Day 2 – Clayton Yields Vivid Visuals And Lots Of Waves
But as a passenger, its all smiles
A huge thanks to Steve Lapkin and Holly Weber for sharing some pics from Day 2 at Clayton, and the 2025 ACBS International. And of course I get to make up the comments from rain soaked HQ.
Now thats true happiness
Indeed, we must all be blessed!
Today’s schedule at the 2025 ACBS Annual Members’ Meeting and Boat Show included no less than 6 hours of on-the-water time for leisurely cruising the spectacular St. Lawrence Seaway and 1,000 Islands environs which stretch north into Canada. With no less than 50 vintage speedsters poised for the excision, Mother Nature offered up clear blue skies, temperatures in the low 70s(f) and these visuals which were culled from over 2,000 clicks.
This is called the “Ya Ya Wave”
FLAT TOP, and a much needed wave
Love the red siren
Lots of high-fives, smiles, chapeau’s, colorful garb were noticeable. Also visible was a very rare (white and blue fiberglass) Chris-Craft Corsair…trucked to Northern New York from California; The Museum’s Zipper; Another dashing Century “Sabre”; and the Boardman’s 21-foot Chris-Craft Holiday Gull Wing Hardtop to add to the mix.
The Good Lord willing, this same on-the-water scenario is offered to all tomorrow.
Hear that Good Lord!
That is cool.
A classic image
LOVE the new A50 burgee’s
WOW, I have a thing for these big time. And this one is very sweet
Chris and Julie enjoying it all.
Where’s the poochy?
Lapkin spray
I imagine navigating all the wakes is a full time job.
Slow go
The ya ya wave is strong with this Riva
Greg, and a genuine wave
A genuine look of contentment
I wonder how many feet this is?
Gotta say, this says it all for me.
Dang! You go girl!
I hope they are not cheating on anyone. Although the viral aspect of a Coldplay moment could help the hobby.
OH, Classic THousand islands look
a sight to sea
I LOVE the blue scarf. Makes the shot
I love these cruisers
Hello
Gar Woodness from Virginia
Oh you again
Potential header
Let’s go!
Gull Winging it
OH! That name is the bomb! THE GEM. WOW.
BIG TRIPPLE FUN
Zoom by
WOW
A huge thanks to Steve Lapkin for the daily reports. And now some joy from Holly Weber
Under cover – Holly Weber
Soft water. WOW, WOW, WOW, and the skyline. WOW – Holly Weber
MASTER CRAFT and a wave – holly Weber
Invasion of the Varnish Suckers – Holly Weber
More classic TI – Holly Weber
Hi there, familiar faces make it all so much more fun – Holly Weber
OH! What another great name, and dang…one hell of a restoration. – Holly Weber
A classic shot – Holly Weber
NOW THATS HAPPINESS – Holly Weber
Again thanks to
Words and imagery by Steve Lapkin
Images by Holly Weber
Photo boat driver: Matt Perrin
Wow, having Steve and Holly around sure does capture some fantastic images of a great day on the water. Also, thanks to the ABM Captains on their lead ride boats for guiding us through those beautiful but shoal infested areas. The scenery is amazing.
Glad you like that Michigan gang red and white.
9:15 captains meeting and we do it again today!!!
Yahoo!!!
We made it back to Clayton after a very long day on the road and we will be on the water today.
Trouble could be brewing, Ron Stevenson from the Left Coast will be joining us on Melody. Ron and I together, what could go wrong?
Are you talking about your “Tollycraft”? LOL!
We who love The River never call it the seaway! It brought too many downsides.
So much to see and do! Thanks Holly & Steve for more to see! Did a boat tour to the Boldt Castle, the Captains cruised by us. Be there again today on Troy’s Tollycraft “Melody”! Oh, and here is one of my paltry 5 shots!
Ron – Glad you made it! Say “hi” to Troy for me, from one Tolly owner to another and talk him into coming West for either the Tolly or the Chris Craft renezvous one of these days! (That goes for Matt too!) The shots of that event are amazing and inspiring – I’ve got to start making the trips and going to these shows… 🙂
wish I was there! that is Going Boating! John in wet Va
WOW!! Great pictures. Thanks Holly and Steve.
Ahhh Clayton. Thanks for sharing the love Holly and Steve! I have great memories of going to that show with you Matt.
ahh yes, asbestus dust and sleeping on the floor. Memories.. HA
Yes Sir! The good Lord has Blessed Dennis and wife with friends in that close up in his beautiful Chris Craft. Thank you Photo taker!.