Gertrude Ederle: A swimmer to remember
Back in the 1920s, women were considered inferior to men in anything physical, especially sporting …
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Hot air balloons in the lake and over the mountains
My brother-in-law Toby was truly a Renaissance man. Listening to him, you’d think he’d been everywhere and …
Read MoreNavigating blind, or know your equipment and how to use it
I recently enjoyed Frank Taylor’s excellent article about navigating in the fog …
Read MoreCamp Blanding, revisited
Last month I wrote about Camp Blanding as it was in the 1940s. Several years ago, I was driving around I-295, the Jacksonville bypass and saw …
Read MoreSome early memories and other assorted tales
My father was drafted into the US Army in 1945. This was toward the end of the war, and he had been …
Read MoreSailing 101: Lake Lanier vs. the salty sea
A long time ago, I heard an interview with Ted Turner. One of the things that stuck with me was …
Read MoreSpain to Africa: A scuba dive to remember!
I joined the Navy a week after my graduation from high school. Looking back, this was the best possible thing I …
Read MoreAutumn – when our coast is clear
I grew up on the North Jersey shore, and when I was offered a job transfer to …
Read MoreReminiscing on a different kind of Caribbean getaway
Several years ago, my brother and I, along with our wives decided we needed a trip to “The Islands,” that is …
Read MoreBe careful where you buy your fuel
Many interesting characters hung around the bar at my brother’s marina. One that comes to mind seemed to always be at …
Read MoreAncient mariners and ancient boats
When I was about 5 or 6 years old my father bought a war surplus rubber raft. It was designed to save a …
Read MoreMy scariest sailing story
A while back a friend asked me what my scariest sailing story was. Now I have capsized, been dismasted, …
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We’re dishing out upcoming events and specials across Lanier for the weekend of June 2-4, 2023. Highlights include the 8th Annual Lake Show ...
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