River Adventure
[x_blockquote type=”left”]The joys—and snags—of a river boat charter[/x_blockquote] By Dave Davies In recent years, my wife, Jo, and I have taken several powerboat charters in …
Keep your balance on the water
By Dan Fannon How many times have we heard someone say, “Remember to eat a balanced diet,” or “Don’t forget to balance work and play”? Maintaining …
Build a DIY flagstaff for your powerboat
I’ve been vacationing in Southwest Florida for longer than I have been a member of United States Power Squadrons. I haven’t visited every yacht basin …
From Newport News, VA, to Mystic, CT
By Paul Gray In early fall, my friend Al Bezanson used to sail Green Dragon, a small wooden schooner he’s had since 1963, down south …
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., …
Around the Door
Sailors circumnavigate Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula By Janelle Peotter After months of planning, anticipation and a little trepidation, Eric Perlman and I set out on our …
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 …
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.
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 …
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; …
