Marine Captain Honored by Boaters

Fall 2012
The Blue Ridge Chapter
Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc.
acbs.com • blueridgechapter.com
Marine Captain Honored by Boaters
Sunny Weather Brings Out Visitors
“Float a Boat for
Garrett” was the
theme for the 15th
annual Charlotte
Antique and Classic
Boat Show on Lake
Norman, September
6-9, 2012.
Jennifer Mosher
gears crafts toward
youthful boaters.
All proceeds from
advertisements,
the silent auction
and donations by
participants and visitors will be given to
Marine Captain Garrett Carnes, who
recently returned home to Mooresville, NC.
Garrett is recovering from an explosion in
Afghanistan which took part of both his legs.
His parents and brother attended the show on
Saturday and were given a boat ride by Bob
Churchill and treated to lunch.
The show began on Thursday evening with
an “Early Arrivals BBQ” hosted by Pat and
Shari Crusse. Friday morning began clear and
windy. At noon, members attended the Blue
Ridge Chapter’s annual meeting.
Friday evening the group was treated
to a reception at the home of Judy and
Ed Longino. Ed was proud to show off
his boathouse, filled with wooden boat
and NASCAR memorabilia. The food and
fellowship were outstanding! Many thanks to
Ed and Judy for their hospitality.
Saturday morning was sunny but so windy
that the Parade of Boats had to be cancelled,
to everyone’s disappointment, During the
afternoon, a 1947 Seaplane did a flyover,
landing nearby and pulling up to the marina,
adding to the enjoyment of our many visitors.
Saturday was capped off with a delicious
meal in the banquet room of Queen’s
Landing.
Our hats off
to the chef!
Recognition
of committee
members
and awards
followed.
Sunday
morning
there were 40
participants
in the Poker
Run.
Gerald Hurst’s awardwinning boat.
Seaplane splashes down by docks.
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Awards:
• Best Chris-Craft Slow Dancing II, 1952
Sedan, Tom and June Riggle
• Sportsmanship Award Diane Mistele
• Hard Luck Ian Ablette
• Best Century Citation, 1948 Sea Maid,
Bob and Dottie White
• Best Replica Legend Has It…, Tahoe 23,
Gerald Hurst
• Looks Damn Expensive Northern
Reflection, 1939 Ema-Rold Craft,
Tom and Joyce Neff
Wooden boats on display.
• Best Outboard 2011 Aristocraft Torpedo,
David Godsell
• Most Original ACBS Award It’s Someday,
1958 Chris-Craft Capri, Art Hampton
• Best Lyman La Vie Dansante, 1955
Lyman Runabout,
Tim Wilson
• Long Haul The Silver Bullet, 1949
Feathercraft Vagabond, Roger Schleicher,
Venice, Fl
• Peoples’s Choice
Miss America IX, 1930
Garwood Harmsworth
Racer, Chuck and
Diane Mistele
Wayne & Alice Forbis accepting
perpetual award, Best of Show
• Captain’s Choice
Gadabout, 2009
Homebuilt Runabout,
David and
Patricia Nisbett
• Best of Show Miss Alice II 1958
Chris-Craft Continental, Wayne and
Alice Forbis
This is the second year for the Best of
Show Award, given to the Blue Ridge
Chapter by Diane and Chuck Mistele to be
presented to a member of ACBS and the Blue
Ridge Chapter who has an outstanding boat
and who is actively involved and supportive
of the ACBS and the Blue Ridge Chapter. c
Boating Bonanza Declared a Success!
Families Show Zest for Boating
Family enjoying
ride with Gene
McCarthy.
The Range Marker
This annual event was held at Crooked Creek
Marina on beautiful Lake Sinclair. Crooked
Creek Marina and The Grill at Crooked Creek
are in the second year
as our hosts, and not
only did they provide
the venue but provided
the hamburgers and
hot dogs. The weather
was terrific, and we
had eight boats from
Blue Ridge Chapter,
including Smith Skiff
(Alan & Faye Smith),
Josie (Bob & Sheila Churchill), Christi (Ron
Nowak),
and a U-22
brought
by the
Neffs. Gene
McCarthy
and Monty
Cheshire,
new
Children ready to ride in
“friends” to Bob Churchill’s skiff.
the event,
brought their Centuries, and they were all
kept running. Einstein, the trick-card-reading
rabbit, as well as the talents of artist Joel
Samuelson, whose thumbprint art project
was a huge hit with the kids, graced
us this year. The turnout was a little
lighter than in years past; however this
was attributed to a simultaneous event
conflict with the organizations. All in
all it was still a terrific day and the boat
captains were kept hoppin’.
The children and their families
from Starlight and the Brain Tumor
Foundation had as many rides as they
Tom Neff has full load of happy boaters.
wanted, and I continue to be amazed
at the resiliency and zest for life that so
many of them have. It is a pure joy to
see the same families year after year, to
watch the progression of the children, as
many are able to conquer their illnesses.
