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Monday, August 18, 2025

Boat the Blue Antique and Classic Boat Show Returns to Port Huron Antique boats from around the Great Lakes will be gathered at the James C. Acheson Marina on September 5-6, 2025. In addition to seeing vintage boats of all sizes, there will be plenty of family- friendly activities for guests of all

by: Denise Brooks

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boat Design, Boat Show, Event, Lake Michigan, Michigan

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Award Winners Announced at the 61st Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction The Antique Boat Museum is delighted to announce the winners of the 61st Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction, a cherished event celebrating the rich heritage of recreational boating. This year’s show paid tribute to 150

by: Jess Gould

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Awards, Boat Design, Boat Show, Contest, Event, New York State

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Antique Boat Museum Opens for 2025 Season 2025 Admission Rates ABM continues to offer four admission packages, with full details available at abm.org along with on-line ticketing. Daily admission starts at $15 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, youth, families, and military personnel (active duty,

by: Jess Gould

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boat Ownership, Boat Show, Events, Industry News, New York State

Friday, January 31, 2025

Revisiting the No-Nonsense Nordic Tug 44, an American Classic The Nordic Tug 44 is one of those classic cruising boats that will never go out of style. Introduced in 2017 and still in production, the 44 is an upgrade and replacement for the NT 42, which was and is a terrific coastal cruiser. But there were a couple of issues in the

by: George Day

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boating, History, Horsepower, Performance

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Award Winners at the 60th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction CLAYTON, New York (August 6, 2024) – The Antique Boat Museum is thrilled to announce the 60th Antique Boat Show winners! Congratulations to all the award recipients for their dedication to preserving our recreational boating history. Check out the winners below

by: Jess Gould

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Awards, Great Lakes, Lake Life, Lake Ontario, Used Boats

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

CLAYTON, New York (May 25, 2023) – The Antique Boat Museum, North America’s premier freshwater boating museum based in Clayton, NY, announced today the details of their popular 1000 Islands Family Free Day that will be held Saturday, June 3rd. Free admission to the ABM is offered all day and fun family activities will be

by: Antique Boat Museum

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, New York State

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Clayton, NY – The Antique Boat Museum is pleased to announce the 2023 Spring session of the Captain School at ABM with instructors Captain Tom Trovato and Captain Andrew Driver. The Captain School at ABM offers courses necessary to secure a captain’s license. During this session, the Operator of Uninspected Passenger

by: The Antique Boat Museum

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Education, Lake Ontario

Thursday, January 20, 2022

This 'Cursed' yacht has been abandoned in South Africa for 20 years—and going to the highest bidder.

by: Annastasia Artzer

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Beyond the Great Lakes, Boating News

Saturday, July 17, 2021

The Antique Boat Museum will host the 57th annual Antique Boat Show Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8. Read to learn more about what all the boat show entails and how to attend!

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Boat Show, Lake Ontario

Monday, July 27, 2020

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is pleased to announce, in collaboration with the Toledo Zoo, a small temporary exhibition entitled “What’s in a Name”. This exhibit, housed in the Reflections Gallery of the Aquarium at the zoo, is part of a larger collection of Great Lakes ships nameboards and tell the stories

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, History, Lake Erie

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