August Events Highlight Diverse Activities Across New York
The New York State Department of Commerce releases a free August Events Calendar listing numerous readings, concerts, fairs, regattas, and cultural performances from Ithaca to Montauk. Highlights include the 12th Annual New York State Craft Fair in Ithaca on August 27 and a wide array of festivals, parades, tennis championships, and museum exhibitions throughout the month across cities such as Rochester, New York City, Lake Placid, and Kingston.
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Buying A Boat A concise guide for first time boat buyers
A practical buyer guide urges matching boat size to skill and use. It weighs small dinghies for beginners, warns against oversized boats, and outlines costs from kits to fiberglass hulls. Highlights 8 to 12 foot dinghies, two adults in 10 to 12 feet, and fiberglass as low maintenance.
SAILOR JARGON LIST FOR SHIP LAYOUTS REVEALED
A glossary of nautical terms explains directions and locations on a vessel. Terms include ahead and astern, aloft, amidships, athwartship, below, forward, and a stair to a cabin or below decks.
Ithaca Craft Fair Spotlight Shines on McKinleys
The 12th annual York State Craft Fair at Ithaca High School runs Aug 2–7, daily 1 to 10 pm on weekdays and 1 to 6 pm Saturday. Sponsored by York State Craftsmen, featuring Wayland Ruth Gowdy McKinley and Donald L. McKinley as Featured Craftsmen. Demonstrations include glassblowing by Patricia Esch, plus weaving metal work wheel thrown and raku pottery and printmaking.
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Dry storage best for small boats says Cornell expert
Prof. Edward W. Foss, safety specialist, advises dry storage for small boats as it needs less space than wet storage. He describes building a framed boat landing dock with pressure treated lumber and non soluble preservatives, or cribbed railroad ties and pipes as base options, filled with rocks for added resistance.
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Maritime safety guidance for small boats and launch ramps
Foss explains floatation options using oil drums or styrofoam planks for small boats where water levels vary due to tides or hydropower. He notes gangplanks for boarding and recommends concrete or asphalt ramps with 12 inches of crushed stone. He also urges wind and wave protection via sheltered sites and proper towing techniques.
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