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…
Rita Sharrie Grady
Rita “Sharrie” (Smith) Grady, 74, of Westborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home of cancer on 18 July 2016, surrounded by her loving family …
Jack Ed Banister
Loving husband and father, Jack Ed Banister, 86, of Hanover, Indiana, passed away peacefully 13 Oct. 2016. He was formerly employed by RCA in Camden, …
P/C Merle E. Miller, JN
Merle E. Miller of Newport, North Carolina, passed away 3 Oct. 2016 after a courageous six-year battle against cancer. Merle is survived by his wife …
North to Alaska
[x_blockquote type=”left”]Using USPS know-how, a couple takes the cruise of a lifetime[/x_blockquote] By Mike Kondrat My wife Chris and I had dreamed about cruising north …
Giving Back — From landlubber to captain
By Gary Brower and Sarah Brower Patricia Brower had no idea she’d one day be called “Capt. Pat.” Although boating found her early in life, the …
Boathooks that get the job done
These three boathooks, from Shurhold, Beckson Marine, and Davis Instruments, do what they’re supposed to, and then some.
Take care before and after fueling
By Gene Clark An older U.S. Coast Guard safety pamphlet indicated that “a cup of gasoline spilled in the bilge has the potential explosive power …
Preplan for anchoring success
by John Schwab Ground tackle refers to all the parts of an anchor system between the boat and the anchor. If you use only line, …
Winterize your boat and trailer
In much of the United States, autumn marks the end of the boating season. Many boaters simply open the drain plugs, throw a tarp over …
Visual distress signals — what you should know
By Joan Wenner As a longtime boater and boating law writer, I know firsthand how important visual distress signals are to have in your onboard …
USPS training saves sinking boat
By Gerard Meunier On our way home after cruising the Erie, Rideau, Chambly and Champlain canals and the Thousand Islands area, we anchored in Mile …
Tips for cruising the Bahamas
By George Shaw Depending on who is counting, the Bahamas consist of about 700 islands, limestone cays and rocks. A dozen have a significant population; …
