photo of a paper chart

Updating paper charts

If you’re considering a significant voyage this coming boating season, now is a good time to examine and update your backup paper charts—especially those printed…

Frederick J. Deppert

Feb. 20, 1961–Feb. 14, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of R/C Fred Deppert, AP, of Sewanhaka Sail & Power …

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George Hallenbeck

George R. Hallenbeck, age 81, died at Stamford Hospital surrounded by his family and entered into God’s full embrace on March 11, 2023, following a …

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Ralph Ruggiero

May 19, 1939 – April 17, 2023. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph S. Ruggiero, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, …

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Alexander Wrenn

Alexander Elmer Wrenn, age 77, died peacefully on Monday April 24th at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. A Service of Witness to …

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James Acheson

P/R/C James C. Acheson, SN, of Port Huron (Mich.) Squadron/9 has passed away at age 86. Commander Acheson joined Lackawanna Squadron (D/4) in 1963 after …

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Mike Moye, Bob Lindholm , Ted Reiss Jr. and Craig Fraser at the 2023 Annual Meeting

Best of the Best

During the 2023 Annual Meeting, the recipients of the 2022 Charles F. Chapman Award for Excellence in Teaching were recognized.

Lobster pot with a white toggle tied to it; the connecting line is underwater and in position to snag the keel of an unsuspecting boat. Avoid this pattern of two floats—one vertical and one horizontal.

Hook knife saves the day

After Maine boater goes afoul of lobster pot lines, he uses a hook knife to cut at the lines that wrapped around his prop.

photo of a paper chart

Updating paper charts

If you’re considering a significant voyage this coming boating season, now is a good time to examine and update your backup paper charts—especially those printed …

Read more