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Messing About In Boats
Monthly newsletter of the RDC Triangle Chapter of the ACBS February 2019
Messing About in Boats: 2019 Style
Sitting at the keyboard this morning Greensboro to Beaufort and be- also be looking and/or asking
and seeing the thermometer telling yond. It is felt by the board that for content from our mem-
me it’s 27 degrees outside, it’s a little by expanding the geographic bers in the way of a short sto-
difficult to be thinking about boats. area that our name represents ry about whatever you are
However, this being North Carolina, will foster a deeper feeling of doing or thinking about as it
I feel we’ll be seeing temps in the community in our current mem- pertains to our hobby. We’re
60s very shortly. Winter time is, how- bers and help new potential not looking for a full page
ever, a time of planning and dream- members identify with our chap- worth and photographs are
ing of activities we will pursue in the ter more easily. After much back always encouraged. Let the
coming year. To that end, I am de- and forth, the board has picked club know what you’re up to!
termined, with your help, to make two possible choices for our new
In closing, I am look-
this an eventful year for our chapter. name. Please take a minute to ing forward to a year of fun
vote for the one you prefer so we and fellowship in our chap-
As you can see from the cal-
may get the ball rolling to make it ter. We have plenty of oppor-
endar of proposed activities, we are
official. (see page 4) tunities planned to get out on
trying to provide numerous oppor-
the water, learn different
tunities to come together as a chap- Another area we are look-
techniques, be of help to our
ter and enjoy our boats and fellow- ing to improve upon is communi-
fellow members and enjoy
ship. Hopefully, we can also pick up cation. This is vital to keeping ourselves in the hobby we
a few pointers or some missing part members informed and engaged. love so much. To pull this off,
from our fellow members that might To that end, we will put out a we need YOU to pitch in and
prove helpful in a project we are monthly newsletter that you will make it happen. I hope you
involved in. receive via the membership email will be willing and able to do
portal and will be added to our what you can when called
One of the first actions we
website every month to help us upon. With your involvement,
are looking to undertake is the re- we can have a memorable
have some fresh content there.
naming of our chapter for the pur- year.
The newsletter will contain the
pose of reflecting the area we en-
minutes for the last board meet- Best regards,
compass. Looking at the member-
ing as well as any other news
ship location map, one can see that
we have members based from
and important updates to go Alan
along with these topics, we will
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Page 2 Messing About In Boats
Minutes of Meeting January 29, 2019
• Meeting began around 7:30 with • A monthly newsletter is coming to • Regarding potential local chapter
thanks expressed for new president. further maintain communication name change. Regarding ACBS a
with members. Newsletter submis- name change need only be submit-
• 13 members present. sions can be short and will be most ted prior to a board meeting, and
welcome. acceptance of the change likely a
• Finance report noted a $6,833.00
formality at the board meeting. The
current balance, with majority of • Suggested that our website con- majority of the chapter names are
membership renewals paid up for tent should include the newsletter 'Geographically' based. Existing
current year. and minutes, as the current website North Carolina Chapters need be
content may be a bit 'stale'. recognized and not interfered with.
• Regarding membership, out of 70
members, 54 have renewed and 16 Possible names were reduced to two
• Some discussion of adding parts
and a poll will be taken. 1) NC
are lapsed. It was suggested that if wanted/available to newsletter or
some current members personally Coastal and Central and 2) NC Pied-
web site, and, to keep offerings avail-
know lapsed members, a polite and mont and Coastal
able to members first and foremost,
informal contact up might be a good to perhaps have separate members • Tentative year calendar of events
follow up. One such interaction was only access section on website. was presented with only first event
shared in that, as some people no
in Feb. inked in. Remaining evens
longer had boats, they did not re- • Prepare calendar of events early to
tentative at present, other chapter
new their membership. It was allow advance planning and help
events listed to avoid conflict. Other
agreed that boat ownership is not avoid conflicts. Currently the Feb.
possible events were suggested:1)
necessary to participate in activities 23rd workshop at Jim Moores is be-
Workshop with the 'Wood Guy'; 2)
and this concept should be empha- ing actively initiated, and will include
Piggybacking on/with existing
sized. a 'monthly meeting' incorporated at
AOMCI events’ 3)'Courtesy' Help You
the event.
