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05/30/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

WHERE’S THE WATER? ¿DÓNDE ESTÁ EL AGUA?
Megan has had a fun day boating on the water. The only problem is the heat and the wind while on the boat has made her both tired and thirsty.
Megan se ha divertido mucho navegando. El único problema es que, con el calor y el viento del bote, le ha dado sed y se ha cansado.

From the Boating Safety Sidekicks "Go Boating" bilingual activity book. For more information about the Sidekicks activity books: http://boatingsidekicks.com/

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Watch the first new video of 2026, Animated Navigation rules! Learn what to do in crossing situations, narrow channels, and when your boat is being overtaken. Learn these quick lessons in a friendly, easy to view animation.
Click the link below to view.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxKf2ZB3vKQ

05/29/2026

🎣 NEWS: Our agency stocked 130,000 sauger into the Maumee and Sandusky rivers as part of a pilot project to restore a self-sustaining population in Lake Erie’s western basin.

🐟 Sauger were historically abundant and a key commercial and recreational species in the tributaries, bays, and nearshore areas of Lake Erie’s western basin. Lake Erie sauger populations collapsed in the 1950s because of poor water quality, habitat modification, and overfishing. Today, sauger are common in the Ohio River and its larger tributaries upstream to the first dam.

💦 Water quality improvements, expanded access to spawning habitat, and healthier tributary systems have created the foundation for sauger populations to succeed in northwest Ohio. The sauger were approximately 1-2 inches long when they were stocked into the Maumee and Sandusky rivers. The fish were hatched and raised at Hebron and London state fish hatcheries in central Ohio.

📊 The goal of the Division of Wildlife’s stocking program is to add enough fingerlings annually to re-establish a self-sustaining sauger population in Lake Erie. Sauger produced in 2026 and 2027 will be used as pilot stockings.

📍 Restoration stockings from 2028 to 2037 will occur annually at specific locations in both the Maumee and Sandusky rivers. Differences in survival and movement between rivers will be evaluated. Strategies will be adjusted based on habitat capacity and fish survival.

05/29/2026

Ohio has a glacial lake so deep and so still that it looks like a painting every single morning. 🌅

Punderson Lake in Geauga County is Ohio's deepest natural lake, carved out by a retreating glacier thousands of years ago. The Tudor-style Punderson Manor Lodge has watched over its shores since the 1940s, and on a calm summer morning, the reflection in the water is almost too perfect to believe. This is the kind of place that makes you stop scrolling and start planning a trip.

Punderson State Park has hiking trails, fishing, paddleboats, and one of the most underrated lodge stays in the entire state. Have you ever visited Punderson, or is this one going on your Ohio bucket list? Drop a comment below! 👇

05/29/2026

Looking for a fresh way to grow your Squadron? 💡

Check out this idea: Host a "Paddle Smart" Community Day! 🛶✨

Paddle sports are booming, and many new kayakers and SUP enthusiasts are looking for a community just like ours. Hosting a relaxed, fun-filled Paddle Smart event is the perfect "soft opening" to introduce your Squadron to a whole new generation of water lovers.

Why this works for your Squadron:

- Low Barrier to Entry: It’s less intimidating than a full navigation course and brings people right to the water’s edge. 🌊

- Showcase Your Expertise: Simple demos on life jacket fit or "how to stay visible to powerboats" prove our value immediately. 🛟

- Fun Recruitment: It’s easier to talk about the perks of membership while hanging out at the beach or a local launch ramp! 🤝

What a "Paddle Smart" day could look like:

- The "Cool Gear" Station: Show off the latest safety courses and equipment 🔦

- The Re-entry Challenge: A fun, wet demo on how to get back on a board or kayak. 💦

- Social Paddle: End the day with a group sunset paddle to build those community ties. 🌅

Let’s bridge the gap between power, sail, and paddle! It’s a great way to keep our traditions alive while welcoming new faces into the America’s Boating Club | United States Power Squadrons family. ⚓️🙌

Share your ideas below! 👇

05/29/2026

Love the Safety. Boat safely by wearing your life jacket while boating, on shore or on the dock.

05/29/2026

Most people have never heard of the Kokosing River. 🌿 But ask anyone who's paddled it through Knox County and they'll tell you it's one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the entire state.

Designated as an Ohio State Scenic River, the Kokosing winds through rolling farmland, ancient sycamore groves, and quiet limestone bluffs between Mount Vernon and Gambier. It's the kind of river that makes you slow down, put the phone away, and just listen.

Great blue herons, kingfishers, and white-tailed deer are regular companions on the water. Have you ever paddled the Kokosing? Drop a comment and tell us your favorite stretch! 🛶