Vol. 2 No. 4
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USPS Compass
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On the hardWithin months of buying our first boat, a 1981 Cooper Pilothouse 353, the through-hull valve for our toilet discharge broke in the closed position, making the toilet unusable. The valve sits below the waterline, so it was time for our first haul out. I wanted a boatyard that would allow me to do my own work, and a fellow boater recommended …more » |
this issue:
• Crew salvages stormy crossing
Have you ever felt momentary weightlessness as you went over the top of a roller coaster while the safety bar held you snug in place? …more »
• Sailor learns the hard way
We began our cruise from Hawthorne Cove Marina in Salem, Mass., to Nantucket Island and Martha’s Vineyard on a sunny Saturday morning. … more »
• Leadership workshops build a bright future
Faced with the faltering economy, instantaneous communications and generational differences, USPS is taking steps to adapt …more »
Youth poster contest gets under way
The 2009 Boarman National USPS Youth Poster Contest runs from fall 2008 to fall 2009 and is open to all children ages 6 to 14. Entries will be divided into three age groups: 6–8, 9–11 and 12–14. The theme of this year’s contest is “Boating is Fun!” more »
make your money last
Many of us have spent decades enjoying USPS activities, attending classes, squadron social and on-the-water events, and spending time with boating friends. Our membership provides a wonderful respite from the daily grind, leaving us refreshed …more »
free service keeps boaters
up-to-date
A new service from OceanGrafix, which makes print-on-demand nautical charts, automatically notifies boaters when new NOAA chart editions are available.
Called the OceanGrafix Club, the notification service is free …more »