Sports

"Doing Something Small for Others . . ."

This summer I wrote a post thinking it would be nice not to go out in the early morning alone and it would be nice to share with people who may not have had this opportunity before.

Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2021
Doug Tulloch & Brian Hudon

Giving Chase: Shipwatching on the St. Lawrence

Ships interest people for various reasons. There are those drawn to their technical features, or their economic role, or in the cargoes they carry . . .

Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2021
Craig I. Stevenson

What’s in a Name? Trails, Channels and Golf

Those of you who know me, know I like to explore! And this summer my explorations gave me time to reflect on "What's in a Name."

Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2021
Stewart Dutfield

Rosborough River Rendezvous

The 2021 Rosborough Rendezvous was held in Clayton, NY, and the Thousand Islands. Boats in the armada came from Florida, Maine, and Michigan . . .

Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2021
Robert Russell

Sudoku Puzzle #92 & #93

This “impossible” puzzle was chosen to illustrate the importance of taking your time when you think you have all obvious answers . . .

Volume 16, Issue 10, October 2021
Dan LeKander

Vintage Hydroplane Lawn Show

The Chippewa Bay Maritime Museum teamed up with the Chippewa Yacht Club, The Fishers Landing Racing Club, Antique Boat America, and the Antique Boat Museum, to stage a lawn show of vintage and classic race boats.

Volume 16, Issue 9, September 2021
John Kunz

Sudoku Puzzle #90 & #91

Can the River water level be much lower? This has been a challenging year for St. Lawrence boaters! Let’s switch focus to Sudoku.

Volume 16, Issue 9, September 2021
Dan LeKander

Wild Goose – a 1915 40-foot Hutchinson Commuter

The Wild Goose served the Dodge’s as a source of beauty, great pleasure, and practical River transport for over 80 years, and carried members of the family and their guests to many events ranging from births and weddings, to picnics, river tours, and funerals . . .

Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2021
Rick Casali

"Pardon Me", by David Kunz and Bill Simpson

Lyon built her; Lock never used her; Beck ran the hell out of her; Lewis just donated her . . .

Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2021
Susan W. Smith

Sudoku Puzzle 89, & 88 is a Doozy

The other day I was thinking about this puzzle, trying to find the right word to describe this clue. Somehow the word “doozy” came to mind.

Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2021
Dan LeKander

Sudoku Puzzle #86 & #87

The “Impossible” Series continues with Puzzle #87, the feature puzzle for July

Volume 16, Issue 7, July 2021
Dan LeKander

“Zipper” - A Classic Express Commuter

Zipper was donated to the Antique Boat Museum by the family that owned and operated the Stroh Brewery. She was donated on the condition that Zipper be commissioned and cruised, and not sit inside the museum among the various collections that the ABM exhibits.

Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2021
Rick Casali

Sudoku Puzzles #83, #84 & #85

In addition to our “Clueless” puzzle series and the feature puzzle for June, there is a special puzzle I would like to share with you. If you are up for it, you will be sufficiently challenged.

Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2021
Dan LeKander

Sudoku Puzzles #81 & #82

More Sudoku fun is in store for you this May. Please enjoy two Puzzles #81 & #82.

Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2021
Dan LeKander

"Red Jacket" Comes to Kingston

"Red Jacket," A Canadian Sailing Legend Comes to Kingston. Peter Milligan, her most recent owner, donated her to the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston.

Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2021
Robert Mazza

Camp Life at the American Canoe Association

While the events attracted spectators, the camp itself was a curiosity, as interesting as a circus or Wild West show.

Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2021
Lynn E. McElfresh

Ship Watching: 2020 Rewind, 2021 Fast-forward

Review of the 2020 St. Lawrence Seaway shipping season - groundings, collisions,, amazing towing jobs and lots of excitement.

Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2021
Michael Folsom

Mark Ellis, the Limestone, and so much more

“Hi, I’m Mark from there” (pointing at Dumfounder). And at that moment, my 30-year friendship with Mark Ellis, long-time River Rat, esteemed yacht designer, and father of the Limestone began.

Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2021
Doug McLellan