Rick Casali

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The French Loop in a Shannon '36

The voyage into Canadian waters and back to Maryland covered 1,750 miles and 100 locks - covering the French Loop in a Shannon '36

"The Skiff and The River", by John Keats

My all-time favorite book of the Thousand Islands is Of Time and An Island by River resident John Keats . . .

1929 GarWood 30 – "Miss America VIII" – Up for Auction

. . . The Mecum auction in Kissimmee brought a record price of $2.2 million for "Miss America VIII".

The Casali Family on the River – 2025

My family and I had lots of great times and memories cruising the St. Lawrence in 2025 . . .

"Last Chance" & Aluminum Work Boats

Some of the relatively new marine designs to arrive on the St. Lawrence River are the all-aluminum work and dive boats.

Can A Man Have Too Many Garwoods?

Bob Banister owns a stable of lovely and fast Garwood runabouts. Each one is stunning and amazingly fast . . .

Voyage to Antigua on "Palawan"

This article chronicles my 1,200 nautical mile voyage on the "Palawan", a ketch that came back to ABay for Pirates weekend.

Frank Trubio and "Wild Thing"

This neighbor enjoys the reputation of being amongst the best fishermen on the River. In fact, some friends refer to Frank Trubio as the ‘fish whisperer.”

Fair Winds and Following Seas to Mark Ellis

Mark Ellis' legacy lives on in the many vessels that he designed and continue to bring pleasure to boaters on the River and beyond . . .

1936 GarWood 22 "Pouff"

. . . her owners have been captains of industry, and the boat was also under the control of a future US president. . .

"Victura" – 1932 Wianno Sr. Sloop

This article will stray from the waters of the Thousand Islands and go east to Nantucket Sound and Cape Cod . . . and the Kennedys . . .

Red Jacket – C&C 40-foot Racer

One of the most famous sailboats raced in North America is named "Red Jacket". Its lovely sailing design has been a major part of the racing history on Lake Ontario. . .

Meet Roger Green – Boat and Cottage Builder

I recently learned about Roger Green who lived on Wellesley Island on Otter Point for about 50 years. Roger built the cottage where he and his wife Joan spent summers . . .