Classic Clubs & Websites

 

The Antique and Classic Boat Society The largest society in the world dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of historic, antique and classic boats. ACBS Pacific Northwest chapter.

Center for Wooden Boats To provide a gathering place where maritime history comes alive through direct experience and our small craft heritage is enjoyed, preserved, and passed along to future generations.
The Classic Yacht Club of America A non-profit club based on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. "We're always trying to seek out the classic yacht owners in our area who may wish to join us."
Ed Monk Wooden Boat Club Dedicated to the boats of Ed Monk Sr.
The European Classic Yacht Union The ECYU's prime objective is to save, maintain and promote the European yachting heritage.
FiberGlassics If you have an "itch" for fiberglass! (Very interesting and creative website!)

Furuholmen Motor Yacht Club A club based on wooden motoryachts designed by R.G. Furuholmen/Otto L. Scheen Jr., Located in Oslo, Norway.
The Ex-Forestry Vessels of BC A great collection of photos and info about the Forestry Vessels in British Columbia.
William Garden Boats -- A fan site at Wholeboats.net.
Grandy -- Wooden boats in the Northwest Tradition. A great new site dedicated to Grandy Boats, a northwest tradition since 1922.

Heritage Boat Club Classic vessel club in the Chicago area

Lyman Boat Society of North America
Maritime Heritage Network MHN helps you discover Central Puget Sound’s maritime heritage. You’ll find fascinating activities, ships for historic voyages, museums for exploring maritime past and present, information on maritime careers, and organizations saving irreplaceable resources for future generations. CYA is proud to be a member of the Maritime Heritage Network.
Matthews Boat Owner Association Great Lakes Chapter The Matthews Boat Owners Association is a non-profit corporation for past and present Matthews owners, and is devoted to perpetuating Matthews history, respect for a classic boat, and to serving as a clearing house for Matthews materials and information.
Mystic Seaport Mystic Seaport is our country's leading maritime museum and champion of the American maritime experience that connects us all.
Classiske Motorbåter is the Norwegian equivalent to CYA. It is only in Norwegian, but there are some nice pictures there. Georg Moe, chairman of CMB writes: "The boats are primarily of Norwegian design, by Rich. G. Furuholmen and Otto L. Scheen jr. In addition there are a lot of Swedish boats, and a few Danish, English and American boats. Most of the boats are small to medium size cruisers, and some runabouts/launches. CMB was started in 1992, one of the objectives was to establish an association where we tried to document the history behind each boat in particular, and have a closer look at the motor boating history in general. The main activities are centered around Oslo and Bergen, but there are members scattered along the coastline from Sweden in the east to Trondheim in the north. During the summer we participate at boat shows (like Risør Trebåtfestival, sometimes mentioned in WoodenBoat and Classic Boat) or just meet regularly at sea, during the winter we try to arrange seminars either related to the motor boating history or purely technical issues."
Classic Yacht Association of Australia Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand Two other classic yacht associations, with emphasis on sailing yachts in some of the greatest boating locations in the world.
Classic Trawlers All about Malahide and Romsdal Trawlers.
The Purdy Boat Company. Designers and builders of classic wooden motor yachts in the 1920s and 1930s in Port Washington, NY. "Boats by Purdy" book now available.
Riva Society GB the British Chapter of the Riva Historical Society.
Shepherd Boats of Ontario A WEB page actually run by the grandson of Howard Shepherd
Steelcraft & Safticraft 1940's, 1950's steel pleasure boats of Churchward & Co. Inc. of West Haven, CT and the 1940's, 1960's steel pleasure boats of Avondale Marine Ways of Westwego, LA and A.P. & E.W. DuPont of Morgan City, LA.
The Trent-Severn Antique & Classic Boat Assoc. The purpose of this organization is to promote and enjoy the preservation and usage of Antique Water Craft by including its members in social events and communication. Headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario.

Traditional Boats & Tall Ships Online home for Traditional Boats & Tall Ships magazine, UK.