Finger Lakes Chapter - Antique and Classic Boat Society

08/08/2024

The Skaneateles show had what we called "Staging Awards" this year. One went to a Land Display, the other to an In-Water.
This was separate from the chapter judging and the team came from the board of the Skaneateles Area Chamber Of Commerce Board members Sandi Mulconry, Janice Miller and Lindsey Babbles chose "Tiny Dancer" and "Mazu"

08/06/2024

Golfers! Time to mark your calendars for the 5th Annual FLBM Golf Tournament. This event happens on September 9 at the Bath Country Club and benefits the Finger Lakes Boating Museum. Check it out below

08/02/2024

It's a big year along the St. Lawrence River; Sixty years of shows for Antique and Classic Boats in Clayton. Hosted and organized by the Antique Boat Museum, this show has boats ranging from rowing craft to cabin cruisers, iconic Thousand Island tour boats, yachts, sail and more.
It's all this weekend, opening today!

Join us for the 60th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction August 2-4, 2024! Celebrating 60 Years of Boat Show We look forward to welcoming old friends and welcoming new ones at the 60th Annual An…

07/30/2024

We’re going to show you the results of the judging from the 2024 Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show, but first we need to thank our sponsors, lead by M&T Bank. M&T has been our main sponsor for nearly as long as the FLC show has been in Skaneateles.
All of our sponsors are the companies, organiations and individuals that truly make a community a home. They’re responsible for all kinds of events throughout the year in this community and are fully deserving of support and thanks from all of us.
Of course, we couldn’t do it without our exhibitors, either. Many of them elect to have their boats or motors judged. See below for a list of winners.
Don’t forget the volunteers! Every bit of effort (and there is a lot of effort!) is done by volunteers. They’re incredible. We’ll have more on them later.

07/28/2024

A spectacular weekend and a great show in Skaneateles wrapped up today.
We'll note the winners of this judged show in another post, but we wanted to share one quote from a guy who flew in from the U.P. of Michigan as the guest of a Finger Lakes Chapter member who bought his boat. Chris Green, of Michigan, noted, "“We are not owners, we are caretakers for a period of time. It is our duty to preserve history and memories.”
Exactly right, Chris.

07/25/2024

In about 24 hours, boats will be arriving at Clift Park in Skaneateles for the FLC show. For 30 years, we've been coming to this beautiful Finger Lakes village - and for 46 years, we've been gathering with these boats to show our skills, our passion and our hobby.
We can imagine easily these boats still cruising from summer camps, lake side homes and heading out on day trips.
Join us this weekend - Friday through Saturday - and the weather forecast is just fantastic.

Today’s and tonight’s Skaneateles, NY weather forecast, weather conditions and Doppler radar from The Weather Channel and Weather.com

07/25/2024

Channel 9 in Syracuse has a nice interview about this weekend's boat show. Hilary Fenner (executive director of The Skaneateles Area Chamber Of Commerce Foundation), Janice Miller (past president of the Finger Lakes Chapter), and Steve Gorczynski (Regional V.P. of M&T Bank, the show's primary sponsor) sat at the studio earlier this week.

(WSYR-TV) — Summer is that time when folks here in central new York can enjoy the heat, and stay cool out on the water. Skaneateles is the perfect place to do just that. Their annual antique …

07/24/2024

When you stop by the Skaneateles Boat Show, check the Registration Tent. It's the home of the Ships Store and the Skaneateles Area Chamber Of Commerce desk. They both have all kinds of cool things available.
At the Ships Store we have some new items this year - check out new tee's, dry bags, thermal mugs, engraved glasses and more...

07/20/2024

We are making the news, of course, with the upcoming FLC show in Skaneateles.
Our 30th Antique and Classic Boat show in this village is coming up in less than a week. Listen for more here on a podcast recorded exactly one week before opening the show.

