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• Mineral Lake Schoolhouse, Wed. Aug 13, Cruise Mineral & Mayfield Lakes

  • Start
    Wed, August 13, 2025
  • End
    Thu, August 14, 2025
  • Location
    Mineral Lake, WA

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  The entire Mineral Schoolhouse (ACBS-PNW member Brian Franchini, proprietor) is reserved for us for lodging on Wednesday night, August 13th. The School House has 6 bedrooms (4 larger, 2 smaller) which are former classrooms converted for overnight stay, common areas for socializing as well as a kitchen for our use. The Mineral Schoolhouse does not rent individual rooms. The cost per bedroom is  $52/night total. http://www.mineralschoolhouse.com

  There is a possibility for overnight at Mineral Schollhouse on Tuesday, August 12th, if six members are interested. If you would like the optional extra night please register separately for that event.
  

  There is other lodging available in Mineral including the 1906 Mineral Lake Lodge and Mineral Lake Resort. 

  https://minerallakelodge.com/

  https://www.angelfire.com/wa2/minerallake/copy_of_index.html

  If you wish to cruise the lakes but without overnight lodging at the Schoolhouse, please register for that. The tentative plan is to cruise Mineral Lake on Wednesday and Mayfield Lake on Thursday.
  

  Scott Mason, chair

  
  

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• Inland Empire Boat Shows

  • When
    Fri, August 15, 2025
  • Location
    Idaho

  Inland Empire, Coeur d'Alene ID, Antique and Classic Boat Festival, August 15-17
  

  Inland Empire Dry Rot Boat Show, Priest Lake ID, August 29-Sept 1
  

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• September Meeting

  • When
    Wed, September 10, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum

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  Our meeting this month will be held at the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum. 

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• ACBS Vintage Boat Week - 50th Anniversary

  • Start
    Mon, September 15, 2025
  • End
    Sun, September 21, 2025
  • Location
    Clayton NY

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  ACBS is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025 at ACBS headquarters in Clayton NY on Lake Ontario. 

  Many more details on the ACBS National site: acbs.org

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• Stehekin Adventure - Pre Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show

  • Start
    Tue, September 30, 2025
  • End
    Fri, October 03, 2025
  • Location
    Stehekin National Park

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  September 30-October 3, 2025 - PRE-M&M STEHEKIN EXCURSION

  THE annual pre-event for the Mahogany and Merlot Boat Show! 

  By registering here, we can let you know who is going to travel to the lodge on which days. 

  Questions? Email Ike.

  Moorage is available at Stehekin but make overnight reservations in both Stehekin National Park Lodge (855) 685-4167 and in Chelan well in advance as these are popular fall destinations. 

  ACCOMMODATIONS IN STEHEKIN:

  Call the Stehekin National Park Lodge @ (855) 685-4167 ASAP to make reservations.
  

  BOAT LAUNCH INFO:

  Launching will be available at the Mill Bay public launch in Manson - anytime - with rig parking at the Manson Casino. Thank you Ron Tracy for coordinating! Thank you 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino for sponsoring our event by providing us with FREE parking for the entire week!

  Here’s something to consider signing up for at the Mill Bay Casino when you get to Chelan... The Mill Bay Casino’s Players Advantage Club! It’s FREE to join and you’ll receive a 5% Dining Discount (think Sunday Brunch) and a 10¢ Fuel Discount per Gallon @ the Casino’s gas station.

  GETTING TO STEHEKIN:

  Stehekin National Park Lodge (855) 685-4167 ACBS boaters depart from the Manson Public Launch (across from the casino) at 9am. Launch days vary - either Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday, returning on Friday the 3th. Be sure to have a "buddy boat" for the 55 mile trek and reservations at the Stehekin Lodge.

  Contact the following to buddy up:

  • Departing from the Manson launch Tuesday, September 30 at 9a - Ike Kielgass & Joe Frauenheim
  • Let us know if you'll be departing Wednesday or Thursday so we can let others know.

  Fuel is available at the Stehekin Lodge.

  MEALS & MEAL PREP IN STEHEKIN:

  • The Ranch will be closed so we’ll be having a 5 PM POT LUCK HAPPY HOUR & 6 PM DINNER THURSDAY, 10/2 in the common rooms above the Post Office. Bring an appetizer and/or side to share and your own beverages for the Happy Hour and dinner.  More details about main dish and dessert to come.
  • The Stehekin Bakery will be open daily from 7:30a-5:00p (as of 7/2/2025).
  • The Stehekin National Park Lodge Restaurant will be open for breakfast from 7:30-9:30a, for grab-and-go lunches from 11:30a-1:00p, and for sinner from 5:30-7:30p (as of 7/2/2025).
  • The Stehekin National Park Store is minimally stocked and will be open daily from 8:00a-7:30p (as of 7/2/2025).
  • The Lodge has an ice machine for keeping items in coolers chilled.
  • Due to recent fires, BARBECUING MAY NOT BE AN OPTION. S’mores are tbd. More info to come as we get closer to the excursion.

