2015 EVENTS in NorCal
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March 23, 2015
V-12 powered classics featured at Lake Tahoe's 43rd
Concours d'Elegance
This summer's Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance will be off to a roaring start with vintage V-12 engine-powered watercraft the featured class for the 43rd annual wooden boat show. Presented by Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, the nationally-acclaimed show will be open to the public for viewing on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, at the historic Obexer's Boat Company in Homewood, Calif., on Lake Tahoe's scenic West Shore.
Although this year's Marque Class suggests emphasis on the V-12 engines themselves, it is the boats with these thundering engines that will highlight the two-day show at one of the most remarkable settings on the lake. And Lake Tahoe can boast more V-12 engine-powered runabouts in regular use than anywhere else possibly in the world, according to Brian Robinson, TYCF's Concours researcher and judging coordinator.
"V-12 engines have been powering exotic wooden boats back to the first aero-engine marine conversions during World War I," Robinson said. "The most popular was the 1,650 cu. in. Liberty L-12 used in many WWI bi-planes."
By WWII more efficient and powerful V-12s were developed by Allison and Packard but not all V-12s were originally intended for aircraft use. According to Robinson, the popular Scripps 302, with over 300 hp, was built strictly for watercraft and widely used in pleasure boats from 1933 through 1955 when Scripps closed their doors, in part due to powerful automotive V-8 engines becoming better candidates for marine use by manufacturers like Gar Wood and Hackercraft.
Alongside entries in this unique Marque Class will be nostalgic launches to luxurious Rivas, runabouts, utilities, and award-winning racers from throughout the United States. Boat owners interested in entering this year's 43rd annual event - in any of the 13 Concours classes - are encouraged to download an application today, available on the Foundation's website at www.laketahoeconcours.com.
"Being a 'Concours boat' definitely gives you bragging rights, plus the opportunity to enjoy the show and all the social events of Wooden Boat Week," said Doug Ball, Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation treasurer and this year's Concours chairman. "We invite you to join us in this year's fun at Lake Tahoe, both on and off the water."
V-12 powered classics featured at Lake Tahoe's 43rd
Concours d'Elegance
This summer's Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance will be off to a roaring start with vintage V-12 engine-powered watercraft the featured class for the 43rd annual wooden boat show. Presented by Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, the nationally-acclaimed show will be open to the public for viewing on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, at the historic Obexer's Boat Company in Homewood, Calif., on Lake Tahoe's scenic West Shore.
Although this year's Marque Class suggests emphasis on the V-12 engines themselves, it is the boats with these thundering engines that will highlight the two-day show at one of the most remarkable settings on the lake. And Lake Tahoe can boast more V-12 engine-powered runabouts in regular use than anywhere else possibly in the world, according to Brian Robinson, TYCF's Concours researcher and judging coordinator.
"V-12 engines have been powering exotic wooden boats back to the first aero-engine marine conversions during World War I," Robinson said. "The most popular was the 1,650 cu. in. Liberty L-12 used in many WWI bi-planes."
By WWII more efficient and powerful V-12s were developed by Allison and Packard but not all V-12s were originally intended for aircraft use. According to Robinson, the popular Scripps 302, with over 300 hp, was built strictly for watercraft and widely used in pleasure boats from 1933 through 1955 when Scripps closed their doors, in part due to powerful automotive V-8 engines becoming better candidates for marine use by manufacturers like Gar Wood and Hackercraft.
Alongside entries in this unique Marque Class will be nostalgic launches to luxurious Rivas, runabouts, utilities, and award-winning racers from throughout the United States. Boat owners interested in entering this year's 43rd annual event - in any of the 13 Concours classes - are encouraged to download an application today, available on the Foundation's website at www.laketahoeconcours.com.
"Being a 'Concours boat' definitely gives you bragging rights, plus the opportunity to enjoy the show and all the social events of Wooden Boat Week," said Doug Ball, Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation treasurer and this year's Concours chairman. "We invite you to join us in this year's fun at Lake Tahoe, both on and off the water."
The Northern California / Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society invite you to attend the 2015 South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic. For the eighth year, our chapter will host a boat show for charity at the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe on July 24th and 25 th, 2015.
This year's theme, "50s & Fins", will honor those boats built between 1950 and 1959. The 1950s brought us wonderful finned cars, rock & roll, the Chris Craft Cobra & Silver Arrow, the Arena Craft Barracuda, Elvis, James Dean, Ann Margaret and Marilyn Monroe. The feeling and spirit that we grew up with in this magical decade will never die! Let's help to keep the feeling alive by really getting into the spirit of the era this year.
This year's theme, "50s & Fins", will honor those boats built between 1950 and 1959. The 1950s brought us wonderful finned cars, rock & roll, the Chris Craft Cobra & Silver Arrow, the Arena Craft Barracuda, Elvis, James Dean, Ann Margaret and Marilyn Monroe. The feeling and spirit that we grew up with in this magical decade will never die! Let's help to keep the feeling alive by really getting into the spirit of the era this year.
Goodguys 33rd All American Get-Together
https://www.good-guys.com/aagt-2015
Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
https://www.good-guys.com/aagt-2015
Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
I believe the registration may be closed or at least one will be put on a waiting list of any fallouts. Some great photo ops along the route of some vintage rides.
The California Mille was founded in 1991 as an annual event (by Martin S). Originally recognized by the Mille Miglia organization in Brescia, it is held each Spring like the original Mille Miglia, starting on the last Sunday in April for a 1000 mile trek on NorCal back roads.
The event is open to any and all cars that did, or could have participated in the original Mille Miglia during the years of 1927-57, and can be of either foreign or domestic manufacture.
Usually starts from the The Grand Dame' in the city early Monday morning with pre events in and around the hotel.
The California Mille was founded in 1991 as an annual event (by Martin S). Originally recognized by the Mille Miglia organization in Brescia, it is held each Spring like the original Mille Miglia, starting on the last Sunday in April for a 1000 mile trek on NorCal back roads.
The event is open to any and all cars that did, or could have participated in the original Mille Miglia during the years of 1927-57, and can be of either foreign or domestic manufacture.
Usually starts from the The Grand Dame' in the city early Monday morning with pre events in and around the hotel.
April 30-May 3
Concord, CA Buchanan Field, CCR
Field Location: Pacific States Aviation, 51 John Glenn Drive, Concord Airport
Aircraft: EAA Ford 4-AT-E
Host: EAA Chapter 393
Book April 30 Book May 1 Book May 2 Book May 3
May 7-10
San Carlos, CA San Carlos Airport, SQL
Field Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Aircraft: EAA Ford 4-AT-E
Host: EAA Chapter 20
Book May 7 Book May 8 Book May 9 Book May 10
http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-ex...motor-airplane-tour/ford-tri-motor-tour-stops
Concord, CA Buchanan Field, CCR
Field Location: Pacific States Aviation, 51 John Glenn Drive, Concord Airport
Aircraft: EAA Ford 4-AT-E
Host: EAA Chapter 393
Book April 30 Book May 1 Book May 2 Book May 3
May 7-10
San Carlos, CA San Carlos Airport, SQL
Field Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Aircraft: EAA Ford 4-AT-E
Host: EAA Chapter 20
Book May 7 Book May 8 Book May 9 Book May 10
http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-ex...motor-airplane-tour/ford-tri-motor-tour-stops
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Let's not forget the Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament at Edgewood Golf Course. http://www.tahoecelebritygolf.com/# :thumbup:
The 17th hole is a great place to hang out and interact with the players. Here are a few shots from our previous trips.
The 17th hole is a great place to hang out and interact with the players. Here are a few shots from our previous trips.
great post!
fun event-thanks.
note: this event does rock and adds a bit of traffic to south shore, so come early to watch all the beautiful peeps!
...always a crowd-pleaser, the 4th on LT.-Kings Beach Fireworks
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-Incline Village Fireworks
-Tahoe City Fireworks
-Truckee 4th of July Fireworks
-South Lake Tahoe ? Lights on the Lake
quick shots from Regan Beach - (hand held LOL)
imo,
arrive early, it gets crowded...and don't be in any hurry going home if traveling Hwy 50.
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-Incline Village Fireworks
-Tahoe City Fireworks
-Truckee 4th of July Fireworks
-South Lake Tahoe ? Lights on the Lake
quick shots from Regan Beach - (hand held LOL)
imo,
arrive early, it gets crowded...and don't be in any hurry going home if traveling Hwy 50.
First Storage Facility Open House
Saturday, June 20, 2015
12:00-4:00 PM
The majority of our artifact collection is housed at our Collection Storage Facility in Reno, NV. Filled with exciting boats and engines, a visit to the TMM Storage Facility is a must for true boat enthusiasts! This will be the first open house of the summer, additional open houses will take place on the third Saturday of July, August, and September.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
12:00-4:00 PM
The majority of our artifact collection is housed at our Collection Storage Facility in Reno, NV. Filled with exciting boats and engines, a visit to the TMM Storage Facility is a must for true boat enthusiasts! This will be the first open house of the summer, additional open houses will take place on the third Saturday of July, August, and September.
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Curious who else is going to 2015 Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tourney July 14-20? I'll be up there all week with the usual peeps if anyone wants an autograph or to hangout.:drink Hud
