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…
2025 Chapman Awards
Winners of the teaching awards were honored at the 2026 Annual Meeting During the 2026 Annual Meeting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, National Educational Officer …
Smuggler’s Cove
Boaters cruise the Channel Islands for Labor Day Last year, we decided to get the boat ready and head out to California’s Channel Islands over …
Vessel safety checks and National Safe Boating Week
For years, I have been presenting recreational boating safety programs to boating, sailing and paddling clubs during meetings, symposia, picnics, training, on-water trips and other …
Weekend outing fouled by leaky water pump
A recent Labor Day weekend outing on Most Precious was a series of blunders. While I’m proud of the way my first mate and I …
Exploring the beauty of Norway
My husband, Dave, and I aren’t frequent international travelers, and we never thought about Norway as a destination. But after a recent high school reunion, …
2025 Polaris Awards
Educational award recognizes excellence in team teaching At the 2026 Annual Meeting, National Educational Officer Chuck Wells presented Polaris Awards to two squadron teams for …
Lt Mark J. Straneva, SN
Mark J. Straneva, age 64, of Erie, passed peacefully at his home on Thursday January 8, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. He was …
Cynthia Antoni Geske
Cynthia “Cindy” Geske, nee Antoni, 69 of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and unwavering …
Richard G. France
Richard G. France, 84, of Massillon, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, Sunday evening, December 15, 2024. Born August 26, 1940, in the …
New board elected at 2026 Change of Watch
At its 2026 Annual Meeting held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, America’s Boating Club | United States Power Squadrons elected its new Board of Directors …
Saving the Manatees
Boaters should know the rules of their local waters For Florida residents, winter is known as “snowbird season.” The season is great for the economy; …
Bucket List Realized
Member reminisces on conquering the open water In 1997, I retired from my sales job. I had long dreamed of going blue-water sailing. For 20 …