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE 2025 MAHOGANY & MERLOT WHATSAP GROUP CHAT

  Questions? Email Ike.
  

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• Mahogany & Merlot Boat Show 2025

  • Start
    Fri, October 03, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, October 05, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lakeshore Marina @ Don Morse Park, Lake Chelan, WA

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  We are pleased to once again partner with the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum for its 20th Annual Mahogany & Merlot Festival in Chelan for our ACBS Chapter’s premier boat show!

  • CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE 2025 MAHOGANY & MERLOT WHATSAP GROUP CHAT! Or with the QR code at the bottom of this email.
  • Vin Du Lac Bistro & Winery will once again be donating bottles of wine for ACBS Boat Show registrants! Consider stopping by to say “thank you,” for a nosh and a tasting, or to purchase wine to take home.
  • All boat show participants must be ACBS members. 

  ACCOMMODATIONS @ CAMPBELL'S RESORT:

  Call (509) 682-2561 and mention Mahogany & Merlot for a discounted room rate.

  LAUNCHING:

  MILL BAY PUBLIC LAUNCH (preferred)

  Launching will be available at the Mill Bay public launch in Manson - anytime - with rig parking at the Manson Casino. Thank you Ron Tracy for coordinating! Thank you 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino for sponsoring our event by providing us with FREE parking for the entire week!

  Here’s something to consider signing up for at the Mill Bay Casino when you get to Chelan... The Mill Bay Casino’s Players Advantage Club! It’s FREE to join and you’ll receive a 5% Dining Discount (think Sunday Brunch) and a 10¢ Fuel Discount per Gallon @ the Casino’s gas station.

  LAKESHORE MARINA @ DON MORSE PARK

  Launching at the Lakeshore Marina at Don Morse Park is ONLY available on Friday, October 4th before 9a and after 4p, Saturday the 5th before 9a, and on Sunday the 6th before 9a or after 2p. BASICALLY ANY TIME THE HYDROS ARE RUNNING OR PREPARING TO RUN.

  M&M EVENT INFO AND MAP:

  Please note that as guests of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum, and for the safety of all boat owners and drivers, we must be flexible and collaborate on entering and exiting Lakeshore Marina.

  Boat show boats will be able to leave and return—at NO-WAKE speed around the south and southwest perimeter of the lake (“entry path” on map below)—to the Lakeshore Marina for runs on Lake Chelan or emergency exits during Mahogany & Merlot WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM PATRICK GLEASON (206)794-4597. This also goes for emergency loading.

  
  

  2025 ACBS M&M EVENT SCHEDULE:

  • Friday, October 3rd 
  • • Arrive and tie up your boats in the Don Morse Marina before 9a and after 4p (basically when the hydros ARE NOT running or getting ready to run). CALL PATRICK GLEASON @ (206)794-4597
    • M&M Registration & Reception—5-7 pm in the Campbell’s banquet room

  • Saturday, October 4th
  • • ACBS Boat Show—9a-4p
    • ACBS Boat Parade—12-1p
    • Dinner, Awards Ceremony, Beer Garden, & Live Music in the upper parking lot—6p

    
    

  • Sunday, October 6th
  • • Depart Don Morse Marina for Brunch & Poker Run—10am SHARP

  Have additional questions? Email Ike Kielgass.

  
  

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• October Meeting

  • When
    Wed, October 08, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Ike’s Garage Majal

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  Our October meeting will be at Ike's Garage Majal.
  

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• Annual Dinner & Awards

  • When
    Sat, November 15, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA

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  We are looking forward to a wonderful buffet dinner at Ivar's Salmon House on Lake Union. 

  Rolls & Butter

  Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

  Ivar's World Famous Clam Chowder

  Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter

  Chilled Citrus Poached Prawn Platter

  Alder Grilled Wild Coho Salmon Fillet

  Alder Grilled Chicken Marsala

  Pepper Herbed Rubbed Prime Rib au jus, creamy horseradish

  Seasonal Fresh Steamed Vegetable with Butter

  House Specialty Rice

  Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

  Garlic Shallot Rosemary Roasted Baby Potatoes

  Assorted Cookies and Brownies

  Coffee, Soft Drinks, Hot or Iced Tea

  The dinner is $85 per person including taxes and gratuity.

  This evening, we also award our members' accomplishments during the year and induct members of the board. 

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