Finger Lakes Chapter, ACBS

Schedule of Events

Friday, 7/24 Launch assistance available with valet parking 1:00-5:00 pm

Boat Show registration 1:00–5:30 pm

Boat Show open to the public 3:00–6:00 pm

Friday Night Barbecue 6:00-7:30 pm

Band Concert in the Park 7:30 pm

Dessert Reception 7:30-9:00 pm

Saturday, 7/25 Coffee & doughnuts at the Registration Tent (for exhibitors) 6:00-9:00 am

Launch assistance available with valet parking 7:30-9:30 am

Boat Show registration 7:00-9:00 am

Boat Show open to the public 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Judging 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Music in the Park 12:00 noon-3:00 pm

Skippers’ Meeting for Boat Parade 2:00 pm

Boat Parade & Afternoon Cruise 3:00 pm

Fly-bys & more cruising Following Parade

Cocktail Hour (cash bar) 5:30-7:00 pm

Saturday Evening Banquet 7:00 pm

Boat Show Awards Following Banquet

Sunday, 7/26 Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8:00-11:00 am

Boat Show open to the public 8:00 am-3:00 pm

Launch of the Sea Scout’s pram 11:00 am

Music in the Park 12:00 noon-3:00 pm

People’s Choice Award 2:30 pm

Boat Show concludes 3:00 pm

Reloading assistance available 3:15-5:30 pm

Judging Categories

The Boat Show is a judged event with unique awards in the three judging categories shown below. If you wish to enter a boat, outboard motor or un-mounted engine to be judged, Registration and Reservation Forms must be received by July 20^th. (Please see page 4 for additional information on return dates.) If you do not want boats, etc., to be judged, please so note in the space provided on the Registration Form.

Preserved Boats

Best in Show - Preserved

ACBS Preservation Award

Best Small-craft

Best Launch

Best Outboard Boat & Motor

Best Race Boat

Best Antique Runabout

Best Classic Runabout

Best Sailing Craft

Best Antique Utility

Best Classic Utility

Restored Boats

Best in Show - Restored

Best Craftsmanship – Owner Restored

Best Small-craft

Best Launch

Best Outboard Boat & Motor

Best Race Boat

Best Antique Runabout

Best Classic Runabout

Best Sailing Craft

Best Antique Utility

Best Classic Utility

Other

Best Non-Powered Early Contemporary Boat\

Best Powered Early Contemporary Boat

(Early Contemporary = 1976 to 1983)

Best Non-Powered Late Contemporary Boat

Best Powered Late Contemporary Boat

(Late Contemporary = 1984 to 2008)

Best Outboard Motor

Best Un-mounted Engine

Best Canadian-Built Boat

S. Giovannetti Award for Best Land Display

K. Laitenberger Award for Best Bilge & Eng. Comp.

Best Finger Lakes-Built Boat

Best Historic Craft Lyman Marque

Century Marque Chris-Craft Marque

Gar Wood Marque Hacker Craft Marque

Renewed Emphasis on Preservation

As noted above, antique and classic boats will be judged according to the ACBS Two-Track Judging System. Wooden boats being judged in the Preserved category should be high-scoring boats with at least 60% of the original deck and topside wood remaining (bottom not included). Restored boats are those with less. Clearly, judgment must be used to determine in which category a boat should be judged. The judges, using information supplied by the owner and the ACBS Judging Guidelines, will ultimately confirm whether a boat should be judged in the Preserved or Restored category.

Marque Club Awards

Realizing the desirability of having as many exhibitors as possible recognized for their efforts to prepare their boats for the Finger Lakes Chapter’s Boat Show, Marque Club Awards are being continued this year. They will be awarded to outstanding examples of Century, Chris-Craft, Gar Wood, Hacker Craft and Lyman boats as determined by the judges.

Directions to Skaneateles

The Village of Skaneateles is located on US Route 20, five miles east of Auburn, NY and about 16 miles southwest of Syracuse, NY at the northern end of Skaneateles Lake.

From the East or West: Take Thruway (I-90) to Exit 40, at Weedsport, NY then Route 34 south to Auburn, then Route 20 east to Skaneateles.

From the North or South: Take I-81 to Exit 15 at Lafayette, NY then Route 20 west to Skaneateles.

The Boat Show is located in Clift Park, immediately west of the Skaneateles downtown business district and across the street from the Sherwood Inn.

Exhibitors who plan to show their boats as in-the-water displays should proceed directly to the launch ramp, and register after arrival by boat at the Boat Show Site.

Exhibitors who plan to show their boats/motors/engines in a land display should enter Clift Park at its western end, at the intersection of West Genesee St. and West Lake St.

