The Alexia Fall Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

Ben Aberhard looks out the pilot house of the boat Judge Ben Wiles onto Skaneateles Lake in New York. Ben is the captain, owner, and maintainer of several boats that sail the lake. (Photo by Vincent E. Zline)

Ben Aberhard looks out the pilot house of the boat Judge Ben Wiles onto Skaneateles Lake in New York. Ben is the captain, owner, and maintainer of several boats that sail the lake. Photo by Vincent E. Zline.

STAYING AFLOAT

By Vincent Zline

Published

The Judge Ben Wiles and Barbara S. Wiles boats have sailed the waters of Skaneateles for almost 40 years. Owner Ben Aberhard cares for the boats, holds guided tours, hosts wedding parties and delivers mail during the warmer months.

Story Credits

Vincent E. Zline

Vincent
Zline

    Coached by

    Kenny Holston

    Kenny
    Holston

      Shweta Gulati

      Shweta
      Gulati