Mishaps

In case of a boat fire

In case of a boat fire

[x_blockquote type=”left”]What you need to know before disaster strikes[/x_blockquote] By Charles V. Vanek The fire A fellow squadron member called me late Tuesday, 16 Aug., …

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Upholding the USPS pledge

Upholding the USPS pledge

By Dan Fannon In the Highlands, the Hudson River flows through remarkably deep water past towering mountains with names like Dunderberg and Storm King. But …

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How to avoid a rock strike

How to avoid a rock strike

By Linda Newland The adage about boating in the San Juan Islands goes, “It’s not if you will hit a rock, but when.” For some …

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Split hose almost sinks boat

Split hose almost sinks boat

By George W. Shaw Years ago, I began motor sailing after losing the wind. Although drowsy from the midday sun and the boat’s gentle motion, …

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