Portland Boat Show

[FINS]

If anyone is in the area, or looking for a fun trip, the Columbia/Willamette ACBS (Antique and Classic Boat Society) is hosting the Portland Maritime Festival this weekend in Downtown Portland. I will be taking three boats (Wooden Toy, Rumpas, and Cole's Skeeto). Here is the list of events for the weekend. If you are there, stop by for a boat ride!



Highlights of Planned Events (subject to minor changes in timing or program additions)

Where? Riverplace Marina & Docks/Willamette River

Friday, July 24, 2008
3:00-5:00 pm Arrival of boats: Flotilla & Water Parade
Entrant arrival and check-in
5:00 pm on Dockside Boat Show at Riverplace
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm VIP Reception for Entrants & Sponsors at Hotel Modera

Saturday, July 25
7:00-9:00 am Dockside continental breakfast for entrants
10:00 am-4:00 pm Maritime Festival Village (land displays, demonstrations boat building, children’s events, etc.)
Civil War Naval & Cannon Demonstration
Dockside Boat Show (many owners available for questions)
Tours of PT658 & vintage cruisers
Concours d’Elegance
Musical performances from regional favorites
Vintage boat rides (owners’ discretion)
9:30-11:00 am Vintage Hydroplane demo
11:00 am-12:00 pm Water skiing show
12:00 noon Portland Fireboat Demonstration
2:00 pm Water skiing & water sports demonstrations
1:00 pm-3:00 pm Portland Fireboat Demonstration
3:00 – 4:30 pm Vintage Hydroplane demo
4:30 pm on Dockside and land boat show
5:30-6:30 Pre-Maritime DinnerL Hosted wine & beer reception for entrants & sponsors at 200 Market Street
6:30-9:00 Maritime Dinner & Awards (entrants, sponsors & special guests)
Dusk Willamette River Fireworks Show (planned)

Sunday, July 26
7:00-9:00 am Dockside continental breakfast for entrants
10:00 am-4:00 pm Maritime Festival Village (land displays, demonstrations boat building, children’s events, etc.)
Civil War Naval & Cannon Demonstration
Dockside Boat Show (many owners available for questions)
Tours of PT658 & vintage cruisers
Musical performances from regional favorites
Vintage boat rides (owners’ discretion)
9:30-11:00 am Vintage Hydroplane demo
11:00 am-12:00 pm Water skiing show
12:00 noon Portland Fireboat Demonstration
12:30 pm –2:00 pm Vintage sailboat heats/exposition
2:00 pm Water skiing & water sports demonstrations
1:00 pm-3:00 pm Portland Fireboat Demonstration
3:00 – 4:30 pm Vintage Hydroplane demo
4:30 pm Festival Ends

[Sammamish1]

Portland here we come

Kathie, Travis, Ginger and I will be heading South to Portland Friday afternoon for the Columbia Willamette A.C.B.S. chapter show. We're not taking a boat this year, just going for the celebration.

This is a really good show and the closest to us at present. Many beautiful boats will be in attendance. We hope to see some of you there, I know the Local A.C.B.S. chapter will be there in force.

[mikekronick]

We will be showing up sunday. We have an antique tractor show in Brooks on saturday. Hope to see you all there.

[skagit 25]

Going on Sat. Bring your sunscreen, it is going to be 100+ degrees.