APBA boat show in Wolfeboro

camp guy · 09-12-2025, 01:05 PM

Today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday), at the Town Docks in Wolfeboro, is the every-two-years boat show of vintage race boats. These boats are actually going out and circling Wolfeboro Bay at high speeds showing off their capabilities. This is a wonderful show organized by the New Hampshire Boat Museum and many, many volunteers to keep it safe. "Home base" is the Wolfeboro Town Docks, and different types of boats are grouped together ate the finger piers. The hydros are launched and landed by crane - a show in itself worth seeing. The action starts at 8 AM and runs till past 3 PM both days. Access by water is controlled for safety purposes, so come by car.
Enjoy!

tis · 09-12-2025, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by camp guy

Today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday), at the Town Docks in Wolfeboro, is the every-two-years boat show of vintage race boats. These boats are actually going out and circling Wolfeboro Bay at high speeds showing off their capabilities. This is a wonderful show organized by the New Hampshire Boat Museum and many, many volunteers to keep it safe. "Home base" is the Wolfeboro Town Docks, and different types of boats are grouped together ate the finger piers. The hydros are launched and landed by crane - a show in itself worth seeing. The action starts at 8 AM and runs till past 3 PM both days. Access by water is controlled for safety purposes, so come by car.
Enjoy!

WE just got back and went by boat. It's so beautiful out there today.

Senter Cove Guy · 09-14-2025, 06:14 AM

Worked as a volunteer driving one of the safety boats during the races. Our vantage point was right in the middle of the race course oval. Outstanding to watch and listen from there. The race boat drivers couldn't have been any happier due to the water conditions in Wolfeboro Bay being so calm.

SAMIAM · 09-14-2025, 07:44 AM

Just wondering if “Helzapoppin”showed up……..John Goodhues race boat that his dad built in the 1940’s I believe

BroadHopper · 09-14-2025, 07:57 AM

I volunteered for all three days. It was a great opportunity to donate my time to NHBM. Working with a great bunch of people. The drivers and crew were also great and thanked us for all we did!

The weather was fantastic! Beautiful sunrise every morning as I travel up Rte. 11 from Laconia to Wolfeboro.

Lots of smiling faces this weekend!

Mr. V · 09-14-2025, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by camp guy

These boats are actually going out and circling Wolfeboro Bay at high speeds showing off their capabilities.

Wait...isn't there a lake-wide speed limit?

chachee52 · 09-15-2025, 01:25 PM

Went over to Wolfeboro after stopping in Moultonborough first. Was able to catch a ride on the side wheel steam boat, my 8 yo was thrilled.
Went to Wolfeboro and was lucky enough to get a outside deck table at the Town Grill (?, I think that was the name of it) just in time to watch the last 4 heats. This was the 1st time I have ever been on the land for the races, typically am on the boat anchored out along the track taking pictures.
What a great day on Saturday with both boats. Always my favorite time of year on the lake with those 2 events going on.

fatlazyless · 09-15-2025, 05:41 PM

Sept 14, 2025: www.instagram.com/p/DOmjPcvkbyM/?img_index=3 ... Wolfeboro vintage race boats

Saturday, July 26, 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxSRBoMB04 ....... Wolfeboro antique and classic boats

09-12-2025, 01:05 PM	#1
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,197 Thanks: 304 Thanked 530 Times in 297 Posts	APBA boat show in Wolfeboro Today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday), at the Town Docks in Wolfeboro, is the every-two-years boat show of vintage race boats. These boats are actually going out and circling Wolfeboro Bay at high speeds showing off their capabilities. This is a wonderful show organized by the New Hampshire Boat Museum and many, many volunteers to keep it safe. "Home base" is the Wolfeboro Town Docks, and different types of boats are grouped together ate the finger piers. The hydros are launched and landed by crane - a show in itself worth seeing. The action starts at 8 AM and runs till past 3 PM both days. Access by water is controlled for safety purposes, so come by car. Enjoy!

09-14-2025, 06:14 AM	#3
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 605 Thanks: 301 Thanked 431 Times in 142 Posts	Vintage Boat Races Worked as a volunteer driving one of the safety boats during the races. Our vantage point was right in the middle of the race course oval. Outstanding to watch and listen from there. The race boat drivers couldn't have been any happier due to the water conditions in Wolfeboro Bay being so calm. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

09-14-2025, 07:57 AM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,607 Thanks: 3,239 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	I volunteered for all three days. It was a great opportunity to donate my time to NHBM. Working with a great bunch of people. The drivers and crew were also great and thanked us for all we did! The weather was fantastic! Beautiful sunrise every morning as I travel up Rte. 11 from Laconia to Wolfeboro. Lots of smiling faces this weekend! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-15-2025, 05:41 PM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,853 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,038 Times in 757 Posts	Sept 14, 2025: www.instagram.com/p/DOmjPcvkbyM/?img_index=3 ... Wolfeboro vintage race boats Saturday, July 26, 2025: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxSRBoMB04 ....... Wolfeboro antique and classic boats Last edited by fatlazyless; 09-16-2025 at 03:20 PM.

09-14-2025, 07:44 AM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,922 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	Just wondering if “Helzapoppin”showed up……..John Goodhues race boat that his dad built in the 1940’s I believe

09-15-2025, 01:25 PM	#7
chachee52 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 472 Thanks: 6 Thanked 95 Times in 74 Posts	Went over to Wolfeboro after stopping in Moultonborough first. Was able to catch a ride on the side wheel steam boat, my 8 yo was thrilled. Went to Wolfeboro and was lucky enough to get a outside deck table at the Town Grill (?, I think that was the name of it) just in time to watch the last 4 heats. This was the 1st time I have ever been on the land for the races, typically am on the boat anchored out along the track taking pictures. What a great day on Saturday with both boats. Always my favorite time of year on the lake with those 2 events going on.