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…
A dream cruise in the U.S. Virgin Islands
By Anne Hammond Boulder Valley Sail & Power Squadron members joined U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members in February 2017 to sail the U.S. Virgin Islands …
Choosing a compatible crewmate is crucial
By Linda Newland In summer 1982, I contracted to deliver an Olson 30 from Honolulu to San Francisco—my first skippered delivery. A woman who had …
USPS embraces America’s Boating Club brand identity
By Paul Mermelstein How many times have you talked about the United States Power Squadrons to friends and gotten a blank look? As Chief Commander …
Barbara Reine
Barbara Reine, daughter of Paul and Jeanette (Tefler) Reine, passed away on April 27, 2018, after a long bout with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. She …
Julie Ann Zeh Tompkins
Julie. Ann. Zeh. Tompkins. Four names when combined together equaled one amazing woman. Daughter of William Arthur Zeh and Dorothy Ann Vicik Zeh, she graced …
Lt/C Elie Cohen
Dr. Elie J. Cohen of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2018, with his beloved wife of 56 years, Marcia, by his …
Lt/C Richard E. Askins, AP
Richard E. Askins, age 68, died early Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his home. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late …
The Rewards of Teaching — 2017 Chapman Awards
To a one, the 2017 Charles F. Chapman Award for Excellence in Teaching recipients find teaching to be its own reward. Their joy comes from …
Floating boat lift keeps boat clean, accessible
I retired last September with plans to spend more time at my homemade tropical paradise in Flamingo Bay, Florida. We are right on the water, …
Back to the Sea
Learning to slow down and enjoy cruising By Laura Landis I’ll never make up the 18 years I spent too far from the sea. I …
Marine radar goes solid-state
Marine electronics are constantly evolving, but no change in recent years compares with the move to solid-state radar. Gains in features and performance are so …
CGear Sand-Free Mat makes sand and dirt disappear
Don’t let sand ruin your beach vacation. Take the CGear Sand-Free Mat on your next trip to help repel sand and dirty while lying in the sun.
