fog on bar harbor

Lost in the fog

We wanted to sail to Maine but had been warned about the fog. Several boaters told us they had been to Maine but “never saw…

Melodic boat on the water

Safe on, safe off

Make a plan for maneuvering on and off your vessel Walking the deck, inside cabin or the catwalk of a boat can make for quite …

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Franklin D’Aurizio

As a first generation Italian-American, Franklin D’Aurizio was born on November 1, 1932, to Domenico and Eugenia Primavera D’Aurizio in Fairport, NY. Frank passed on …

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Woman and man stand together at a table for Vessel Safety Checks

Celebrating National Safe Boating Week

To commemorate National Safe Boating Week, local chapters of United States Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club, organized and participated in boating safety events across the …

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William Houghtby

William “Bill” Earl Houghtby, 99, of North Oaks, Minnesota, passed away after a short illness on Feb 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bill …

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Terry E. Witmer

Terry E. Witmer, 82, passed away suddenly at his residence on February 12, 2024. He married Susan Hoffman in December 1966 and they recently celebrated …

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Edward L. Fairchild

Edward L. Fairchild Jr., 75, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away July 6, 2023, with his family by his bedside at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Ed …

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Rodman W. Chrysler

Rodman Chrysler was a member of the Oyster Bay Sail & Power Squadron for 42 years and was dedicated to many volunteer organizations. He and …

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Wayne K. Osborne

Wayne Keith Osborn of Petersburg, Michigan, died of complications due to heart disease on March 17, 2024. He was 79. He was a devoted advocate …

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Sabrina Navaretta 

On April 28, 2023, Sabrina Navaretta, a club member since the day she took America’s Boating Course, died in a tragic car accident. Sabrina couldn’t …

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