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…
Check your oil to prevent costly repairs
By Burrage Warner Many years ago during a trip to the Bahamas in a 30-foot Pearson sloop powered by a gasoline engine, we got caught …
Plan ahead for safe passage
By Michael McBride One summer I joined our Sea Scout Ship 912 for a long cruise from St. Petersburg, Florida, to the Dry Tortugas and …
An Enduring Legacy — 2015 Chapman Award Winners
In February, at the 2016 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, USPS honored five top volunteer instructors with the 2015 Charles F. Chapman Award for Excellence …
How to add solar panels to your boat
For this article, I’ve invited longtime friend and coconspirator, Peter Jenkin, to share his experience adding solar power to his boat. I have known Pete …
Couple guides boaters out of fog
By Boni Thibert After enjoying the picturesque anchorages and solitude of Isle Royale National Park, Phil and I headed to Rock Harbor to catch up …
Sea Rays trek to Sleeping Bear Dunes
By Tim Healey I had recently bought a used 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sundeck, a near carbon copy of my buddy Pat Flynn’s boat, except …
New boater plugs experience gap
By Michael G. D’Aversa These days, most people know me as an avid touring motorcyclist. But long before I became a biker, I was a …
The Mission Continues — Member shares safety tips with retirees
To some, a boat is just a hole in the water that you throw money into. They say their happiest days were when they bought …
P/Stf/C Rodney G. Landsman, AP
P/Stf/C Rodney G. Landsman, AP, passed away 23 Feb. 2016. He was the beloved husband of nearly 61 years to Dr. Sandra G. Landsman, loving …
Water system eliminates spots on your boat
This water system by CR Spotless is a water filtration system that eliminates water spots on your boat and is easy to use.
The charm of Battle Island, Lake Superior
by Boni Thibert Lake Superior’s real charm lies hidden among its many islands. Of the lake’s ideal anchorages, one in particular—Battle Island—stands out. With a …
Equip your boat with proper navigation lights
A recent U.S. Coast Guard Safety Bulletin warns boaters about the purchase and installation of unapproved vessel navigation lights. According to the Coast Guard, replacement …
