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…
Arthur Wallach
Past Commander Arthur K. Wallach of Great South Bay Power Squadron passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021, at his home in Lake Grove, NY. …
Eunice Woody
Eunice Woody was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was very caring and outgoing. She always made the best cheesecake and would bring it …
Edward Walsh
Edward G. Walsh, 86, of Beverly, died on Monday, April 05, 2021, at Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. He was the …
Tips for easy anchoring in the Keys
Retrieve a stuck anchor You can leave the anchor retriever components rigged on your main anchor permanently. We’ve rigged ours on a Lewmar claw anchor, …
Learning to judge weather and sea conditions
By Capt. Katherine Redmond Nothing affects your ability to boat safely more than the weather. Before heading out, you should consult multiple sources to ensure …
COVID-19 vaccines—What you need to know
As of January 2021, 69 COVID-19 vaccine candidates were in clinical research using multiple technologies. Several COVID-19 vaccines demonstrated efficacy as high as 95% in …
Double Take — Beloved Boat Gets New Owners
Blue Heron, a 34-foot CHB trawler, gets a new home and a squadron gains new members as told from both the sellers and buyers point …
Learning to dock my 48-foot motor yacht
When I bought my first boat, I was 73 and still worked as a local bank CEO. I thought I’d better buy it before I …
David Osmolski
David H. Osmolski passed away on January 3, 2021, at 77, from complications of COVID-19. If you’re a regular reader of The Ensign magazine’s Shipshape …
Looking Back photo contest winners
Via an online poll held during the United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club, 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, you voted for your favorite photo in …
Chapman Winners Go Above & Beyond
During the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club, recognized three outstanding volunteer educators—Ann Peltier, Graham Hunter and Chris Leavitt—with the …