• Discussion arose regarding recent Finish Your Boat Event
changes at ACBS Central, specifically • It was suggested that the pro-
• Annual ACBS raffle has given our
regarding apparent decision to elimi- posed April and August events be
chapter 2 tickets to sell. Cash prizes
nate 'Rudder' publication as is cur- reverse ordered to avoid consecutive
are $4,000, $2,000, $800, $500,
rently exists. Declining membership meets in the Eastern region, these
$300, and 14—$100) Suggested we
was proposed as a contributing fac- are tentative for now. follow last year’s option of 'chipping
tor. Bob Banta volunteered to write
• Having designated committee in' to purchase tickets Draw to be in
ACBS expressing local chapters disa-
chairs for membership and event August so lots of time for future con-
greement.
planning. It was suggested that Alan sideration.
• New President Allan Hills gave his Hills consider individuals that he feels
• Sample newsletter passed around,
report and his concept going for- would be suitable for the positions
request for future submissions made.
ward. Increase communication to and contact them directly.
help keep members informed and • Adjourned around 9:15.
engaged. • Combining meetings with scheduled
events to reduce the need for regu- Submitted by Secretary Garfield Karpiak
• Minutes of meetings will now be lar meetings. Notifications of events
taken and forwarded to members. to include specifics that a meeting
will be part of the event.
February 23rd Workshop Slated for Moores’ Marine in Beaufort
Some of you know Jim Moores from his urday February 23rd for a tour and a priately and wear comfortable shoes. If
involvement with the NC Maritime Muse- peek at his latest venture. If you want to time permits we will have a short busi-
um’s Boat Show in Beaufort. Jim helps to do lunch first, we’ll rally at the new ness meeting after the tour. We’ll be
promote the show and acts as a judge. Moonraker’s Restaurant on the water- done by 4:00 PM. This is a unique oppor-
He is also the owner of Moores Marine front in Beaufort at 11:30 AM. It has tunity you won’t want to miss.! We sug-
located in Jarrett Bay (Beaufort). The good food, a great view, and is not too gest that you carpool and talk boats
company refits and repairs antique and expensive. We’ll meet up at Moores’ Ma- while you travel. This workshop is being
classic yachts. But now Jim has branched rine (office/showroom) at 1:00 PM. Jim coordinated by President Alan Hills. He’d
out to designing and building. He has will take us on a tour. We’ll be doing like to get a head count, so if you will be
invited the club to visit his facility on Sat- some walking so be sure to dress appro- going, please drop him an email. Click
here.
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Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3
John Justice’s New “Piglet”
Most of you have probably visited John place to store and work on his treasured
Justice’s playpen, “The Pig” —the former vintage boats (and there were always
site of a Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store in several at various stages of doneness). So
Pittsboro. The Pig was a favorite haunt he ended up constructing a very large
for RDC Triangle Chapter members—both workshop on his property, close to home.
to work on their boats as well as to shoot While its not The Pig, the Piglet, as she
the bull—or pork as it were! The tears has come to be known, is now home to
flowed when we heard that John’s family John’s collection. We are all much re-
sold the building (2018). It was like lieved to know that we have a new hang-
mourning the loss of an old friend. Many out (with an invitation, of course).
a tall tale was exchanged within those
If you haven’t seen the Piglet
walls—and most of them were John’s!
yet, give John a call and visit. But be fore-
We were adrift—with no anchor.
warned—he might just put you to work
John knew he could not do on one of his several Ski Nautiques He
without his sanctuary and without a says they just seem to follow him home.
Robert Blanchard’s Big Project Boat
Chapter member Robert Blanchard, like more before she'll be ready to re-launch.
all of our members, has been bitten by The boat is on his property in New Hill
that expensive classic & antique boat and is under tent shelter. Offer to give
bug. It began with his purchase of Alan Robert a hand and we’re sure he’ll gladly
Hills’ 18’ Chris Craft Sea Skiff in 2016. accept!
From there he grew his collection add-
ing a 27’ Chris Craft Constellation wood-
en cabin cruiser named “Mourning
Wood.” Now this is a project boat, Rob-
ert admits. Mourning Wood is fortunate
that Robert is not only a handy guy, but
has the resources (and talented friends)
to bring this classic beauty back to its
former state. Robert is not yet retired, so
he works on the boat when he can and
he anticipates that it will be a year or
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What’s in a Name?
