Cruising southern France
Fifteen friends from District 28 traveled to France in May. We spent time in Paris, on the Rhône and Saône rivers, and at the French…
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 …
The Resurrection of Pauline
After Fort Myers Power Squadron Commander Gene Kent’s beloved 1976 Irwin sailboat, Pauline, sank at the dock during Hurricane Ian in September 2022, he told …
James Austin Jones
James Austin Jones was born in Mason City, Iowa, on August 24, 1939. He passed away in his sleep on March 19, 2023, at home …
Robere Sant Fournier
Robert “Robére” Sant Fournier, 81, of Beverly, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23. Born in Bermuda, to the late Hugh and Gwendolyn (Wood) Sant …
Spring 2023 photo contest winners
Members were asked to send in their best photos from their recent cruises, weekend getaways, raftups or other on-the-water activities. From a total of 92 …
Eileen Muschlitz
Eileen M. (Rader) Muschlitz, 86, of Northampton, died peacefully late Monday evening, Feb. 6, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife …
Harold Brewer
P/D/C Harold “Hal” L. Brewer, AP, age 82, passed away at home on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. After college at Auburn University, Hal had successful …
Ann Bailey
Ann Thomas Bailey, 84, of Raleigh passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1937, to the late Katie and …
Lure of High Ice
Photography by David Thoreson There’s a rule of thumb veteran ice skippers like Roger Swanson come to understand about the Arctic: You don’t know what …
Exploring the Inside Passage
The Inside Passage, which runs along the northern U.S. west coast and British Columbia, Canada, has been one of my family’s favorite cruising destinations over …
