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The members of the Finger Lakes Chapter of America's Boating Club welcome you to their web site!

The Finger Lakes Chapter is a boating club located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Its members are dedicated to the art, science and tradition of boating. Whether your preference is to travel by wind or under power, you will find like-minded individuals here that share your interests.

The primary purpose of America's Boating Club is to serve as a source for boating education. Formal and informal classes are available that cover the basics all the way up to advanced techniques that can be used to circle the globe. Check out the link to our educational pages on this web site to learn more.

We have a fun-loving side, too. Members get together on a regular basis to enjoy good food, good drink, and good company throughout the year. When possible, guest speakers are brought in to share stories and experiences on a variety of subjects. To see what’s coming up, check out the event schedule.

While you are here, feel free to browse around and explore the site. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact any of the Bridge Officers or web site contacts.

 

Serious about boating? So are we. But we’re serious about having fun, too! After all, the purpose of boating is recreation, isn’t it?

That’s where we can help. The Finger Lakes Chapter of America's Boating Club isn’t just a boating school. We’re a group of people who enjoy spending time near the wonderful lakes and rivers found in our area as much as we enjoy spending time learning more about our mutual interest in water craft of all types: Power and sail, rowed and towed.

In addition to our educational focus, an important part of our mission is community service. For example, in cooperation with the Village of Watkins Glen we installed a Life Jacket Loaner Tree at the new kayak launch on Seneca Lake, and a second was added at the Clute Park boat launch in 2022.

We also enjoy spending time with old friends and making new ones. Throughout the year we organize social events that often include a shared meal, speaker and/or other entertainment.

Curious, yet? We’d love to answer your questions. Just click on any of the links below to send an e-mail to us and we’ll get right back to you. In the mean time, enjoy the web site. Please stay a while and look around!

General Inquiries Ask About A Class Ask About Becoming a Member
 Free Vessel Safety Check    

 

Meet Our Club Leadership

Bridge Officers Executive Committee Membership Chair
Commander Phil Cherry Tom Alley Mark Erway
Exec. Officer Kris West Mark Erway  
Admin. Officer Maggie Martin Tom Taylor Public Relations Chair
Edu. Officer Katie Alley   Glenda Gephart
Secretary Jeff Mack Assistant Education Officer  
Treasurer Marcia Taylor Scott Williams Webmaster / Newsletter
    Tom Alley

 

Looking Toward Our Future

Our club is committed to being here for recreational boaters for the long term. See how we intend to do this by viewing our strategic plan. This plan is reviewed and updated every 4-5 years. Comments, suggestions and questions are always welcomed!

 

 

About Us

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