Troop 1916 August 10, 2014 Sailing on the Potomac River Troop 1916 August 10, 2014 What a splendid day to potter around in the waters of the Potomac River, just a few breezes south of our nation's capital. And that's exactly what a fine crew of Troop 1916 Scouts (and three intrepid adult Scouters) did this afternoon.