People

"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 . . .

The Yacht Edith Boat Line

Back in the “Roaring Twenties,” Clayton was a hive of activity with trainload after trainload of tourists streaming into town . . .

Island Fires and Precautions to Take

On October 24, I received the kind of call every islander dreads: “There’s been a fire on your island.”

Shout Out to River Lifesavers

Imagine if there was no gas station near your home, no mechanic to fix your car, or, when at home, no place to park your car?

Tribute to Manley

Manley Leon Rusho (93), passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Lake Mary, FL. He was born on a farm on Grindstone Island, NY . . .

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 . . .

The Brown Boat Line

The date was March of 1917 and George Brown had just received the big news that he had been anxiously waiting for. The Clayton-based boat builder had been awarded the U.S. Government contract for carrying the mail between Clayton and Alexandria Bay . . .

Meet Olivia Stoughtenger - Young TI Photographer

I want to start by telling you a little bit about my family and our connection to the River. My great-grandparents, owned Schermerhorn’s Marina . . .

Olivia Stoughtenger

Starting to Discover River Sturgeons

I write to you as I am now living just west of Gan . . . and there is no awareness of the sturgeon fishery or that sturgeon stock are now quite plentiful in our area of the River."

Ken Treusdell & Susan W. Smith

"Mer Sea" – A 1999 French Canal Boat

With the Olympics in Paris this year, it seems appropriate that now we have a French canal boat on the St. Lawrence River. Welcome “Mer Sea,”

Ships – The Big Boats That Capture Our Imaginations

I was recently informed that the bulk carriers moving up and down the St. Lawrence Seaway are loaded with DOUGHNUTS.

Bill Munro and Judy Were Here . . .

Remembering Bill and Judy Munro brings back happy memories and beautiful wildlife photographs.

From the Editor, December 2024!

"December 2024!" Imagine the last month of the year, a month of giving and lots of cheer. But most of all, it is a time to think about those who are not as fortunate . . . and to thank Doug Tulloch!