FLX WEEKLY: 46th Annual Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show (podcast) Skaneateles

07/15/2024

We'll just pretty much be constant in our reminders that by next year, everyone operating a boat in NYS needs a boater safety certificate. Nearly all operators need a certificate already.
The Skaneateles Lake Association is hosting a course. Details are below.
When you have a certificate you are required to carry it with you - or have an icon printed on your driver's license proving that you took the course. (It's a small anchor in the lower right hand corner)
https://mcusercontent.com/d9f56777a8558f67a89ece71b/files/bcd2ba7d-8afa-0b04-84a4-c2a763e36009/SLA_Boater_Safety_Course_July_2024.01.pdf

07/12/2024

The Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show celebrates 30 years in the village this year. We think that's pretty darned special.
A post or two below has the Wine Country Classic Boats poster and we are happy to show the Finger Lakes Chapter poster right here.
Both of these shows are summer highlights in the Finger Lakes and in Skaneateles and Hammondsport, they show the best of what the region has to offer. See you at the boat shows!

07/12/2024

This is a great time of year for fans of antique and classic boats.
Boat shows are everywhere - and right here in CNY, it starts in one week (July 20 - 21) with the Wine Country Classic Boats show in Hammondsport. We really like our friends on Keuka Lake and their show is a lot of fun to either visit or exhibit. We're sharing their poster here.
The FLC show comes up the week after, July 26-28. We'll share that poster later today.

07/11/2024

Need something to do in Skaneateles before the boat show? Stay ahead of Prime Week and get the best deals of what this village has to offer today through Saturday (July 11 - 13).
The best deals, village-wide. More information at Skaneateles Area Chamber Of Commerce

07/11/2024

Paperwork for the FLC show is due by Friday afternoon!
We have a few spots left in the water and only a few more on land, so if you're planning on coming to the 30th Annual Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show, now is the time.
It's going to be a really nice show this year and we're really proud to find ourselves thirty years young at the Clift Park, Skaneateles Lake location.

Also: paperwork is due for our neighbor, Wine Country Classic Boats. Whether you're exhibiting at their Hammondsport show or not, it's a great road trip to the southern end of Keuka Lake in just one week (July 20 - 21).
It's Boat Show season!!

07/08/2024

The FLC show in Skaneateles is less than three weeks away and the deadline for meal reservations is approaching.
Our numbers look really good - space is filling up, so if you do not have registration/reservations in yet but are planning to, now is the time to fill out those forms! Go to https://www.acbs-flc.org/2024-boat-show if you need the registration / reservations forms.

2024 Boat Show

07/04/2024

Our main sponsor for the FLC / Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show is M&T Bank. Next time you're in the Skaneateles branch, check out the "Boat in the Bank." This is "Bella" and it will be at the show in Clift Park, July 26, 27 and 28. This boat is over 100 years old, owned (and loaned by) Noah Taylor.

06/16/2024

The cool thing about the owners of Antique and Classic boats is they insist they are stewards. They're caretakers of history and in this case, of historic boats.
Often, a lot of these boats were common when they were new. Today, it is the dedication of the owners that keep a few of them still in good and even pristine condition. Eventually, they go up for sale and in a lot cases, that is not an easy thing for an owner to do.
Try this story:

06/05/2024

Did you see ACBS's Weekly Web Watch this past Saturday? One of the featured boats was a 1951 Featherlight, owned by FLC's Janice Miller. We've seen this at the Skaneateles Show and chances are we'll see it again this year.

By Janice Miller, Finger Lakes Chapter Member As I write this piece, looking at the snow-covered pines outside my window with a glimpse of the clear blue lake in the background, summer and boating weather in Upstate New York, seem a long way off. I live and work in the beautiful Finger Lakes region....

06/02/2024

This year's Antique Outboard Motor Swap is coming to Tupper Lake on Saturday (June 8). This article has details. It's sponsored by the Mohawk-Hudson Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club is held in a sort of Antique Roadshow type format.
It's a free event - not just to browse, but to buy, sell or trade.

TUPPER LAKE — Michael Glenn — president of the Mohawk Hudson Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc. — recently announced that an Antique Outboa

05/25/2024

The Skaneateles Lake Association has its own 'Steward' program at launch ramps on the lake. The DEC (and others) maintain stewards around the state. This program, no matter who funds it, ensures that boats follow "Clean, Drain and Dry" protocols. Be nice to them! They're trying to keep the water clean for all of us and while it may not be convenient sometimes, it's the responsibility of all of us to make sure we don't inadvertently transport plants or animals from one body of water to another.

DEC reminds those planning to visit New York’s waters to Clean, Drain, Dry their boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment before recreating in New York’s waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).

