WAYPOINTS

PECONIC BAY | Putting the 'craft' in paddlecraft

►As it has done in years past, America’s Boating Club Peconic Bay/3 helped with the annual Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race. The event included heats for children, teens, adults, single paddlers and groups with additional land-based pre- and postrace events Every year, all boats are inspected to ensure they comply with construction rules and limitations, and PFDs are a must Spectators pack the waterfront, cheering on all the participants, not just the winners. –Glen and Diane Sherman

Some boats line up for the start of one of the heats.

The boats and costumes are creative.

Glen Sherman in a rescue boat

RALEIGH | Roasting oysters and welcoming new members

►America’s Boating Club of Raleigh/27 held an oyster roast on Nov. 13 at the Wake County Shrine Club. Twelve national members attended, including Chief Commander Ralph Bernard and Executive Director Maureen Healey from headquarters. Seven new members were sworn in. –Connie Shay

BALBOA | Investing in student’s education

►As a recipient of a scholarship from Balboa Sail & Power Squadron/28, Soren Wyszpolski graduated magna cum laude from California State University Maritime Academy in May 2024. –John Grandi

POMPANO BEACH | Honoring our veterans

On Sept. 7, members of Pompano Beach Power Squadron/8 met at Fort Lauderdale International Airport to greet US service veterans returning on Honor Flight South Florida’s Mission 32. Honor Flight South Florida is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to honoring all veterans in Broward, Dade and Monroe counties by flying them to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. –Pete TenBrink

BOQUERÓN | Learning the basics

Students complete America’s Boating Course with Boquerón Power Squadron/33. –Damaris Ortiz Vega

DISTRICT 33 | Holding fall conference

District 33 held its fall conference with special guest Wilson Ramire-Martinez, a geology professor and the coordinator of Strategic Planning in the Department of Geology at the University of Puerto Rico. He gave an excellent presentation on a variety of nautical topics. –Damaris Ortiz Vega