Tag Archive for: lake Dora boat show

Antique Boat Center Has New Website, And So Much More!

If you haven't been to the Antique Boat Centers website lately, you are going to see a new website, and so much more has been going on behind the scenes. New ownership, new management, new buildings, new restoration experts and standards. Fellow…

Lake Dora 2014 Seen Through The Eye Of Alex Watson.

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Every year Alex goes around the show and captures wonderful moments that sum up the show in a wonderful way. And to think this is just one of Alex's eyes, god only knows what his other eye sees. Thanks Alex, these shots bring back all the…

2013 Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival Summary

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The 2013 Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival is now history and for the most part, we have all returned home from the show (in some cases to much cooler climates), with some great memories of another successful event in Tavares, Florida thanks…

Boats, Boats, Boats – Images From The Popular And Successful 2012 Lake Dora Boat Show

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The popular Lake Dora boat show in Tavares, Florida was another huge success this year with great weather, great attendance, great organization, great volunteers and of course lots of beautiful antique & classic boats on display - on the…

A Hagerty Marine Photo Shoot…. Becomes A Woody Boater Shoot – Out, On Lake Dora

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It all started when we agreed to help our friends Carla and Chris from Hagerty Marine Insurance with a photo shoot during the Lake Dora boat show on Friday morning. The photo shoot was scheduled for 7:00 AM in the calm waters of a secluded…

Lake Dora Saturday Afternoon – Working Hard Or Hardly Working?

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The fun continues here at Lake Dora today as the big boat show is now well under way. Did you ever wonder how Matt captures those unusual photos from his iPhone on the water? We can tell you first hand, he will do almost anything to get that…

Are We Having Fun Yet?

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It's Friday on Lake Dora, the weather is spectacular and the Chicken-on-a-Stick is tasty... Oh and the vintage wooden raceboats are on the water making noise! And yes - Alex Watson was there with his trusty Nikon snapping images fast and…

Lake Dora 2012 – A Cornucopia Of Classic Boats

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Friday marks the first official day for this years Lake Dora boat show in Tavares, Florida - And once again this year, it's a "Cornucopia of Antique & Classic Boats" both in the water and on land. Yesterday fellow Woody Boater and Hessel,…

The Aura Of Lake Dora – And Rumors Of A Friday Shootout? Stay Tuned…

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One of the best parts about the Lake Dora boat show is that we always spot a few cool, unusual classic (or neo-classic) boats on display. This year, we have already spotted two at the show. This very cool 1974 Donzi 14' Baby named "Pacifier"…

Woodystock FLA Gets Under Way

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Woodystock FLA 2012 is starting up. This event is an annual event put on by Woody Boater and it's key sponsors. Antique Boat Center, Sierra Boats, Katzs Marina, Hagerty Marine Insurance and our local go to Hoity Toity Mercantile in Mt Dora..…

Woody Boaters From Around The Country Are Arriving At Lake Dora For The Big Show

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It's Wednesday afternoon and fellow Woody Boaters from all around the country are beginning to arrive at Lake Dora for the big show this weekend. The weather is warm and after a long winter, there's a party atmosphere in the air! Jim…

St Johns River Cruise Tuesday – Part 6, A Perfect Day Of Classic Boating In Florida

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Right on schedule at 5:00 PM EST Captain Jim announced "Ladies & Germs - We are making our final approach into the Palatka Marina... At this time we would ask that everyone put their beverage containers in the full upright position, stow…

St Johns River Cruise Tuesday – Part 5, Some Afternoon Delight, Woody Boater Style

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After a great lunch and a few refreshments, "Lucky 7" and her crew & passengers were back on the water enjoying some afternoon delight - "Woody Boater Style" in the 80 degree temperatures. Were not sure sure if was the food or the refreshments…

St Johns River Cruise Tuesday – Part 4 Steamboat Gothic Lunch At The Historic Sprague House Inn, In Crescent City

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The classic boating cruise stopped at the small town of Crescent City, Florida for lunch, and the passengers & crew from "Lucky 7" enjoyed a great meal at the historic Sprague House Bed and Breakfast Inn. Here's how the owners describe…

St. Johns River Cruise Tuesday – Part 3 Now Crossing Crescent Lake

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Crossing Crescent Lake on board "Lucky 7" and the passengers are starting to wonder when the in-flight brunch is going to be served. Even when the weather is good, the larger open water can get rough but today, so far, she's smooth going for…

St. Johns River Cruise Tuesday – Part 2 We Are Now Under Way

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Captain Jim and his First Class crew are on board and now under way, leaving Palatka en route to Crescent Lake. And old "Lucky 7" is doing what she does best today. Captain Jim is welcoming his passengers just like on American Airlines...…

St. Johns River Cruise Tuesday – Part 1 Leaving From Palatka, Destination Crescent City

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It's 10:00 AM at the docks in Palatka, Florida and the gang is preparing for the next leg of the St. Johns River Cruise, starting in Palatka and ending in Crescent City. Today we have been invited to join Jim Staib aboard "Lucky 7" - Jim's…

Lake Dora – Pre Week To The Worlds Largest Classic Boat Show!

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Today marks the beginning of the pre week to the 2012 Sunnyland Antique & Classic Boat Show. Normally as you know this week is marked with fun and joy mixed with the anticipation of seeing friends and hundreds of the nations top boats.…

The Countdaown To Lake Dora Is On! Do You Have What It Takes?

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Just 10 Days! That's right, you have been waiting all winter for this and now it's here? We are still getting ready with this years fun and getting the boat ready for the big trip. And the big news today for our fellow Sons Of Varnish, the…