village with the same name.
A beautiful town, worth a visit on its own rights, for sure - but why not come over either with or without a boat and visit this July?
Register beginning May 15 if you're bringing a boat. If you're not bringing a boat? Bring your family. It is a fun, free weekend and there's plenty to do in the Finger Lakes!

04/29/2026

Antique Boats, Classic Boats, Boat Shows, Boat Clubs, Boat Restoration, Boating Museums, Boating Clubs

04/29/2026

Please check your emails for membership renewal reminders.
When you do renew, checking that optional box "Auto-Renew" makes it a whole lot easier! Manage it all on the Antique and Classic Boat Society - ACBS website and their "join" page.

Antique Boats, Classic Boats, Boat Shows, Boat Clubs, Boat Restoration, Boating Museums, Boating Clubs

03/04/2026

The Finger Lakes Boating Museum is offering an evening of "winter relief."
March 14, down in Hammondsport, sounds like a great night to warm up!

Got cabin fever? Want to go where it’s warm? Boat Drinks is your ticket to a summer-vibes getaway right here in the Finger Lakes and right when we need it most! For just $70 per general admission ticket you get delicious food, lite fare, and 4 Signature Drinks created by our Drink Sponsors! This c...

03/03/2026

The March issue of Brightwork is coming off the press March 3.
It's a full issue, for sure.
We're thinking of Syd Marsden, we're thinking of Bill Stinson, but we're also thinking not only of summer boating - but ice boating.
There's a quick story about Whirlwind III and this season's ice boating. The owner of Whirlwind III, the iceboat at last year's boat show, shares this teaser for an upcoming movie - that he helped out with!

“Legends of The Van Nostrand Cup” An Ice Boating rivalry 135-years in the making… ​ Director / DP:   Produced by: Alexander “Innis”…