2023 Events
The 2023 National Rendezvous was a Smashing Success!!
What: 2023 Chris-Craft Commander Club National Rendezvous
When: August 18-20, 2023
Where: Cedar Point Marina, Sandusky, Ohio, Located on Lake Erie
Who: ALL CHRIS - CRAFTS ARE WELCOME, BIG OR LITTLE, PRISTINE OR PATINAE
Hosts: T.J. Worsencroft, Sam Lillard, Tim Toth
An amazing time was had by all at the Chris-Craft Commander Club's National Rendezvous, held this past weekend in Cedar Point, Ohio. A huge Thank You to the Rendezvous hosts: T.J Worsencroft, Sam Lillard, Tim Toth, as well as, Char PIke, Scott Shriber, and Jim & Sue Bell for a wonderful event. Also a HUGE Thank You to all of the Captains and Crews that made the journey to the Rendezvous. A total of 31 boats made the trip to Cedar Point.
These Rendezvous gatherings are a great time to make new friends and to renew old friendships along with seeing some beautiful Commanders and other Chris-Craft beauties.
Sam and Monica Lillard took some amazing photos and are sharing them via the link below:
Lillard Rendezvous Photo Gallery
Videos
Video of the 2023 Chris Craft Commander Rendezvous held at Cedar Point, Sandusky Ohio. August 18-19th. Aerial video with a song about Commanders by Sam Lillard. The Commander song was written by Jerry Zsigo ( Zsigo Sound ) . He is a local Catawba / Marblehead guy that plays in many taverns & bars from Port Clinton to Marblehead all year.
A look at a restored 1968 Chris Craft Corsair Lancer in Sandusky, Ohio. Owners Thomas and Karoleen Wood from Willard Ohio. Filmed at the August 2023 Chris Craft Commander Club Rendezvous.
- Sounds of the 2023 Rendezvous by Sam Lillard
- Chris My Craft 1967 42 Commander Owner Jeff Grashel winner of the Bristol Fashion Award
- The Legend 1972 42 Sport Cruiser Owner Matt Dobransky
- Karri Me Back 1968 23 Corsair Lancer Hull Owner Tom Wood
2023 Events
Antique & Classic Boat Society Events Calendar
June 16 - 18, 2023
35th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival
The Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the ACBS will hold our 35th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival and The Arts at Navy Point will be held on the grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and will feature Chesapeake Bay Built Boats. Nautical Flea Market, Seminars, Field of Dreams and Boat Rides!
https://chesapeakebayacbs.org/events/
https://acbs.org/events/34th-annual-antique-and-classic-boat-festival/
June 24, 2023
38th Annual Algonac Antique/Classic Boat Show
Algonac, Michigan
“Where it All Began”
Located at The Algonac Harbor Club (Home of the Original Chris Craft Plant)
Come and explore the beautiful Blue Water area
There will be activities for the children, free boat rides, ships store and museum tours.
Registration forms will be available Spring of 2023 refer to www.michacbs.com
Contact: Jack Jensen jrjensen@yahoo.com 810-689-2968
Steve Tuzinowski steve@tuzinowski.com 810-560-5397
July 13-16, 2023
Chris Craft Rendezvous of the Pacific Northwest
Invite your friends!! — More boats means more wonderful memories!!
All Chris Crafts are welcome, big or little, pristine or patinaed.
Registration opens April 1, 2023
https://www.chriscraftrendezvous.com/
July 21-23, 2023
24th Annual Canadian Chris-Craft Rendezvous
Ladysmith Community Marina
Don’t Forget to contact Ladysmith Community Marina at: 250-245-1146 or: hps://www.lmsmarina.ca/contact/ to make your reservaion
CCCR 2023 - Please Join Us - Information Sheet
https://canadianchriscraftrendezvous.weebly.com/
August 11-13, 2023
WAMBO 34
Save the date and stay tuned to social media in the coming months, as we release more information about our annual event. We will feature our traditional lineup of classic cars, boats, vendors, musical entertainment, refreshments, and much more.
We also have some exciting new features in the works, including a brand new 50/50 draw! These details will be announced soon.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support.
See you at WAMBO!
August 19, 2023
Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show and Vintage Festival
Sanilac, Michigan
Located at the Sanilac City Docks
There will be classic cars, historic tours, ship wreck tours, vintage travel trailers and activities for the children
Come and explore the beautiful Lake Huron shore line
Registration forms will be available Spring of 2023 refer to www.michacbs.com
Contact: Jeanne Harper jeanneharp@bellsouth.net 810-292-1360
September 9, 2023
Port Huron, Michigan
Port Huron Boat the Blue Antique and Classic Boat Show
Located at the River Street Marina in downtown Port Huron
There will be more than 60 antique and classic boats on display, assorted vendors, activities for children, classic cars and free boat rides.
Registration forms available January 1 at https://boattheblue.org/
Contact: Mark Walker mwalker@mimutual.com 810-334-5445
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Rendezvous History: A list of all past rendezvous with photo and article links.