Hopefully you read the minutes of the 1) NC Coastal & Central Chapter
January meeting. If you did, you may
2) NC Coastal & Piedmont Chapter
have seen that there a couple of names
being proposed for the Chapter. Our Let’s make this decision and
current name suggests that our members move on. Please email your
are primarily from Raleigh, Durham, and vote on one of these two
Chapel Hill, and while there are a num- names to President Alan
ber of members that live in those cities, Hills by February 8th. Click
there are others who do not. Last year here to vote. We’ll need to
the chapter began discussing a new develop a new logo and
name that might be more inclusive and masthead (website, newslet-
representative of the members. No deci- ter, and stationery) to go
sion was made so given that we are start- with the new name. If Map of NC Coastal and Piedmont counties
ing a new year, why not begin with a you’d like to tackle that, contact Alan.
new name? So here are your choices:
Just for Fun: Caption for Photograph
Below is a photo—send us your best caption. Judg- captions (submit as many as you like) to newslet-
ing will be done by President Alan Hills. We’ll keep ter editor Judy Hills at jahnbnc@gmail.com You
your names secret from him so he won’t be preju- are also welcome to submit photos for this column
diced. We’ll print the top three captions next month to Judy. This is all part of the “let’s have some fun
and the winner will receive $10 towards lunch or in 2019” initiative. Captions due by 2/15. This
dinner if he or she shows up at the very next chap- month’s winner gets $10 towards lunch at Moon-
ter meeting or outing after the winning entry is se- rakers on 2/23. You have to show up there to
lected—we’ll email the winner. Email your caption or claim your prize!
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The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle Chapter of
the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc. was officially
formed on January 15, 2005 to provide a means through
which individuals sharing a common interest in antique
RDC Triangle Chapter of the ACBS and classic boats can meet, share experiences and infor-
https://www.vintageboat.org/ mation, exchange ideas, and generate enthusiasm for all
aspects of these unique boats.
Officers, Committees, and
Directors for 2019 We promote and sponsor classic boating events, as well
as educate our membership and the general public about
these great craft. We partner with other clubs and organi-
President: zations to promote awareness and appreciation for the
Alan Hills history, research, repair, and restoration of these grand
252-514-8525 old boats to preserve them for future generations.
president@vintageboat.org
Vice-President:
John Baringer
919-538-0262
Calendar of Events & Meetings
vice-president@vintageboat.org Please note that with the exception of the boat show dates, the places, dates and
times listed for club events are tentative. Watch your email for updates. Please add
Secretary: these dates to your calendar and participate as much as you can! Chapter-sponsored
Garfield Karpiak events are in bold.
919-539-1371
secretary@vintageboat.org
Jan 29 Regular RDC Triangle meeting at Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Treasurer: Feb 23 Tour of Moores’ Marine at Jarrett Bay 1 to 4; Lunch 11:30 at Moonrakers
Bob Banta Restaurant on the waterfront next to Maritime Museum Shop in Beaufort
919-605-6665
Mar 15 Workshop & Tour of Lowell’s Boat Shop in Greensboro,
treasurer@vintageboat.org
Mar 21-24 Sunnyland Boat Show in Tavares, FL
Membership: Apr 12-14 Oriental Boat Show & Nautical Flea Market in Oriental, NC
Bob Banta
919-605-6665 Apr 30 Regular RDC Triangle meeting at Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville 6:30 to 8:30 PM
membership@vintageboat.org
May 4 NCMM Boat Show in Beaufort, NC
Web Master: May 11 Lake Lure Boat Show in Lake Lure, NC
Bob Banta
919-605-6665 May 25 Lake James cruise and winery tour in Nebo, NC
webmaster@vintageboat.org Jun 14-15 St. Michael’s Boat show in St. Michaels, MD
Jun 22 Picnic & poker run in New Bern
2019 Directors:
Kevin Leiner Jul 30 Regular RDC Triangle meeting at Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville 6:30 to 8:30 PM
John Justice
Aug 24 Plating Workshop at Phillips Plating in Bridgeton 1 to 4; Lunch 11:30 at
Cindy Jordan Morgan’s Restaurant in New Bern
Lonnie Sieck
Sep 13-14 Smith Mountain Lake Boat Show in Huddleston, VA
Newsletter Editor: Sep 15-21 ACBS International Boat Show in Alexandria Bay, NY
Judy Hills
Sep 28 Meetup at Lake Gaston
jahnbnc@gmail.com
Oct 19-20 Georgetown Boat Show in Georgetown, SC
Oct 29 Regular RDC Triangle meeting at Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville 6:30 to 8:30
PM
Nov 2 Southport Boat Show in Southport, NC
Nov 16 Workshop & flea market & pot luck TBD
Dec 14 Chapter Christmas Party TBD
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