Water Wonderland Chapter ACBS

07/26/2025

Lake James 7/26/25 open until 4. Come on down to Indiana!

07/23/2025

T minus 11 days until the Traverse City Boat Show! Here is a Turnback Tuesday video of the 2021 Show, courtesy of Mike Green, who produced this video.

This is a video of the 2021 Traverse City Michigan boat show also known as the BOB. This is an amazing place to enjoy a boat show so if your ever in the area...

07/19/2025

Ahoy WWC Shipmates,

We are just 2 weeks out from the WWC's flagship event - Boats on the Boardwalk in Traverse City MI. Jeff Rogers, Bob Shapton, Dennis Hansen, and others have been working behind the scenes to have this be a special event. There is still time to register your boat on our WWC Registration Portal, where you can conveniently pay online.

http://wwcacbs.org/event/boats-on-the-boardwalk-boat-show/

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFSddWApvN9mrOu2UYG1dHSoC-w_UpbikB5iApzx6wswQTfw/viewform

Each registered boat (not just the in-water boats) will receive a complementary WWC burgee flag with gold trim to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ACBS. Please specify in your registration if your boat has a straight (vertical) or raked burgee pole. Remember to include your boat's name in your registration, as there other surprise gifts for your swag bag - and we need that name soon! So get registered now! We currently have 28 registered boats, and have burgees for several more!

Bob and Mary Shapton have very kindly offered to host a picnic and cruise on Friday August 1st at their place on Lake Leelanau. It is also a great opportunity to see what Bob's been up to in his new Boat Restoration Shop, where all the magic happens! Contact Bob to get on the list so he have enough food and drink on hand. [email protected] The afternoon cruise will likely run up to Fishtown for ice cream and a walkabout.

Send an offering to your favorite weather gods for fair winds, blue skies, and a clear waters. Really hope to see some new faces and boats on the boardwalk this year.

Dave (Little Jewel) Willis and the Boats on the Boardwalk Committee Members, WWC of ACBS

06/29/2025

Spotting posters for our 38th annual “Boats on the Boardwalk” all over northern Michigan this weekend. Thanks again to the The Cherry Hut Restaurant for their support! 👍 🍒

With just over one month before show time, have you registered your vintage boat yet? You’ll definitely want to secure one of the highly coveted slips along the Boardman River before they’re gone - that first Saturday in August, in downtown Traverse City.

And if you’re quick enough (while supplies last), those registering early will be given a limited edition 50th anniversary WWC/ACBS burgee to help celebrate this landmark ACBS year - and fly proudly on your bow. So sign up today!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFSddWApvN9mrOu2UYG1dHSoC-w_UpbikB5iApzx6wswQTfw/viewform

06/24/2025

Hydroplane Racer Tom D’Eath

06/24/2025

A very tragic and sad event on Lake Tahoe this weekend.  While our hobby can be quite enjoyable, this is a reminder to practice boater safety,  and to keep aware of weather conditions!

https://link.sfchronicle.com/view/6175be76b6dab2102a1611b2o21hm.5813/e5f7cc2

Good evening, Bay Area. It’s Monday, June 23, and summer heat and fog are making a comeback in the region. Here’s what you need to know about the news today.

06/22/2025

Sunday AM Brunch at the Old Club Harsens Islsnd, MI 6/22/25