Went out for a little practice on a rainbow. Did a bunch of maneuvers, including reefing and shaking out, but by far the most fun was learning to steer with the sails. I put the tiller in the tiller lock and it was not so easy but it was a lot of fun on a beautiful summer like day. Time to break out the long sleeves for a start sunburning too much...
Century Club: Mario Santana
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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1 day
Why yes, it is all rainbows and sunshine
Monday, April 28, 2025
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1 day
The fearless crew
Fingernail moon over a beautiful sunset
Quick little jaunt before racing with Paul and Steve, who just passed their 101 this weekend. They did great!
Monday, April 21, 2025
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This seems to be the only picture I took today
Spent a great few hours solo on this beautiful spring day., working especially on exploring how trim and helm interact and balance on a rainbow. Then spent another few hours at the third Monday night races.
"A perfect day"
Sunday, April 20, 2025
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1 day
Averaged almost 6kt on a rainbow, without trying
The fearless crew
It was a glorious day on the water with Massey and Steve. Beautiful cool spring sun, sustained winds 10-15kt with enough puffs to keep it interesting. Gonna miss Sunday Night Races again, thanks for getting us out there earlier, Massey!
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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Mark at the bar, and my ugly mug
Chalk talk at the sail loft
Jeff's beautiful Farr 6.8 Synergy buzzing the race course
A whole day of practice on the water with J/105 Chessie. You know it's a good day when you're exhausted yet smiling at the end. Learned a ton, ready to practice some more next time!
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Those nests were deep in there!
Too much wind for the planned day sail on a friend's J/105, so we spent a couple of productive hours doing work. Mostly I focused on removing some old birds' nests from inside the boom, which we discovered while debugging the root cause of a sticky out haul. I've watched a lot of boat maintenance videos on YouTube but never one about this! We made sure to plug the open ends of the boom before leaving.
Monday, April 14, 2025
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1 day
Puff Hunters Intl
The fearless crew
Sunset at the clubhouse
Another Monday Night Races in the books, after a morning hunting puffs in light airs with some friends.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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My ugly mug
Look at that Bay. LOOK AT IT
What a beautiful spring day. Consistent wind started around 10kt and built to maybe 13. Out and back, just feeling the sun and the first on my face.
Monday, April 7, 2025
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1 day
The fearless crew
Look how far out I can hold the jib, ma!
Monday Night Rainbows, what else is there to say?
Sunday, April 6, 2025
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1 day
The fearless crew
Sunday Night Races at Annapolis Sailing School. Sailing season has officially begun!