ACBS, Pacific Northwest Chapter, upcoming events

July Monthly Meeting at Halibut Flats Collective (Wed, July 08, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Halibut Flats Collective is a network of shipwrights, custom interior woodworkers and marine trade professionals who specialize in wooden boat building, repair and restoration. Come tour their new shop in Ballard, and learn more about their capabilities.

Halibut Flats Collective
1127 NW 54th Street
Seattle, WA 98107

Pizza and drinks will be $20 to cover the cost.

Renton's Coulon Park MeetUp! (Sat, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Enjoy your boat on Lake Washington, using Renton's Coulon Park for launching and retrieving. Kid Valley and Ivar's are at the park for yummy stuff to eat, or bring your own. Details to be announced. Reply for questions & comments.

Steve Blanchard, Chair

BurgerMaster - Drive In Boat Show * CANCELLED * (Sun, August 02, 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Our Boat Show at BurgerMaster in Issaquah, has been canceled. We having difficulty trying to get insurance that they require, but the facilities are owned by other businesses. We will continue that pursuit for a show for next year.

Steve Blanchard is the chair, you can "reply" to him.

Enjoy Mineral Lake School for Lodging, Cruise Mayfield Lake (Wed, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We have had to set a DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION, JUNE 15TH.

We have to rent the whole facility with the 4 converted classrooms each with two double beds, and 2 former offices with a single double bed. The total cost is $1500 (for two nights) so depending on the number of people who attend, the cost will be as follows: 6 signups: $250, 5 signups: $300, 4 signups: $375, 3 signups: $500

Potential activities for Wednesday include:

Forestry and Railroad Museum in Mineral
Mineral Rock Hike. 5-mile round trip moderate hike on mostly abandoned logging roads with views on top but the feature is a large sandstone ridge that is unlike any of the local geology, quite an anomaly in our world of granite and basalts.
Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park is about 15 minutes away between Elbe and Ashford.

Thursday we will cruise nearby Mayfield Lake.
So, if you're interested in joining us, please SIGN UP NOW so we know how many rooms are needed and can set the registration fees to be paid through our website.

Check out his wonderful facility! Mineral Lake School

And possible other Surrounding Activities

Contact Scott Mason for more info - Scott Mason

September Membership Meeting at HARM (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival (Fri, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is the largest wooden boat show in North America.

Because of DIFFICULTY FINDING LODGING, email GREG WALKER BEFORE JUNE 5th. He is working with the Festival Director to reserve rooms for us in one of the original barracks at FORT WORDEN STATE PARK.

Lodging details: dorm rooms are available in 2 or 3 night packages, Thur, Fri, Sat or Fri & Sat. They are basic, individual locking rooms; shared bathroom down the hall, shared kitchen and living room. About $100/ night, everyone in the dorm is there for the festival! Three different room styles: Single twin bed, two twin beds, full & twin bed. Complete info: Fort Worden Dorms. If you're displaying your boat, set up is Thursday.

Featuring hundreds of wooden vessels, dozens of indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations, a who’s who of wooden boat experts, and thousands of wooden boat enthusiasts—there’s something to do, someone to meet, or a boat to board at every turn.

Wooden Boat Is the very detailed website of other places to stay, activities, boat application, etc.

Our board member Greg Walker last summer displayed his boat on its trailer on "Runabout Row", and enjoyed the show tremendously. He's working with the Festival Director who is very interested in expanding that area, hoping our boats become a regular feature.

You APPLY DIRECTLY at Wooden Boat to register your boat (with trailer). Set-up is THURSDAY, cost is $120 for three day show. PLEASE also email GREG or call so he can help the Festival director to plan "Runabout Row" and organize our club display. Thank you!

ACBS Vintage Boat Week - Port Huron (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Hosted by the Michigan Chapter

More details on this event will be posted as available, with registration set to open around the end of May/beginning of June.

ACBS VINTAGE BOAT WEEK! -Pt Huron

Stehekin Adventure - CANCELLED - Facilities closed (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

NOT 2026 AS ALL FACILITIES ARE CLOSED...

PRE-M&M STEHEKIN EXCURSION

Complimentary truck & trailer parking for boat show registrants at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino, Manson, WA
Reminder, morning runs up and down the lake tend to be less windy. ALWAYS have a boat buddy. Consider two-way radios as there is no cell service at the north end of the lake.
Book your rooms at the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin ASAP!
Evening S’mores lakeside (fires permitting)

Thursday, October 1st - POT LUCK STEHEKIN DINNER

We’ll meet around 5-5:30 pm in the rooms above the post office. Main dish, corn on the cob, and apple pie will be provided. Email Brenda to let Liz, Marie, and her know what you’ll bring - side, salad, rolls, appetizer, cocktails, etc.

ABOUT STEHEKIN...

