In addition to editor Ruth Christie's great overview of our upcoming 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Boast festival over Father's Day weekend, this month's issue has an added bonus for us. The cover article about restoring a wooden classic features an interview with boat restorer and fellow CBC-member George Hazzard.

 

Free copies of PropTalk (for powerboaters) and SpinSheet (for sailboat enthusiasts)are available at select waterside businesses from marinas to restaurants throughout the mid-Atlantic. If you haven't been able to pick up the June issue yet, here's an electronic copy...Enjoy!

 

 

 

Wondering what you can see and do at this year's Antique & Classic Boat Festival in
St. Michaels, MD? 

 

CBC's Publicity Chair, Chris Brown, spent some time on June 2 sharing the highlights during Dave Hanson's regular hour-long broadcast on Wednesdays at 2 pm. Their discussion covers a wide range, including:

We've edited the original hour-long show down to 32 minutes to save you time.

Just click on the link below to start the audio. (Remember to turn your speakers on!)

 

 

Take a step back in time and explore the craftsmanship and beauty of yesterday in an exhibit of vintage boats displayed by members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society.
Maryland Family Magazine

...Members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will display a number of finely restored classic wooden boats. The boats on display will include a 1927 Chris-Craft runabout and a 1947 Ventnor Class E runabout named "Hurry Home," which got its name at the height of World War II when coming home was on the minds of soldiers and their families. Visitors can experience the restoration process first-hand and talk with ACBS members and local restorer George Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington.
The Star-Democrat

If you're a fan of classic boats, a history buff or simply appreciate fine craftsmanship, be sure to stop by this display of classic wooden boats owned by members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS). Lovingly restored powerboats, ranging in size from a small outboard to a top-of-the-line, three-cockpit runabout, give you the chance to see a bit of history up close and offer insights into the long and storied tradition of boating on the Bay.  
The NMMA Baltimore Boat Show

 

"If you are keen on antique boats, classic wooden boats owned by members of the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) will impress you."
Oceanshaker