South Lake Tahoe, CA…The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic Boat Show this last weekend at the Tahoe Keys Marina was a perfect event for those who love history, beauty, fine woodworking and all things mechanical. The priceless boats on display were more than just classic wooden boats lovingly restored the also represented the pinnacle of boatmaking skill for each of the eras represented. From the 1920s – the 1960’s and even some current wooden boat reproductions.

We have over 100 photos and some brief video clips for your enjoyment. The Show is put on each year to support local Charities and is organized by the Antique and Classic Boat Society. More about the Society from the Tahoe Wooden Boats Website is below the photos…

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“The Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) is a 6,000+ member family international organization. Its mission is to bring together people with a common interest in historic, antique and classic boats for the purpose of sharing information, experiences and ideas. It is a primary focus for each of its members to protect the heritage of boating by promoting the preservation and the restoration of antique and classic boats. Learn more about ACBS and join the Northern CA / Lake Tahoe Chapter by clicking on this link: www.acbs-tahoe.org

Our international organization inspires and supports each of its 55 Chapters in our efforts to have quality boat shows and related events which will educate our membership and the general public concerning these precious gifts of our past. Standards for classifying boats, conducting boat shows, and judging those shows is an evolving part of our education.

The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, a Vintage Boat Show for Charity is the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc., Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter’s only ACBS-judged boat show. The 2011 boat show will display 70 antique and classic boats and gift $12,250 to local charities.
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