That’s not to say we haven’t experienced
some losses, but I believe we are all the
better for having these special families
in our lives, albeit a tragically short
time for some. The simple pleasure in
watching a child’s face light up with
a smile, and in accepting thanks from
Cruising with Monty Cheshire
grateful families for sharing our hobby
with them, is indescribable. It’s often asked who benefits more, the
families or us boaters, and I believe it is mutual. We certainly benefit
from spending time with these everyday, ordinary heroes.
A continued THANKS to Blue Ridge Chapter for their continued
sponsorship. The Boating Bonanza is an important event that is
looked forward to every year by the families, and just knowing that,
at least for a day, we are able to make a difference is important to all
of us. Check us out on the Boating Bonanza Facebook page!
Here’s looking forward to the 2013 Boating Bonanza. Hope you
can join us! c
President
Julie Moore
706/376-1433
[email protected]
Vice President
Dennis Moore
706/833-6038
Secretary
Faye Smith
Treasurer
Jerri Nowlen
Membership Chairman
Tom Riggle
GA Director
Joyce Neff
727-255-3374
neffbandlow@
windstream.net
NC Director
Wayne Forbis
704-587-1177
[email protected]
SC Director
Greg Jackson
864-923-2817
Contact@
carolina-classic-boats.com
Ship’s Store
John & April Heiderich
Special Events and
Children’s Programs
Jennifer Mosher
Safety Chairman
Bob Churchill
Commander’s Call
Ahoy, Mates! Well,
we’ve finished
up our 2012
schedule with five
outstanding boating
events. Now with
fall in the air, I
know many of you will be boating to
enjoy the changing scenery. On November
3 & 4, some of our members will again
THE
BOARD
be participating in the Hilton Head Island
Concours d’ Elegance event. This is
another exciting opportunity to expose the
public to the beauty of antique & classic
wooden boats.
Newsletter
Bonne Olsen
[email protected]
Photography
Bob & Linda Miracle
miraclephotography.
smugmug.com
Happy fall and I’ll see you on the docks! c
Your President,
Julie
Fall 2012
on the horizon ANNUAL MEETING:
2013 Season
Lake Hartwell Show
April 19 - 21
Contact: Julie Moore, 706-376-1433
Email: [email protected]
Woodies at Lake Sinclair
May 10 -11
Contact: Joyce Neff, 727-255-3374
Email: [email protected]
Lake Chatuge Rendezvous
June 7-9
Contact: Jerri Nowlen , 608-313-0655
Email: [email protected]
Charlotte Show
September 5-8
Contact: Ed Longino, 800-633-6224
Email: [email protected]
BRC Annual Meeting
TBD
Children’s Charity Event
September 28
Contact: Jennifer Mosher, 770-367-2742
Email: [email protected]
This year the Blue Ridge Chapter Annual Meeting
venue was changed to be held during the Charlotte
Show. With 47 members in attendance, the
meeting started with a call to order and attendees
introducing themselves. Officer and Committee
reports were made. Jerri Nowlen, Treasurer, stated
the budget for 2013 was $6,900. Tom Riggle,
Membership, reported current membership at 261.
Julie Moore informed members that with assistance
from ACBS, no additional expense was incurred
Julie Moore opens
to establish the Chapter’s new website. She
session at Annual
encouraged members to submit stories and pictures
Meeting.
for the website, since there are no space limitations.
John Heiderich, Ships Store, reported the older, small-size inventory
would be donated to the children attending the Boating Bonanza. The
issue of alcohol insurance for boat show events was a primary discussion.
It was decided that each boat show organizer should independently
contact ACBS headquarters regarding their event to determine if an alcohol
insurance rider at $100 each is required. If one is deemed necessary by
ACBS, the chapter will incur the cost. Boat Show Chairpersons announced
the 2013 Boat Show schedule
which is shown in the “On the
Horizon” column. At the meeting’s
close, President Julie Moore
announced, “It is my privilege
to award the President’s Cup to
Al and Bonne Olsen for their
dedication, mentoring, ideas, all
the extra efforts and hard work in
implementing the newsletter, as
well as attending so many extra
boating events.” c
Julie Moore presents President’s
Cup to Al & Bonne Olsen.
dockside postings
FOR SALE 1948
Shepherd, excellent
condition, 135hp
Chrysler Crown,
Bimini top, full
waterline cover, custom tandom trailer. $26,900
FOR SALE 1966 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff. Also many first
generation fiberglass boats.
Contact: Al Olsen, 706-717-0139
[email protected]
Contact: Dennis Moore, 706-833-6038
CAROLINA CLASSIC BOATS
Contact: Greg Jackson
864-833-3645
carolina-classic-boats.com
The Range Marker
FOR SALE 1939 26-ft. Triple Ema
Rold Craft (one of a kind), 351 Ford
engine with trailer.
Contact: Tom Neff, 478-968-5634
[email protected]
Fall 2012