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.
Peggy L. Macauley-Jordan
Peggy, better known as Bit to those of us in South Carolina’s Catawba Sail & Power Squadron/27, was so much fun to watch especially when …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Best of the Best
During the 2023 Annual Meeting, the recipients of the 2022 Charles F. Chapman Award for Excellence in Teaching were recognized.
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.
Octogenarian Odyssey Part IV
To celebrate both of us turning 80 and our 60th wedding anniversary, my husband, David, and I took a long-distance cruise on the Down East …
Lithium-ion battery safety for boaters
Ubiquitous in everyday life, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, drills, impact wrenches, and other cordless tools. Ten years ago, these tools …
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 …
Paddlecraft rescue and towing
In The Ensign Spring 2022, I discussed capsize recovery and stressed how important it is for a paddler to hold onto the boat during a …
