Octogenarian Odyssey Part VIII
To celebrate both of us turning 80 and our 60th wedding anniversary, my husband, David, and I took a long-distance cruise on the Down East …
Block Island Memories
As I look out my back window watching the snow gradually cover the backyard, the radiator emits a reassuring hiss of heat that warms me …
Paddlecraft navigation
Having a basic understanding of marine navigation allows paddlers to know where they are, where they are going and how to return safely. Paddlers can …
Octogenarian Odyssey Part VII
To celebrate both of us turning 80 and our 60th wedding anniversary, my husband, David, and I took a long-distance cruise on the Down East …
Transiting New York’s Champlain Canal
In early August 2023, we traveled a portion of the Champlain Canal with Tena and Frank DeBaggis, starting from Coeymans, New York, on the Hudson …
Strapping saves
Hurricane Ian teaches boaters valuable lesson We didn’t expect a hurricane forecast to hit the Florida panhandle or Tampa to slam Cape Coral as a …
Octogenarian Odyssey Part VI
To celebrate both of us turning 80 and our 60th wedding anniversary, my husband, David, and I took a long-distance cruise on the Down East …
Ohio River cruise
A few Columbus Sail & Power Squadron/29 members drove to Ripley, Ohio, one Thursday in August 2021 to get a jump on the weekend. We …
Lessons from a boat fire
Back in 2020, Beth and I took a cruise up North Carolina’s Albemarle Sound, accompanied by another couple in their boat. One morning, while putting …
Paddlecraft safety features
Most recreational power vessels under 20 feet must meet minimum flotation requirements set forth in the Federal Requirements for Boats. Paddlecraft are exempted from these …
Canal Boating in France
France has two popular types of canal boats—large boats with captain and crew for 80 or more passengers and small boats with no crew for …
Boat climbing gear
As you plan for the next boating season, you may want to consider outfitting your vessel with some boat climbing gear. Loop sling Among the …
