Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance
Celebrate Boats of the Twenties in 2008 at Carnelian Bay
Jun 28, 2008
The Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance is one of the most elegant and historic events in Lake Tahoe, because it celebrates some of Lake Tahoe's history, when classic wooden boats where the mode of transportation on the lake. Many of these stunning examples of craftsmanship have been in the same families for generations, and many still use them to enjoy the clear blue waters of this beautiful mountain lake.
The 2008 Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance, sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Yacht Club, begins on Thursday, August 7 with a "VIP Preview" Day and continues through Friday and Saturday, August 8-9. In conjunction with the Concours d' Elegance, Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat week runs from Thursday, August 7 through Wednesday, August 13, featuring a full week of social events. Tickets begin at $25, and ticket packages are available. You can purchase them online at the Concours d' Elegance website.
The Boats
If you've never experienced the beauty and classic lines of wooden power boats, then the Concours d' Elegance will simply take your breath away. Most of these boats were built between the 1920s and the 1950s, and they are some of the most beautiful and powerful boats on the lake today. Created from many different exotic woods, they are both beautiful and extremely functional, which is why there is still so much interest in them today.
Over 100 boats are shown during this three-day event, so you're sure to find the boat of your dreams as you wander the docks of the Sierra Boat Company Marina. You can vote for your favorite to win a "People's Choice" award, too. You'll also find vendor booths, food, drink, and entertainment throughout the day, and your ticket gives you access for the entire day, if you choose to stay that long.
Location
The event is held at the Sierra Boat Company Marina, 5146 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA, on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. To reach CarnelianBay, follow Interstate 80 to Truckee, and that the Highway 89 exit south to TahoeCity. Highway 89 turns into Highway 28 (North Lake Boulevard) when you reach the only light in TahoeCity. Go straight through the light (the Lake is on your right), through TahoeCity, and travel 6 miles east on Highway 28 to CarnelianBay.
You can often encounter construction on the roads around the lake during the summertime, so call Cal-Trans at1-800-427-7623 and Nevada Roads at 1-877-687-6237 for information on traffic delays before you start your trip to the lake.
Hours
The hours for the V.I.P. preview day, Thursday, Aug. 7, are 12pm to 4pm. Hours for the regular show days - Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9, are 9am to 4pm. All of the event takes place outdoors, so be sure to bring sunscreen and a jacket in case the afternoon winds pick up. There are no strollers or dogs allowed in the Marina.
3rd Annual Tahoe Maritime Museum Marine Swap Meet
Also taking place on Sunday, August 10, in conjunction with the boat show, is the Tahoe Maritime Museum Swap Meet, from 8:00am to 12:00pm. This swap meet is dedicated to everything marine, from boats and boat parts to books, art, and memorabilia. It takes place at the Tahoe Maritime Museum, 5205 West Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA, in the parking lot. To register to sell or for more information, contact Tom Batchelor at 775- 825-3269.
