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OUR CHAPTER IN THE NEWS23rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival
St. Michaels, MD
June 18-20, 2010
A variety of print and online publications have included our 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival in their June 2010 listings:
Print Publications...
Online Event Calendars...
Plus, here are two radio features:
Baltimore Boat Show at the Convention Center
January 2010
The NMMA Baltimore Boat Show
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Patuxent River Cruise Highlights Enjoying the August Patuxent River cruise, Buddy Park's restored Grady-White
sports a new windscreen and custom deck by Howard & Cheryl Johnson Copy by Howard P. Johnson, Jr. and photos by Chris Brown
August 2009 — On Sunday, August 16, ACBS-Chesapeake Bay Chapter members enjoyed old time boating on Maryland’s forgotten river – The Patuxent. Seven boats and many members showed up at the remote Magruder’s Landing with food and folding chairs to enjoy the hot summer sun and dazzling water scenery. Unfortunately the Chris-Craft boats decided not to cooperate. Jim Schiller’s gorgeous ‘50 Rivera’s points would not conduct a spark, despite half an hour of frantic filing and dripping sweat. Finally, the author raced to his home and snatched a known set out of a good engine. Meanwhile Jeff Blunt arrived with his gorgeous 1940 Special Runabout 16', Sanda. Under power, the head gasket began to leak, causing the engine to miss badly. Meanwhile Tim DiGennaro, who had just tuned Howard’s ‘68 Mercury 65 to perfection, brought his wife, Wanda, and his new 14' Baracuda with a ‘55 Buccaneer outboard. A few test rides showed a faulty fuel pump. At least they got to test it, visit with friends and enjoy a great lunch.
Beautiful scenery, shady trees and a picnic table piled high with delicious food helped keep the impatient members quiet. Our President, Dominic Fiaschetti, and his first mate, Maryann, had cooked sausages and dogs all the day before. Finally the boats got lined up, guests aboard, and took off for sandy beaches down-river. Only Canada can offer more scenic views than the Patuxent. A few other boats went by as the mahogany beauties paraded past the wooded shores.
Suddenly the group was approached by a renegade. Up from Broomes Island, the occasional member Buddy Parks with Judy Planzer zoomed into close formation with the cruisers in his beautiful 16', 60’s-era Grady White. With the half way down-river mark of the Benedict Bridge in view, they veered to port and approached the beach. Howard and Cheryl’s guests, Walter and Teri Leisershon, handled the depth checking duties to protect the Merc’s prop, while Chris Brown took pictures. One by one the boaters pulled their bows up on the beach and hit the water to cool off.
What a wonderful, dazzling spot—bright sun, cool breeze, great friends and sweet water. There was no shortage of kidding, boat admirers and pool toys. Hark! Thundering toward us, a mahogany Century Resorter approached with big spray coming from the bows. Ray Glenn and sons pulled in after some exhilarating water skiing. Soon after, all agreed they were ready for the return run and a second lunch!
Mahogany boats under power. Everyone grinning ear-to-ear. Beautiful scenery and majestic wakes. Friends enjoying the best of the summer, soon rounded the last point. The crowd was bigger than ever with late comers waiting for a boat ride, and more delicious food!
What a great way to spend a summer day. When do we ever relax in the shade and hang out with friends and boats? For these few hours we held onto summer, relaxing in the shade, filled with fun and food, the issues of life forgotten. This is as good as it gets.
Thanks to all who helped make this happen. Come and join us next year!
 Second Date, a 1938 Chris-Craft powered by a 95 HP Hercules 6-cylinder, arrives with owners Tom & Marcia Auth  A 1940 15' 5"
Chris-Craft Deluxe Runabout, 4-cylinder,
Chris-Craft engine - 60 Hp,
owned by Sanda and Jefferey Blunt
 Go Fast and Work on It a 1964 Century 16' Resorter
powered by a
small block Chevy V-8 is owned by Ray and Della Glenn  Howard & Cheryl Johnson's newest boat is a 1960 Skee-Craft with a 650
1968 Merc O/B. Apparently everyone's gone swimming! 
Linda Nagle Warner's 15' 6" 1975 Galaxy with a Honda 50 Hp O/B
 Here's Jim and Toni Schiller's 18' 1950 Chris-Craft powered by a 131 Hp,
6-cylinder, with Maryann Fiaschetti navigating.  One of our club founders, Jim Duffy, doing his duty anchoring the Auth's boat,
Second Date, with his umbrella. Jim really suffered in that shaded cushioned seat, but duty is duty in Jim's mind.  Walter Leisershon, a great guy who knows how to function as an excellent
depth-sounder for his friend, Howard Johnson. Notice the red steering wheel and trim on Howard's dashboard.  Here's a pic of Buddy's new, custom deck that was expertly done by
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