Directions to the Launch Ramp

An excellent New York State double launch ramp is located two miles south of the Boat Show Site on the west side of the lake. To get there from the Boat Show Site, drive about a half mile west on US Route 20, turn south at the blinking traffic light at the intersection of Route 41A, and proceed about two miles. Special signage will assist in identifying the road from Route 41A down to the launch ramp. There is no launch fee.

Launch Assistance and Valet Parking

An experienced launch crew will be available to assist with the launching process during the following times: Friday 1:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday 7:30 to 9:30 am

Free valet parking of tow vehicles and boat trailers is available at the launch ramp. When taking advantage of this service, please have a second set of vehicle keys to keep with you in case the set remaining with the vehicle is inadvertently misplaced or accidentally locked in your vehicle.

Parking for RVs will also be available

Commercial Transactions & “For Sale” Signs

A local ordinance prohibits commercial (for profit) transactions in Clift Park. Any such transactions must be conducted away from the park area. The use of “For Sale” signs on boats, motors or displays in the Boat Show area is similarly prohibited. However, a bulletin board will be available at the Registration Tent where items for sale may be posted.

Friday Night Barbecue and Dessert Reception

Friday night’s fare will be a typical southern barbecue consisting of barbecued chicken and pork, grilled sausage, salt potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. It will be available from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the banquet tent on the west lawn of the Sherwood Inn directly across the street from the Boat Show Site. Additional tickets can be purchased at the door if needed. A cash bar will also be available. There is no charge for the Dessert Reception to be held in the same location beginning at 7:30.

Overnight Security

Overnight security will be provided by two roving security guards who will continuously monitor the status of all displays and area weather reports. If it should be necessary to contact owners, a telephone calling-tree will be put into effect. To support this eventuality, please be sure to include your lodging location and telephone number on the Registration Form (page 5). A list of lodgings, locations, phone numbers and distance to the Boat Show Site is provided on the last page of this invitation.

Saturday Evening Banquet and Awards Presentations

A cash bar, steamed clams (available during cocktail hour), and an elegant buffet dinner featuring prime rib and chicken Francaise will be served at 7:00pm in the banquet tent on the west lawn of the Sherwood Inn. Exhibitors, their guests, Boat Show sponsors, local dignitaries and Finger Lakes Chapter members will be in attendance. The buffet will include a number of vegetarian dishes. However, please advise of any special dietary needs. Boat Show Awards will be presented following dinner.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet

A traditional breakfast buffet will be available from 8:00 to 11:00am in the banquet tent on the west lawn of the Sherwood Inn. This is a relaxing place to review a wonderful weekend with family and friends, to talk about what is happening in the antique boating community, and to make plans for next year.

Boat Show Concludes Sunday at 3:00PM

Each year many visitors (spectators and VIPs) attend the Boat Show on Sunday afternoon and are expecting to see the full line-up of boats, etc., on display. Therefore, all exhibitors are requested to leave their boats in the water, and land displays intact, on Sunday afternoon until 3:00 pm when the Boat Show officially closes. Everyone’s adherence to this request will be greatly appreciated.

Reloading Assistance

If assistance is needed in returning tow vehicles and trailers to the launch ramp for reloading, please make the necessary arrangements at the Registration Tent in the park when first registering for the Boat Show. A uniformed police officer and reloading crews will be on duty at the launch site on Sunday from 3:15 to 5:30 pm to assist with reloading after the Boat Show closes. Although we will do everything possible to accommodate emergency situations, please do not ask for non-emergency reloading assistance outside of scheduled hours.

Boat Histories/Stories and Registration and Reservation Forms

If you would like to have the history/story of your boat considered for publication in the Boat Show Program, it must be received by June 15^th accompanied by your completed Registration and Reservation Forms. Otherwise, Registration and Reservation Forms should be returned not later than July 20^th. Boat histories/stories returned by the later date, will be used in announcements over the park’s public address system throughout the weekend. Entries received after July 20^th will be welcomed on a space-available basis but will not be eligible for judging. Adjustments to number of meal reservations (increases and refunds) can be accommodated up to one full week before the start of the Boat Show. Please return forms and histories with your check in the full amount to:

Teddi & Bob Myllymaki

7783 Gloria Dr.

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

Please note: Should it become necessary for you to be contacted during non-operating hours of Boat Show Weekend, be sure to provide the phone number where you can be reached in the space provided on the Registration Form (page 5).

Questions?

Any questions should be directed to Jack Gifford ,email- jmgiff@verizon.net telephone- 315-703-7531 or 315-382-2831.

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