New Director at the Antique and Classic Boat Society in Toronto

FRITZ HAGER NAMED TO ACBS TORONTO CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CLAYTON, New York (April 29, 2013) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater nautical museum based in Clayton, New York, announced today that Executive Director Fritz Hager has been named as a Director at Large with the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) Toronto Chapter.

"We are delighted to have Fritz Hager join the board of ACBS Toronto as a Director at Large. Fritz, as the Executive Director of the ABM, brings a wealth of experience in the Antique and Classic boating community," said John Kutcy, President ACBS Toronto Chapter.

  

Gary Getson, ACBS Director Museum Relations shared, "The ACBS Toronto five-year strategic plan has an objective to enhance partnerships with related organizations whose interest involve antique and classic boating.  We are pleased to be partnering with the ABM, and the Muskoka Steamships and Historical Society to enhance the events, fellowship and enjoyment for our community.”

Hager was named Executive Director of the ABM on May 25, 2012. His time with the Museum dates back more than 20 years while serving in various capacities within the ABM Board of Directors and playing a key role on numerous ABM committees.

Located on the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands, the Antique Boat Museum features a collection of over 300 antique and classic boats among thousands of recreational boating artifacts. Beginning May 10, the campus comes alive with speedboat rides, boat shows, and educational programs for all ages, special events and more. For more information please visit the Museum’s website at ABM.org.

Antique Boat Museum's Opening Weekend Festivities (Clayton, NY)

Photo: World record holding sailor, Howard Rice

CLAYTON, New York (April 15, 2013) – The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North America’s premier freshwater nautical museum based in Clayton, New York, has announced details of its Opening Weekend set for May 10-12.

The ABM will kick-off the start of the 2013 season on Friday, May 10 beginning at 9 a.m. with a special giveaway for paying and member visitors. The first 25 visitors to the Museum will receive an autographed copy of Tony Mollica’s Boats of the Antique Boat Museum book.

On Saturday, May 11, join the Museum for the first-ever “All Daughters’ Day” event, for females of all ages. All Daughters’ Day, an event based on the popular American Girl doll Caroline and the knowing that all females are someone’s daughter, includes activities such a scavenger hunt, knot-tying demonstrations, burgee making, skiff rowing, a tea party, and so much more. Registration is required and cost is $50 per pair. Mothers are encouraged to bring their daughters, aunts bring their nieces, grandmothers bring their granddaughters – all pairs of “daughters” are welcome to participate in this afternoon of fun at the ABM.

Also on May 11, the ABM welcomes world record holding sailor, Howard Rice, who risked his life while sailing around Cape Horn, Chile in a 55-pound sailing canoe. Rice will host a lecture about his amazing journey around the southernmost point of South America in the Cox Theater on the Clayton campus at 4 p.m. The lecture is included in the price of museum admission.

Rice returns to the ABM on Sunday, May 12 to host an open boat cruising techniques seminar at 10 a.m. Rice will explain his many ways of open boat cruising for those interested in learning new ways to explore the 1000 Islands. Cost of registration for this activities is only $10.

The ABM will celebrate Mother’s Day with free admission for mothers with a paid child admission on May 12. In addition, the first 25 mothers through the gates will receive a free flower, courtesy of Gray’s Flower Shop.

All weekend long, the Museum Store will have a clearance sale. All purchases of $50 or more will receive a 25% off discount (offer excludes book purchases and all discounts valid only on original tag prices). Become a new member of the ABM during the weekend and receive an additional 25% off your purchase.

Located on the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands, the Antique Boat Museum features a collection of over 300 antique and classic boats among thousands of recreational boating artifacts. This August, the Museum will host the 49^th annual Antique Boat Show and Auction, the longest running show in North America. For more information please visit the Museum’s website at ABM.org.

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