If you haven’t yet been to Stehekin, it’s a treat! Lots of hiking trails. Rent a quad or bicycles and run up to the Pacific Crest Trail and Rainbow Falls. Visit the apple orchard and pick fresh apples to take home. Check out the salmon spawning. Take in the glorious fall color. Visit Carl at his organic farm for fresh dahlias, vegetables, and goat cheese.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be a complete Stehekin experience without a visit to The Stehekin Bakery. Their pecan sticky buns are a MUST! However, their sandwiches, soups, and all the other baked goods are delicious.

Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show 2026 (Fri, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

For reservations in Stehekin, visit www.lodgeatstehekin.com.

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15th

& CLOSES SEPTEMBER 26th

Click here to download and share the 2026 M&M ACBS-PNW flier.

We are pleased to once again partner with the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum for its 21st Annual Mahogany & Merlot on Lake Chelan for our ACBS chapter’s premier boat show.

Accommodations at Campbell’s Resort are still available! Mention Mahogany & Merlot for a discounted room rate.

NEW THIS YEAR -- PRIVATE ACBS Buffet Dinner and M&M Awards Presentation Saturday, October 3rd at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson. Enjoy a full buffet featuring a Prime Rib carving station and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon plus generous side dishes, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages - only $40 per person including tax and tip. The entire restaurant area will be ours for the evening.

ABOUT M&M

Boat show entry is still only $70 per boat and includes: complimentary truck and trailer parking at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson, complimentary Friday evening reception @ Campbell’s Resort for boat show registered Skippers and First Mates, boat show placard, goodie bag, a one-day boat show with voting for Skipper’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice awards, the Saturday Boat Parade, and Sunday afternoon Poker Run.

In addition to Saturday’s boat show, all are invited to join us for the M&M pre-event (September 29th - October 2nd) excursion up the lake to Stehekin.

Launching will be available at the Mill Bay public launch in Manson - anytime - OR at the Lakeshore Marina at Don Morse Park on Friday, October 2nd from 9am to 4pm, Saturday the 3rd before 9am ONLY, and on Sunday the 4th before 9am or after 2pm.

Please note that as guests of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum, and for the safety of all boat owners and drivers, we must be flexible and collaborate on entering and exiting the Lakeshore Marina. Once again, boat show boats will be able to leave the Lakeshore Marina for runs on Lake Chelan or emergency exits during Mahogany & Merlot WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM PATRICK GLEASON (cell # will be on the back of boat show participant name badges). This also goes for emergency loading.

2026 ACBS-PNW M&M SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

9am-4pm BOAT SHOW STAGING @ LAKESHORE MARINA, DON MORSE PARK

Complimentary truck & trailer parking for boat show registrants at the 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson, WA

5-7pm REGISTRATION & RECEPTION @ CAMPBELL’S RESORT

Located in the banquet rooms across from hotel’s front desk
Complimentary for registered boat show Skipper and First Mate; $15 per person for non boat show registrants and additional guests

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

9am-4pm ACBS BOAT SHOW & VOTING

$70 registration fee per boat
All-day voting for Skipper’s Choice, People’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice awards
Boat show boats will again be able to leave the Lakeshore Marina for runs on Lake Chelan during Mahogany & Merlot WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM PATRICK GLEASON (cell # will be on the back of boat show participant name badges).

Noon-1pm ACBS BOAT PARADE

Note: Departure time is an estimate and determined by when the hydros have stopped for their mid-day break.

5:30-8:00pm NEW!!! PRIVATE BUFFET DINNER @ 12 TRIBES MILL BAY CASINO in Manson

ACBS members and guests will be trying something different this year by having our Saturday night dinner and awards ceremony in the warmth and comfort of the Casino. The entire restaurant will be ours! Carpooling will be encouraged.
Only $40 per person, including tax and gratuity and will include a buffet of: green salad, broccoli salad, sauteed vegetables, rolls, chef carved prime rib with au jus and horseradish, shrimp stuffed salmon with lemon beurre blanc, loaded baked potatoes, assorted desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages
Adult beverages will be available for purchase

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th

6-9am TRAILER BOATS LEAVE LAKESHORE MARINA (you can also make arrangements to bring truck-trailer to Manson boat launch to retrieve later)

Hydros will be on the racecourse from approximately 9am to 3 or 4pm

11 am BRUNCH at THE 12 TRIBES MILL BAY CASINO, MANSON, WA

10am mandatory boat departure from the Lakeshore Marina, Don Morse Park for all brunch and poker run participants
11a (approximate) arrival at the Lake Chelan Boat Club docks
Walk to the casino
Pay at the casino

POKER RUN ON THE LAKE

Starts/ends at the Lake Chelan Yacht Club docks after brunch

3-9pm RETURN TO LAKESHORE MARINA TO LOAD, (or as soon as the racecourse is closed, which may be later than 3pm) OR LOAD AT MANSON BOAT LAUNCH

October Monthly Meeting at Ike's Garage Mahal (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT