Heartland Classics

CRUISIN’ ‘08 on TABLE ROCK LAKE

Twenty-one Antique and Classic Boats went cruisin’ on Table Rock Lake June 6, 7 and 8, 2008 on beautiful Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. Though the lake level was high and the winds unusually brisk, the cruise was a great success. Home port was at Rock Lane Resort and cruise destinations included Port of Kimberling, Port of Cricket Creek in Arkansas, Chateau on the Lake, and Big Cedar Resort.

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BOAT FEST in WICHITA

Boat Fest is part of the city-wide Wichita River Festival. For those of you who haven’t heard of the River Fest, it is a nine-day-long city-wide party with something for everyone and many family-friendly events.

The 3rd Annual Air Capitol Antique and Classic Boat Fest was held on May 17, 2008, in Wichita, KS. The show included a static display of the boats in downtown Wichita on the Arkansas River and a parade down the river with a live MC telling the audience about each boat.

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Heartland Crew wins at Wheels and Keels in Houston

Dan Diehl
*Best of Class - Inboard Fiberglass
– 1970 Chris Craft Commander Super Sport

Paul Hastings
*Best of Class
– Riva Olympic 22’ – 1977
*Best of Class Other
– Higgins Mandalay – 18’ - 1963

Clay and Patty Thompson
*Best of Show
*Best Christ Craft
*People’s Choice
-1930 26′ Chris Craft Upswept Triple Cockpit

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GARVAN GARDENS 2008
March 27 - 30, 2008
Lake Hamilton
Hot Springs, Arkansas

WOODland beauties
even on a rainy day.

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RESTORATION WORKSHOP 2008

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Grand Lake, Oklahoma

The 7th Annual Restoration Workshop was held at Howard Classic Boats in Langley, Oklahoma. The 53 attendees learned techniques from Heartland Classics experts in three areas: on Outboard Motors: Flywheel Magneto Ignition by Phil White, Ignition & Electrical Systems by Larry Hinton, and Varnish by Clay Thompson. There was time for sharing boat stories, questions and answers, an auction, and of course, food to enjoy.

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Classic Wake on Table Rock Lake 2007

Sixty-five classic boaters from 9 states converged on Table Rock Lake in the Missouri Ozarks in 25 antique and classic boats on June 9, 10 and 11, 2007.  The event, sponsored by the Heartland Chapter, was again held at the Table Rock Marina/Rock Lane Resort on Indian Point Road.

For about 25 of the early arriving participants, the event began Thursday evening when they gathered for dinner at the Rock Lane Restaurant overlooking the lake.  While a few of the boaters were making a return visit to the Table Rock event, 22 were attending for the first time and 15 of the attendees were members of other ACBS chapters. Continue reading ‘Classic Wake on Table Rock Lake 2007′