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…
Not so lucky — kayakers tow boater in need
By Jon R. Evans On July 3, my wife, Bonnie, and I, both kayakers, decided to go for a paddle on Chesapeake Bay. We are …
Charting the future of boating education
The strength of United States Power Squadrons lies in its talented members and the strength of its boating educational program. To survive and thrive, we …
A Fish Tale: The Big One That Got Away
Sometimes it’s all right if one gets away, even if it is the “big one.” That may seem strange coming from an inveterate angler, and …
News sails breathe new life into old boat
By Jeffrey Taylor I replaced the jib on Principia a couple years ago and had the mainsail made to order just last year. The old …
Robert Leslie Booth
Robert Leslie Booth was born on April 14, 1924, and passed away peacefully 0n Oct. 21, 2017. He was a loving husband and father, and …
David Edward Marsh
David Edward Marsh, 84, passed away July 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marcia; children Susan Edith Marsh, William David …
William Neef
William Irving Neef passed away peacefully at home Oct. 19, 2017, under the care of EvergreenHealth Hospice and his loving family, Lois, Nancie, Frank and …
P/D/C William C. Lucas, SN
William “Bill” Chilton Lucas Sr. passed away unexpectedly in his home at the Lake of the Ozarks Sept. 7, 2017. Bill was born Nov. 8, …
William J. Stefaney, N
William J. Stefaney, 89, of Weymouth passed away at home with his family by his side on Aug. 19, 2017. Bill was born in Roslindale, …
Treating local cold injuries
In part 1 of a two-part series on cold exposures, we’ll take a look at local cold injuries, including chilblain, immersion injuries of the hands …
Make dirty water drinkable with LifeSaver Bottle
The LifeSaver Bottle is a portable water filter and purifier that removes most bacteria, viruses, cysts, parasites, fungi and microbiological contaminants.
What to do after you run aground
Despite all efforts to stay off shoals, sandbars or rocks, groundings happen. It’s said there are three types of skippers: Those who have run aground, …