05/24/2024

There's a fascinating history of a boat company in Skaneateles, operated by a family for 51 years.
On June 13, The Skaneateles Historical Society is presenting The History of Mid Lakes Navigation, an icon on this jewel of a Finger Lake and along the entire canalway corridor of New York State.
See this flyer for more:

05/17/2024

One of the nation's very few all-electric tour boats is turning 100! Restored by the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport and pressed into service in 2021, this boat is now their key in-water attraction. Festivities tomorrow in Hammondsport from 12 to 4pm.

Take a tour of beautiful Keuka Lake on the Pat II while the crew provides an informative historical overview of the boat, the lake, the town of Hammondsport, the wine industry as well as boating and aviation in Hammondsport. Great for all ages!

05/17/2024

National Safe Boating Week begins this weekend, Saturday May 18 - May 25.
Check that boat, trailer and your life jackets. Be aware the water is still bone-shocking cold in the Northeast (think Wasabi on steriods!). And if you haven't taken a safe boating course in NYS, sign up for one. Everyone will need a boating safety certificate next year.
If you have a certificate - get an "anchor" icon on your driver's license. That suffices as proof you've taken the course (or have a commercial license from state or USCG).

05/09/2024

On May 18 there's a really special thing going on in Hammondsport at the Boating Museum.
The PAT II (former Skaneateles Mailboat) is having a 100th birthday party.
All are invited... Here's a news story on it from Elmira:

In a little under three weeks, the Finger Lakes Boating Museum is celebrating a major milestone for one of their flagship tour boats, known as the Pat II, turning 100.

05/07/2024

FLC is having a spring outing on June 1 - and we're inviting neighboring chapters (Wine Country, Adirondack, Thousand Islands, Niagara Frontier, Harvey's Lake, Lake Hopatcong, Twin Tier, Allegheny...)
Join us at Steve Shehadi's "Flywheels Forever" boat barn on the shores of Skaneateles Lake. He has an astounding collection of boats, engines, motors, outboards, inboards totaling into the hundreds. There are even a couple of boats without engines, believer it or not! If the stars align, a rare new-to-Steve boat will be arriving just prior the Open House, and it will be a great time to welcome that boat back.
Peter Hunn will also be there, giving a presentation (he promises not too long) on outboard motors - he is an author of at least six books on that subject).
Complimentary soft-drinks, tea, lemonade and water will be available and lunch from a local food truck for $10.00
The address is 2361 East Lake Road, Skaneateles. There is parking, but car-pooling is encouraged with parking available at Austin Park in Skaneateles.
Please text, email or call Paul Garrett so preparations can be made for an approximate number. [email protected] or 315-622-8339.
This is a free event and we look forward to seeing you.

05/06/2024

We're celebrating 30 years in Skaneateles this year at the annual boat show.
So, help us celebrate: What does this show mean to you? What's your intrigue with antique or classic boats? Do you exhibit or do you trek to the show occasionally to look at the boats? Are you a business owner in the village? A resident? Share your thoughts! (if you want to make it anonymous, email [email protected])
Thanks!

05/05/2024

You're invited to exhibit at the 46th Annual FLC Boat Show (our 30th in Skaneateles).
Go to www.acbs-flc.org/2024-boat-show for the Official Invitation and Registration form.
Remember, too - the boat show is open to the public to view these beautiful boats, motors and engines, free of charge.
Time and space are limited for in-water and land displays. And, if you're interested in having your boat / exhibit featured in the boat show program, we need your information by May 24.
We'll see you the last full weekend of July (26, 27 & 28).

2024 Boat Show

04/29/2024

The 30th Annual Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show (Finger Lakes Chapter - Antique and Classic Boat Society) happens at the end of July. Boats and exhibits will once again grace the north end of the lake and Clift Park. Over the years, we've hosted boats from a good part of the country, Ontario and Quebec. The Invitation and Registration is heading out to boaters soon - hopefully this weekend and will be available through Facebook, the chapter's webpage and the Skaneateles Area Chamber Of Commerce. Look for the forms with a cover page that looks like the one below.
Of course, to visit the show, all you have to do is stop by and it's always free to the public.
We have great plans.... See you there! And as always, many thanks to the community minded M & T Bank, our official sponsor.