Another day of tiller time in the laser. Bigger breeze means I finally got to really hike. Also maneuvers were high stakes - I ate it three times: twice gybing, and once while blasting upwind, almost fully hiked, straight into the wind shadow of a j33 warning up for Wednesday night. That one got my fast and utterly by surprise, I was already hovering a foot above the water when BAM I'm in the drink. Probably an experience most laser people get well before their beards turn gray, but I can confirm it's just as exhilarating for this old man!
Century Club: Mario Santana
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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1 day
My ugly mug
Tom the Precision 15 out for some virtual racing around government marks. I always learn a lot when I sail different boats.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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1 day
My ugly mug
(Some of) the fearless crew
What a blast, racing out of Galesville on Specific Gravity.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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1 day
My ugly mug
Took another group of high schoolers out with Annapolis sailing school. Wind was light but we had a blast!
Sunday, June 1, 2025
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1 day
The fearless crew
Sun going down as we head back in
Carrie, the one woman race committee. Couldn't do it without her
Spent a few hours showing some high schoolers around the mouth of the seven, as their first time on a sailboat. I love this sort of thing. Also had a wonderful Sunday night races - enough breeze to move, and enough shifts to make strategy pay off. Great day on the water!
However, my hands are starting to act up. I'm going to take a few days off, and when I do get back on the boat I'm going to think of ways to reduce the strain.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
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1 day
My ugly mug
Screaming post apocalyptic birb is a terrible coach
Another day with the laser. I think I'm starting to get the hang of it, at least and so far as I can do a maneuver with little fear of tipping over. I still need to work on every single aspect of it but I suck a lot less than I did yesterday!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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1 day
My ugly mug
Spent some time practicing basic maneuvers, as well as connecting the dots on this light puffy day. Another decent workout.
Monday, May 26, 2025
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1 day
Sunset on Back Creek
The fearless crew
Beautiful evening on the water. Almost no breeze but we still got two races off on a very short course. Nothing like light wind sailing to make you pay for the little mistakes. Much was learned!
Sunday, May 25, 2025
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1 day
The fearless crew at SNR #7
Spent the mornings learning to sail a laser, then spent the afternoon (trying to) sail it, then did Sunday night races. Insane 180 degree shifts off Horn point, 10kt puffs and 0kt holes - hands down the craziest wind I've ever experienced. I didn't take any pictures, but that's ok. I'll be back on the laser asap.
AWESOME
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
The fearless crew
Took out the kidship Hobie with G.