“The damage inflicted by U-boats during World War I was powerful. Their ability to submerge and surprise enemies led to massive casualties: Germany and Austria-Hungary sank almost 5,000 merchant ships during World War I, killing approximately 15,000 Allied sailors.” 1With the ever-increasing potential looming that…
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There was a time when I loved to roam around boatyards. Back then I was always keeping an eye out for the boat of my dreams. Perhaps an old Atkin cutter or Friendship sloop that somebody left behind. Of course, it would have a for-sale…
Waking up early in Brewerton revealed another picture-perfect day. It was a little on the cool side with temperatures starting in the mid-fifties, and the boat was soaking wet with the morning dew. Barn swallows lined the rails of many of the boats docked at…
Are the days gone when the little guy can afford a boat?What happened to price and value? All you have to do is look at the auto industry and it is obvious that they are targeting primarily men who want to be ‘’Real Men” with…
With the boating season coming to a close and the holiday season approaching, readers may shift their focus away from the water and toward winter-related activities. Many boats are shrink-wrapped and settled in for colder months that bring holiday festivities, family gatherings, not to mention…
Usually, as soon as I write a column on de-commissioning the boat for the winter season, Indian Summer arrives to bathe us in the last warmth of the year. As of this writing, it seems like it has arrived – but no one needs much…
Contemporary travel is fast and efficient … Board a plane … Eat a meal … Watch a movie … Take a nap … and … A few hours later … The traveler disembarks in a new and distant land to … Sample unique foods ……
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It’s hard to believe that November is here. I am never ready for the holiday season and have to admit that I often wish it were January just to be done with all the hustle and bustle of the season.Sad, I know. However, I’ve probably…
What a spectacular fall run so far!! We’re absolutely down the homestretch and for some the fishing season has wrapped up. If you’re on the fence, don’t wrap the boat just yet! November and early December often saves the best for last.The incredible push of…