Personal Narrative: The Algonac Boat Show

Every so often in life we encounter an opportunity to take a shortcut, to circumvent the traditional path, and attempt to reach our goals without the customary planning, patience, and hard work that invariably goes into any worthwhile endeavor. One such opportunity presented itself in the late summer of 2007, when I was hired to deliver the 38-foot Island Packet cutter Guinevere from Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands, to Bradenton, Florida. By then I had over thirty years’ experience as a licensed captain, ocean yacht master, and certified sailing instructor, and so when I was persuaded to take a shortcut through Passage Key Inlet and ran aground, I immediately realized I should, all along, have trusted my training and instincts.

"The Boat" by Alistair MacLeod is the story told from the perspective of university teacher looking back on his life. The narrator relates the first memories of his life until his father's death. The story focuses on the conflicting relation between the mother and the father, and their different perspectives on how their children should lead their lives. MacLeod uses features of setting to present the tension between tradition and freedom.

The boating industry has suffered serious revenue losses since the 2008 downturn in the economy. Our strategy for Sea Ray of Knoxville minimizes risk yet strengthens and refines the current marketing campaign. Analysis indicates a concentration on families and communities would coincide with Sea Ray’s current image that “Where land ends, life begins.”

Cruise ships are advocates for stress-relieving vacations. Wallace, however, is displaying that the sun does in fact set in paradise. In his personal experience, he is mostly displeased with the cruise line and his journey. The author over-analyzes his denied requests by a man he called “Mr. Dermatitis”, the personalities of

Panic and fear rose among the passengers on the Mariposa Belle, after what was supposed to be the highlight of the summer for many residents of Mariposa, Ontario, ended with the boat "sinking" due to the boat becoming uncorked. Last week, in a small town named Mariposa, Ontario, an eventful excursion was planned for many to go to a small island

Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t think you could do it? Well I have many times and I’m going to write about a time during Rodeo when I didn’t think I was going to be able to do well in goat tying.

I also wrote about "Once More to the Lake", but I enjoy long descriptive sentences. When you read your chosen sentence, did it give you a feeling or, bring you back to a moment in your past? When I read that sentence, it brings me back to laying on the beach smelling the the salty air and listening to the

There is a lot of people who do not hate May but at the same time they don’t see how innocent and vulnerable she was.

Created in 2009, the goal of the association is to develop a variety of marine trails along the coast. Working with Government, First Nations, numerous stakeholders, sponsors and countless volunteers, the association is striving to create a network of launch sites and campsites for those energetic human powered ocean travellers who are interested in exploring the Salish Sea. Paddlers around the world, myself included, are excitedly embracing the thought of this human powered mainland – island connection.

Finally! My first day out at sea had arrived and boy was I thrilled. First off waking up to an ocean view is something I could definitely get used to, but where they won me over was at breakfast! So many different types of food, I didn’t know where to beginning. The eggs were golden, the bacon was crispy not to mention the perfectly shaped pancakes filled with chocolate chips. Moving on to the action, out on the top deck they had sports such as, basketball, rock climbing and mini golf. The basketball courts had green floors with yellow stripping and the rims were orange. After burning a couple calories, I decided to head to the bar. They had all

Big George could be found daily preparing his beloved Hobie Cat, having two hulls and one large mainsail. Men and boys helped with preparing the catamaran, hoisting the sail and launching it into the ocean by pushing until it hit the water, and jumping on to keep the boat straight into the crashing waves. Once beyond the waves, the real sailing began and George the captain took over. Upon returning to shore at the end of the day, six-year old George, the other person sharing the same name, could be found “assisting” the two bigger boys, Will and Reno, with hauling the boat onto the shore, looking every bit the seasoned sailor.

Launching near the River Market at New Westminster Quay, I excitedly boarded the M.V. Native, an authentic replica of a sternwheeler that historically navigated the waters of the Fraser River from 1863 to 1921. As I made way down the ramp, I felt as though I was being transported back in time. Vivid images of pioneers, fur traders and gold miners flashed before me. These magnificent sternwheelers were the workhorses of their time, carrying freight and passengers along the Fraser. How exciting to be boarding one.

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The wind howls at 20 knots as the waves batter the pier. Atop the sailing tower, I admire the sight of the neon sun setting slowly over the Neuse river. This “tower” is a staple of Camp SeaGull, an all boys camp located in Arapahoe, a cozy coastal town 130 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina. This “tower” is where I have witnessed young men teach children and become leaders. This “tower” is a special landmark of this incredible home that deserves more than just the title of “camp”, as it represents the epitome of a community that has been my safe haven for the past 12 summers.

The range of boating adventures I’ve experienced in the 1000 Islands is considerable. I recall one outing that continues to stand out, and I revisit it now as I fondly remember the captain of that occasion, William E. Browning III, who passed away in 2013.