News by Vincent Pica, Commodore

News by Vincent Pica, Commodore on South Shore Press


Dec 6, 2023

We All Get Heavier As We Age – Even Our Boats! Or "Physician, Heal Thyself"; Luke 4:23 *

As we (probably) all make New Year's resolutions to go on a diet, we keep getting reminded that we are getting heavier as we get older. No matter where we turn, someone is telling us that we are getting fat and need to be thinner!

Nov 22, 2023

Rescue, Recovery and Re warm – The Maritime 3 R's

Rescue, Recovery and Re warm – The Maritime 3 R's

Nov 15, 2023

Whither The Weather, Heather?

Whither The Weather, Heather?

Nov 8, 2023

An Act of God – Just What Is That?

An Act of God – Just What Is That?

Nov 1, 2023

Calling for Help – Does the USCG Hear You**?

Calling for Help – Does the USCG Hear You**?

Oct 4, 2023

Winterizing – Now or Later, It Has To Be Done

Winterizing – Now or Later, It Has To Be Done

Sep 27, 2023

Honey, What's Wrong!? OMG! What Do I Do Now!?

Honey, What's Wrong!? OMG! What Do I Do Now!?

Aug 23, 2023

Boat Insurance – Friend or Foe? An Update

Boat Insurance – Friend or Foe? An Update

Aug 16, 2023

If You See Something, Say Something…

If You See Something, Say Something…

Aug 9, 2023

Better Than Uncle Weatherby? Just Look Up!

Better Than Uncle Weatherby? Just Look Up!

Aug 2, 2023

Lightning

Lightning

Jul 26, 2023

Weighing the Anchor – Or is it Waying?

Weighing the Anchor – Or is it Waying?

Jul 19, 2023

Hard Aground! Now What!?

Hard Aground! Now What!?

Jul 12, 2023

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Hurricanes May (or May Not) Miss Us – and They Leave Deadly Rip Tides

Jul 5, 2023

Hurricane Prep, Part II – The Boat

Hurricane Prep, Part II – The Boat

Jun 21, 2023

Hunkering Down – Hurricanes – First District, Southern Region (D1SR) NOAA Calls for "Near Normal" Season

Hunkering Down – Hurricanes – First District, Southern Region (D1SR) NOAA Calls for "Near Normal" Season

Jun 14, 2023

Ahoy, Skipper, Prepare to be Boarded

Ahoy, Skipper, Prepare to be Boarded

Jun 7, 2023

Bringing it Home Safely – National Safe Boating Week 2023

Bringing it Home Safely – National Safe Boating Week 2023

May 31, 2023

Before Throwing in the (Electrical) Towels, Give it a Go Part II

Before Throwing in the (Electrical) Towels, Give it a Go Part II

May 24, 2023

Before You Throw in the Towel, Give it a Go!

Before You Throw in the Towel, Give it a Go!

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Parents Protest at William Floyd High School

Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.


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Patchogue YMCA Director on 5K Benefit: 'It's just a fun day'

Patchogue Family YMCA is offering a way to stay fit while helping neighbors with its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5, at Shorefront Park.


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Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS

The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.