WIND

on November 16, 2024

Struggling with the wind? Depending on how your boat is docked, the answer may just be blowing in the wind. Here are some different maneuvers for getting out of your slip. Your boat’s hull shape, prop walk, the wind, the current, and a slew of other factors may affect results. 1. Wind Pushing Starboard Side, Stern Out Step 1: Hard left rudder. Engine forward will kick out the stern. Step 2: Reverse engine with left […]

November 11

on November 9, 2024

On November 11, 1919, U.S. President WOODROW WILSON issued a message to his countrymen on the first Armistice Day, in which he expressed what he felt the day meant to Americans: ADDRESS TO FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN The White House, November 11, 1919. A year ago today, our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order […]

Election Day

on November 2, 2024

Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president. What Do People Do? On Election Day, citizens of the United States of America can vote by popular ballot […]