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…
Reliefband helps ease motion sickness
The Reliefband is a wristband that emits electronic signals to help ease motion sickness and nausea.
How to trailer your boat safely
Many trailering accidents could be eliminated by selecting the proper tow vehicle, trailer and hitch for your boat; performing routine maintenance; and practicing before taking …
Build a DIY shore power test adapter
When you’re out cruising this summer, you may find yourself at a marina slip wanting to use shore power to charge your batteries and run …
Boaters answer distress call on Lake Mohave
By Andy Pensavalle Phoenix Sail & Power Squadron members met at Lake Mohave for a weekly get-together on a beautiful day with clear skies and …
Sailors recall trip to Canary Islands
By Howard and Judy Wang The night before Laelia’s departure from Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, off Africa’s west coast, everything is calm …
Always wear your life jacket on the water
By Anthony Pozun Steve Denniston, I and three other non-experienced adult sailors were aboard Capt. Ken Graf’s boat at a mooring in Northport, New York. …
Sun protection for skin and eyes
Boaters need sun protection both on and off the water. Joan Wenner reviews skin creams and sunglasses that will keep your skin and eyes safe.
The facts about cold water safety
If I fall into cold water, someone will throw me a life jacket, and I can put it on. I’m a good swimmer. These words …
Refurbishing trailer bunks by replacing worn carpeting
As simple as boat trailers seem, they are fraught with problems. If it isn’t the lights, it’s the wiring; if the lights work, the wheel …
Nautical Delights photo contest winners
Photographers show us what they love most about boating Members voted for their favorite photo in The Ensign’s Nautical Delights Photo Contest via an online …
Troubleshooting outboard problems while underway
By Rick Lavoie Before starting to troubleshoot outboard problems on the water, make sure to secure the boat. Anchor if the boat could go aground …
Magical meander on the Finger Lakes
[x_blockquote type=”left”]Cruising New York’s Finger Lakes and canals[/x_blockquote] By Rodger Litchfield Rather than the usual weekend rendezvous at one port, William Herrick, the District 6 …
